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Mobile Commerce
Facebook Messenger, PayPal Partner On P2P
October 20, 2017

On Friday (Oct. 20), PayPal and Facebook announced news that they are expanding their partnership. Facebook users will now be able to send and receive peer-to-peer money transfers through PayPal from within the social media website’s Messenger app. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

B2B Payments
Mastercard Premiers Blockchain Tech
October 20, 2017

On Friday (Oct. 20), Mastercard announced news that it will be opening up access to its blockchain technology through its developer’s API. Initially, the technology will be made available for B2B transactions, specifically to address the demands of cross-border payments. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Retail
Half Of Chicagoans To Shop Online This Holiday
October 20, 2017

More than 50 percent of Chicagoans will do the majority of their holiday shopping online this year, according to a survey from Accenture. The proportion of shoppers who said they plan to shop primarily at brick-and-mortar retailers stands at 35 percent. Get the Full Story Complete...

Retail
Lord & Taylor Comes To Walmart.com
October 20, 2017

Fashion from the department store Lord & Taylor is coming to Walmart’s online store, according to news from The Wall Street Journal. The deal is part of Walmart’s new initiative to court wealthier customers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

B2B Payments
Rethinking The Role Of The ATM
October 20, 2017

ATMs have been around for decades, along with the challenges they pose for financial institutions – including security of a machine that can hold hundreds of thousands of dollars; the financial burden of operating a fleet of such complex machinery; and management of the suppliers,...

B2B Payments
Bank Of The West Adds Cash Management Services
October 20, 2017

On Thursday (Oct. 19), Bank of the West revealed news that it is adding new cash management solutions for its commercial banking customers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

B2B Payments
Cybersecurity Startups Land Majority Of B2B Venture Capital This Week
October 20, 2017

With more than $172 million raised in total, it was a healthy week for B2B startups, though one clear winner emerged: cybersecurity, which landed nearly 70 percent of the total funding. Two cybersecurity companies came out on top, but they both focus their enterprise security...

B2B Payments
Link4, Squirrel Street Mix Invoice Management With AI
October 20, 2017

Link4 Australia and Squirrel Street are teaming up for streamlined invoice management. 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, PYMNTS Today. By...

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Contractors Struggle With Taking Accounting Into Their Own Hands
October 20, 2017

Contractors are struggling to take accounting into their own hands, according to a new report from SJD Accountancy. 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...