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Concur Automates eReceipt Data Capture Via WeChat In China
November 28, 2017

Business travel and expense (T&E) management firm Concur is integrating its latest service with China’s WeChat, the company said in an announcement on Sunday (Nov. 26). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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EU Tightens Online, Offline Shopping Security Standards
November 28, 2017

The European Commission has signed off on new rules that they say will make it more secure for consumers purchasing goods and services from European Union members. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Security & Fraud
Chinese Hackers Behind Moody’s Cyberattack
November 28, 2017

Three individuals connected to a Chinese cybersecurity company have reportedly hacked automation company Siemens, software processing firm Trimble and bond credit rating business Moody’s Analytics in an attempt to steal business information. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Retail
First Data Transaction Data Shows Black Friday’s Winners And Losers
November 28, 2017

Holiday shopping is off to a good start: A report shows a strong pre-holiday season (the three weeks leading up to Thanksgiving and Black Friday), followed by solid Thanksgiving and Black Friday sales. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Senate Demands Answers From Uber Over Hack
November 28, 2017

Lawmakers sent a letter to Dara Khosrowshahi, the chief executive of Uber, saying that the data breach, which the company paid hackers to cover up for about a year, “merits further scrutiny.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Bankers Press For More Lenient Leveraged Lending Guidelines
November 28, 2017

Reports in Reuters say bankers and investors are calling on regulators to relax Leveraged Lending Guidelines as they seek to regain market share lost to some alternative lenders. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Security & Fraud
Apple’s Face ID Hacked By Vietnamese Researchers
November 28, 2017

Vietnamese hackers who previously said they could bypass Apple’s Face ID biometric phone security with a mask claim to have hacked the iPhone X again, this time with more evidence of their success. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Cyber Monday Shatters Every Online Record So Far
November 28, 2017

Cyber Monday is shaping up to be one of the biggest days of online shopping ever in the U.S., with consumers buying up deeply discounted toys and electronics. Significantly, many of these American consumers are using their mobile phones to make purchases during Cyber Monday....

Retail
Small Business Saturday Drove 108M Consumers To Shop, Dine Locally
November 28, 2017

Small Business Saturday drew around 108 million consumers to locally owned restaurants and retail businesses, reported the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) and American Express in a joint press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...