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B2B Payments
SMBs Start The Year With Jobs, Late Payments, FX Struggles
January 08, 2018

Jobs numbers were off to a rocky start for the year when new data from the U.S. Department of Labor revealed lower-than-expected jobs numbers for the month of December. But when it comes to small business (SMB) hiring, the numbers don’t always present a clear...

B2B Payments
Amex Commercial Services Chief To Depart
January 08, 2018

American Express Global Commercial Services (GCS) President Susan Sobbott will reportedly leave the position in February, according to reports in Business Travel News. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Payments Innovation
Payments 2018: Think This — Not That
January 08, 2018

In 800 B.C., when people wanted to know the answer to “what’s next” about their personal futures, they flocked to Delphi and asked Pythia, the Oracle of Delphi. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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MobileXpense Lands $24 Million For Mid-Market Expense Management
January 08, 2018

Brussels-based expense management startup MobileXpense has secured new funding to expand operations, according to reports. 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 to our daily newsletter,...

Security & Fraud
Reddit Confirms Hack Of Third-Party Software Vendor
January 08, 2018

Reddit disclosed the results of an internal investigation into a hack of its platform, saying a hacker was able to get into its third-party password reset system. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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When Too Much Good Tech Can Be A Bad Thing For SMBs
January 08, 2018

There have never been more tools available to the entrepreneur, and tech adoption among small businesses (SMBs) is on the rise. FinTech innovators are targeting key points of friction for these SMB owners, largely deploying the cloud for solutions that span the gamut, from front...

Security & Fraud
Bank, Tech Groups Lobby For Federal Oversight Of Data Breaches
January 08, 2018

A group of financial, retail and technology trade associations are calling on the federal government to oversee data breaches. 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...

Ridesharing
Who Decided To Hold – And Fold – Uber Shares To SoftBank
January 08, 2018

Now that Uber has completed its secondary transaction with SoftBank, there is a clearer picture of just how much money the company’s investors are walking away with after the deal. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

South Asia
A Year After Demonetization, Cash Still King In India
January 08, 2018

Since demonetization last year, Indian government and regulatory authorities have worked hard to push digital payment methods. But Indian citizens are not quite cooperating just yet and continue to prefer cash for most routine transactions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...