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Payments Innovation
Why Value Is Innovation’s Sticky Secret
February 17, 2017

Who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks? Just because a business has certain behaviors that have been in place for a long time doesn’t mean the right value proposition can’t spur innovation. In the latest installment of the Commanders In Chief series,...

B2B Payments
The Power Of Invoice Data
February 17, 2017

The invoice is a powerful source of financial data. For lenders, those documents provide insight into a business’ health, but with late and delayed B2B payments as a continuing problem for the small supplier community, an invoice sent doesn’t always mean an invoice paid. Get...

B2B Payments
AvidXchange Enters AR Side Of B2B Payments
February 17, 2017

AvidXchange has primarily focused on accounts payable solutions for the mid-market, but its latest announcement suggests plans to enter the AR side of the B2B transaction. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

B2B Payments
Despite Quiet Week, More B2B FinTech Funding Likely On The Way
February 17, 2017

Investors seem to be taking a bit of a break this week with B2B FinTechs raising just over $25 million. Funding rounds landed in a variety of verticals, including commercial cards and expense management. But don’t be dismayed: This week also saw the announcement of...

B2B Payments
US SMEs Find Confidence In Sticking Close To Home, Amex Finds
February 17, 2017

American Express released a new report this week that finds widespread optimism and confidence among small businesses in the U.S. and abroad. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Faster Payments
Faster Payments (Doesn’t) Mean More Fraud
February 17, 2017

Some have said that with faster payments comes more fraud — and that fraud could be on the rise due to Same Day ACH. NACHA talked to the financial institutions who drive 66 percent of ACH volume and got quite a different story.

Omnicommerce
Using Tech To Track Groceries
February 17, 2017

In retail, the “O’s” have it — online and omnichannel — which is driving traditional brick-and-mortar powerhouses to invest more time, effort and resources there. This month’s Omnicommerce Tracker™ features the latest news on how retailers are doing that, plus an interview with Brendan O’Meara,...

Security & Fraud
Scammers Beware, Thanks To Kevinsured Insurance
February 16, 2017

Everybody loves a good bargain, and with peer-to-peer sites like eBay and Craigslist, it’s easy to find just the right item regardless of location. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Retail
Warby Of X: MiaDonna Delivers Lab-Grown Diamonds
February 16, 2017

While diamond engagement rings are beautiful and exciting purchases, those of the traditional earth-mined variety can also be associated with high costs and ethical conflict. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...