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Security & Fraud
Did Kimpton Hotels Get Hacked?
July 27, 2016

Kimpton Hotels, which operates boutique hotels including 62 around the U.S. disclosed Tuesday (July 26) that it is looking into reports that credit cards were compromised at several of its hotels. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

B2B Payments
The Digital Race In Small Biz Banking
July 27, 2016

The edge mid-sized and community banks have historically had on the big guys is that they put a face to banking. For small and medium-sized business owners, that personal touch may be the factor that leads them to choose their local branch over a major,...

B2B Payments
Sage Debuts Bot To Kill The Spreadsheet
July 27, 2016

Manual data entry into spreadsheets is an outdated process for small business accounting and financial management, yet remains commonplace. SME accounting firm Sage looks to reduce the use of spreadsheets, but on Tuesday (July 26), the firm took its battle against the legacy tool a...

B2B Payments
UK Lawmakers Want A New Bank Regulator — Again
July 27, 2016

The U.K. Parliament’s Treasury Committee released its report on the effectiveness of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) this week, criticizing the bodies for their “inadequate” impact on curbing bank misconduct. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

eCommerce
Have You Checked Your Checkout Conversion Blind Spots?
July 27, 2016

Every good driver knows to check their blind spots — those pesky areas you may not notice are dangerous until it’s too late. Well, overcoming the challenge of checkout conversion is really no different. Scott Fitzgerald, SVP at BlueSnap, joined Karen Webster to discuss what...

B2B Payments
Virgin Money SME Lending Plans Foiled By Brexit (For Now)
July 27, 2016

The stock exchange and FX markets may have stabilized, but fallout in the wake of the Brexit vote continues. 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...

B2B Payments
SMB Self-Confidence Only Goes So Far
July 27, 2016

Small businesses present some conflicting views on the U.S. economy these days. SMEs are often dubbed the “lifeblood” of the economy, so small business success should promote economic success, right? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Loyalty & Rewards
Say Hello To ‘The Internet of Loyalty’
July 27, 2016

Ever heard of a government wanting to give its citizens and tourists points for coming to town and using services? Loyyal’s blockchain-powered loyalty platform is doing exactly that for the government of Dubai. Loyyal CEO and co-founder Greg Simon recently explained why the blockchain, why...

Payments Innovation
Giving Payments Innovation To The Charity Market
July 27, 2016

As more people rely solely on digital payment methods, charity organizations that have traditionally been cash-only are feeling left behind. The July edition of the Developer Tracker™ features an interview with DipJar CIO Chris Whatley on how going digital can turn donations into an impulse...