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Regulation
How AT&T Got Sued By Citigroup For Saying ‘Thank You’
June 13, 2016

We all learned as children that we ought to mind our manners, but as AT&T learned this week, being polite can have some high costs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Square’s SMB Checkup: 500K Readers In One Year
June 13, 2016

One year ago, Square unveiled its new mPOS device that accepts EMV and NFC payments, including Apple Pay. And one year later, Square provided a few updates about how it did in that first year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Security & Fraud
Twitter Locks Out Millions After Data Breach
June 13, 2016

Late last week, a password leak hit Twitter, and the company locked millions of user accounts as a result. 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...

Walmart Canada Leaves 50.6M Visa Cardholders Hanging
June 13, 2016

In a recent move by a retailer to protest credit card transaction fees, Walmart Canada said that it will no longer accept Visa in its locations, a move against what the firm says are unpalatably high percentages taken as a slice of goods sold. Get...

VocaLink Launches Mobile Payments App For UK’s Big Banks
June 13, 2016

VocaLink is pairing up with four of the largest U.K. banks to launch the “Pay by Bank” mobile payments app, which will soon be available. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

CFPB
The CFPB Is Spending Big On Some Improved PR
June 13, 2016

While one might think an organization with the words “consumer protection” in the name would not have much of a PR mountain to climb, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has always been unique. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Mobile Payments
Samsung Pay’s Singapore Launch Set For June 16
June 13, 2016

While it’s been well known that Samsung Pay was coming to Singapore, it now has an official date: June 16. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

B2B Payments
What Corporate Managers Get Right (And Wrong)
June 13, 2016

This week’s Data Digest goes out to all of the managers out there. Whether you’re part of the C-suite or an entrepreneur leading your own business, managers keep the business running. The latest reports and studies lift the veil on emerging trends among these corporate...

B2B Payments
Amex Ramps Up Trade Finance Down Under
June 13, 2016

American Express first began testing the waters in Australia with its trade finance product, AccessLine, but according to reports on Friday (June 10), the credit card conglomerate is ramping up its efforts to gain more market share in this area. Get the Full Story Complete the...