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Security & Fraud
Biometric Data At Risk In POS Malware Attacks
July 12, 2017

Another day, another fraud attack. But this one is unique because, at least at first, it was believed that consumer biometric data may have been compromised. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Security & Fraud
AI Cybersecurity Darktrace Valued at $825M After $75M Round
July 12, 2017

New cyber threats have shoved legacy antivirus systems into obsolescence. Polymorphic malware changes its profile as it attacks, sliding around pattern recognition-based defenses. Cyber defense firms are therefore developing new methods based on artificial intelligence. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Retail
Amazon Plunges Into India With Prime Day Launch
July 12, 2017

For quite some time, Amazon has been looking to expand its reach into the India eCommerce arena. 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...

Investments
Ant Financial Resubmits MoneyGram Bid to U.S. Authorities
July 12, 2017

Alibaba Holding affiliate Ant Financial has resubmitted its bid to buy U.S. money transfer company MoneyGram to U.S. authorities for review. 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
Some U.K. SMEs Say Payment Terms Are Getting Worse
July 12, 2017

U.K. regulators may be working to improve payment terms and times to small suppliers, but new data from Crossflow Payments suggests terms have actually gotten worse. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

B2B Payments
Santander, Sanpaolo Team Up With SME FinTechs
July 12, 2017

Two top banks in Europe have announced separate deals with SME FinTechs in an effort to increase small business access to financing. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

B2B Payments
Another Blockchain Consortium Forms For Small Business Lending
July 12, 2017

Yet another blockchain consortium has formed, this one with a focus on small business lending. 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,...

B2B Payments
Gridlock In Washington Threatens SME Optimism
July 12, 2017

The regulatory landscape is difficult for many small business owners to navigate in the U.S. these days. From tax reform to healthcare legislation, SMEs must have their fingers on the pulse of an array of government efforts that can impact the opportunity for their companies...

B2B Payments
How Supply Chain Finance Can Go After The Mid-Market
July 12, 2017

The proliferation of trade finance solutions means new ways for members of a global supply chain to access capital. Considering today’s cash flow challenges like credit crunches and late payments, that’s certainly a good thing. But between factoring and reverse factoring, and everything in between,...