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Mobile Payments
Great Mobile Expectations
September 29, 2016

Retailers are bullish on the holiday shopping season thanks to consumer optimism, but a bigger factor affecting their end-of-year sales could be the great expectations of mobile payments users. To cater to the mobile shopper, Home Depot is introducing chatbots, and Sam’s Club members can...

B2B Payments
American Express Boosts Uber’s B2B Target In India
September 29, 2016

Uber is targeting the corporate traveler with new features aimed at facilitating expense reporting and management, and in India, the ride-hailing service has scored a big partner to boost its B2B focus even further. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Payment Methods
Can Taxi Companies Develop A Survival Plan In The Ride-Hailing Age?
September 29, 2016

Before there was Uber, there was TaxiPass — a way to help taxi and limo drivers accept cards before apps and smartphones changed the ride-hailing game. Jason Diaz, CEO of Frontier Payments, and TaxiPass brainchild, is focused on helping taxis regain their foothold by using...

Retail Goes Virtual (Reality) With InContext And Intel
September 28, 2016

The retail industry is facing a virtual change: virtual reality. InContext Solutions announced it’s collaborating with Intel to develop new virtual reality (VR) hardware and software for the retail industry. The goal, a combined release said, is to provide the “best-in-class VR solution” and meet...

Security & Fraud
EU Says Cybercrime Is On The Rise
September 28, 2016

The European Union’s police agency, Europol, has seen a significant spike in the number of cybercriminals gaining from malicious activities. 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...

Banking
Capital Requirements To Dim Large Bank Dividends, Lead Smaller Banks To Shine?
September 28, 2016

Capital, capital everywhere — but, for big U.S. bank investors, the old Seinfeld punchline: “No dividends for you!” 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...

Retail
Is Retail Headed For The Cliff?
September 28, 2016

Is the retail industry on the verge of a big blow up? 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...

Security & Fraud
Did Yahoo Lose Sight Of The Fight Against Hackers?
September 28, 2016

Just last week, Yahoo fell victim to what could be the biggest data breach in the digital era. Over 500 million Yahoo accounts have been compromised by hackers, according to emerging reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Blockchain Tracker: Capitol Hill To Startups, Incubators Inbetween
September 28, 2016

Could be the beginning of a riddle: Why did a new caucus and an incubator show up on Capitol Hill? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....