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Ridesharing
UK Tribunal Rules Uber Drivers Are Employees, Not Contractors
October 31, 2016

Uber was dealt a blow in the U.K. when an employment tribunal ruled Uber drivers are workers instead of self-employed contractors. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Delivery
Google Adds The Ability To Order Food Via Google Maps
October 31, 2016

Google is making it easier for users to order food, reportedly launching an update to Google Maps on iOS that enables users to to more quickly order food and add photos of places from within the app. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Mobile Commerce
mCommerce Set To Grow At CAGR Of 33.1 Percent
October 31, 2016

The global mCommerce market is estimated to register robust growth from 2016 to 2022 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 33.1 percent that period, according to a new report from Research and Markets dubbed “Global M Commerce Market Insights, Opportunity Analysis, Market...

Mobile Payments
Mobile Pay Startup Paym Growth Slowing Just As It Announces £300m Processed
October 31, 2016

It’s a good news/bad news beginning to the week for the team at London-based mobile pay startup Paym. 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...

B2B Payments
B2B Payments Forging New Paths With B2C Tools
October 31, 2016

At earlier moments of B2B FinTech development, the industry seemed to be following in the footsteps of the business-to-consumer space. Payments innovations would soon gain traction with consumers before they slowly made their way into the world of corporate payments. Get the Full Story Complete...

B2B Payments
Q3 2016 (Mostly) Hits The Target
October 31, 2016

It’s earnings season yet again, and we check in on the performance of some of B2B FinServ’s top players. For the most part, firms hit their targets, though there were some disappointments. Data from WEX, Earthport and SAP looked promising, but could trouble be ahead...

B2B Payments
Tradeshift Invests In Aussie B2B Trade
October 31, 2016

B2B trade and spend management firm Tradeshift is not only expanding its operations in Australia, but it’s setting up new offices there. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Payment Methods
Payments Urban Legends, Both Scary And True
October 31, 2016

We want to make your flesh creep — but in a good way, where you learn something. It is Halloween after all, and PYMNTS had its hackles raised when Karen Webster hosted G2 CEO Allison Guidette and heard her findings on the hidden dangers that lurk...

B2B Payments
US Treasurers Fall Behind On FinTech Investment
October 31, 2016

Treasurers from the largest corporations are more likely to invest in newer financial technologies, found a new report from East & Partners and Contentive Media. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...