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Cross Border Commerce
Why Payment Experience Matters For Global Citizens
September 30, 2016

Global Citizens are an attractive (and quickly growing) market. They make high-ticket payments in full for things like education and health care, which can be a big revenue driver for institutions on the receiving end. But as Flywire’s Sharon Butler, EVP of sales, and David...

B2B Payments
FinTech Big Leaguers Place Their Bets On Blockchain-Based Trade Finance
September 30, 2016

The possible use cases for blockchain are seemingly endless, but when behemoths like Microsoft and Bank of America Merrill Lynch (BAML) offer their take on how to harness its potential, the industry tends to pay attention. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

B2B Payments
Connecticut Learns From NY’s Payroll Card Strifes
September 30, 2016

Weeks after New York state introduced new legislation aimed at protecting employees from excessive fees while using their payroll cards, a neighboring state is gearing up for its own laws targeted at the tool. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Security & Fraud
Hackers Strike It Big On Security Vulnerabilities
September 30, 2016

A hacker’s job is never done. Though they work hard to scam, defraud and launch malicious attacks, there’s also many times when we make their job just a little too easy. In this week’s Hacker Tracker, we take a look at how a weak defense...

B2B Payments
EU Wants Basel To Look Again At Bank Risk Model Rules
September 30, 2016

The European Union wants the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision to reexamine its rules governing banks’ capital requirements and restrictions on internal risk controls, according to reports on Thursday (Sept. 29). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

The Straight Scoop On EMV: One Year Later
September 30, 2016

EMV: The three little letters that represent the single most hotly debated and discussed topic in the U.S. payments and commerce ecosystem for nearly the entirety of the last two years. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Partnerships / Acquisitions
Salesforce Pushes Regulators To Eye Microsoft-LinkedIn Deal
September 29, 2016

After losing out on its bid to acquire LinkedIn, Salesforce is urging regulators to take a closer look at Microsoft’s purchase of the social networking site, Bloomberg reported on Thursday (Sept. 29). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Payment Methods
Australian Merchants Can Access Square’s Reader Online
September 29, 2016

Square announced earlier this week that businesses around Australia can access Square’s new contactless and chip card reader online at square.com.au for just $59. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Payment Methods
SCOTUS To Mull The Credit Card Surcharge Battle
September 29, 2016

In the latest salvo of the war over credit cards, surcharges and retailers who pay “swipe fees” when consumers deign to use cards rather than pay with cash … here comes the United States Supreme Court. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...