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Amazon Go Has Its Roots In A 1920s Texas Ice Retailer
January 30, 2018

When “Uncle Johnny” Jefferson Green realized that grocery stores weren’t always open when consumers needed household staples, he sensed an opportunity. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

B2B Payments
Blockchain Security A Moving Target For Both Developers And Hackers
January 30, 2018

No one truly knows exactly where and how blockchain technology will make the greatest impact. In corporate finance, the tool could upend the status quo of supply chain management, cross-border payments, invoicing and document sharing and more. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

B2B Payments
Open Banking Entices SMB Lender Investly To Go After Funding
January 30, 2018

Alternative lending platform Investly has announced plans to raise new funds and take advantage of the U.K.’s new Open Banking regulations, according to Peer2Peer Finance News reports Monday (Jan. 29). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

B2B Payments
The US Government’s eInvoice Mandate: Better Late Than Never
January 30, 2018

Of all the regulatory changes occurring in the U.S. today, an electronic invoice mandate probably won’t make the primetime news cycle. But it’s a significant milestone nonetheless that federal regulators will be required to pay suppliers via eInvoice by the end of fiscal year (FY)...

B2B Payments
Australia’s Real-Time Payments Push Brings Cyber Fears
January 30, 2018

Australia is gearing up to become the latest market to roll out a real-time payments infrastructure, but the plans are raising some security concerns, according to reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

B2B Payments
Only 17 Firms In Scotland Complying With Late Payment Rules, KPMG Finds
January 30, 2018

U.K. regulations designed to protect small suppliers from late payments by their large corporate customers are in effect, but new analysis from KPMG finds companies aren’t yet on board with the rules. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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BFC Bank Loops Into UK’s Faster Payments
January 30, 2018

The U.K.’s Faster Payments Scheme has another participant. BFC Bank, a challenger bank with plans to launch later this year, recently announced it had joined the payments network, according to a press release published Monday (Jan. 29). The move was made to support small and medium-sized...

Cross-border Payments
Western Union Opens India Tech Center
January 30, 2018

Western Union, the wire payments company, announced news on Monday (Jan. 29) of the launch of its Western Union Technology Engineering Centre (WUTEC), a new technology center that is located in India. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Wall Street Throws Shade On Past And Future iPhone X Shipments
January 30, 2018

Apple’s stock was under pressure in trading on Monday (Jan. 29) as concerns mounted about its fiscal first quarter results. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....