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Creema’s $10M In Funding Proves Japan Loves Its Etsy
May 30, 2016

In the age of mass-produced products flooding online marketplaces, the idea of buying handmade, locally sourced goods seems more quaint by the year. However, that doesn’t mean certain consumers don’t mind paying top dollar for a personal touch. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

eCommerce
Tata Makes Big eCommerce Splash In India
May 30, 2016

Indian multinational conglomerate Tata Group is jumping on the eCommerce bandwagon with the launch of Tata CLiQ, an apparel and electronics shopping website. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

What’s Trending So Far In 2016
May 30, 2016

We’re two days away from the official start of the halfway mark of the year. And to make sure that everyone starts off 2016, Part II on the same footing, we thought we would bring you a few of the top trending stories, as well...

B2B Payments
UK Businesses Could Front The Bill For Bank Fraud
May 30, 2016

As the fallout over SWIFT’s cyber breaches continues, the U.K. has put forth proposals that would require the customers of banks – not the banks themselves – to cover the cost of fraud. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

International
Fed To Hike Rates, As China Looks On Warily
May 30, 2016

US stocks have been buoyant amid improving economic data, relatively steady energy prices and now a seemingly imminent rate hike. Here’s why that last point might make China nervous.

B2B Payments
Where Payroll Vendors See Their Biggest Opportunity
May 30, 2016

The payroll industry is in flux, experts agree. A new report from Accounting Today examined how and spoke with several industry players offering payroll solutions to discover key trends in the space. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Payment Methods
The Costanza Edition: Robots As Checkouts And Retailers Urged To Share
May 30, 2016

Of all the famous “Seinfeld” episodes, few are as memorable as the time George decides to revamp his life by doing the exact opposite of everything his instincts urge him to. To his surprise, he gets a girlfriend, a promotion and a new house in quick...

B2B Payments
FX Players React To Code Of Conduct Proposal
May 30, 2016

The Bank for International Settlements released its proposed code of conduct for the foreign exchange trade market late last week, and Thomson Reuters was one of the earliest to respond. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Retail
The Strange World Of Summer Retail
May 30, 2016

Today, summer is officially on. Well, OK, not “officially” in a literal sense, since the sun’s annual trip to the Tropic of Cancer isn’t officially on the calendar for a few more weeks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...