Americans didn’t exactly rush to adopt contactless payments from the get-go. But, if worldwide trends are anything to go by, that could soon change. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...
The launch of a new payment system in Venezuela hasn’t gone smoothly, with citizens facing long lines for gasoline in border states. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...
Japan’s LINE Corporation is raising around 148.1 billion yen ($1.33 billion) through convertible bonds so it can expand into the financial services (FinServ) business. LINE, the owner of Japan’s most popular messaging service, said on Tuesday (Sept. 4) that it will issue zero coupon convertible...
As Sam Cooke sang: “It’s been a long time comin’ … but I know a change is gonna come.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe...
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Welcome to Five at Five, your late look at today’s commerce and payments news. Today’s coverage includes the latest on Amazon’s ad efforts, along with a boost for the prospect of biometrics. Also, Samsung has a new plan to capture millennial consumer loyalty, there is new clarity...
With the U.K. gearing up to leave the European Union, the country got a little bit of stability when Bank of England Governor Mark Carney signaled he would stay on as head of the Central Bank longer than planned. Get the Full Story Complete the...
Welcome to The Axis, your late look at payments news from around the world. Coverage includes WorldRemit’s launch of digital money transfers within Africa. In addition, Philippine Veterans Bank will work with Fiserv to help with digital transformation, and Paytm Canada has updated its app to help...
According to the old aphorism, a rising tide lifts all boats. Depending on context, that old chestnut of wisdom can be quite controversial, as is the kind of big-picture thinking it encourages. But, in the narrow context of Q2 and the retail world, it is pretty hard...
