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New App Sees Spike In Apple Pay Usage
December 28, 2015

Though Apple Pay got a lot of attention when it launched, it has had a hard time so far holding on to all that consumer interest. In fact, as PYMNTS and InfoScout’s reports on Apple Pay adoption have indicated time and time again, while consumers...

Retail Sales Show Solid Holiday Growth
December 28, 2015

Despite some darker predictions earlier in the season, it seems that retail sales may have bucked expectations down the stretch during the holiday after all. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Salesforce Announces Takeover To End 2015
December 28, 2015

B2B Software-as-a-Service giant Salesforce has announced an acquisition it will make in 2016 for $360 million, the company revealed in a blog post late last week. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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The Alt-Lender’s 2016 Survival Guide
December 28, 2015

The U.S. and European alternative lending markets sprouted quickly in 2015, but the Australian players are just planting their roots. One of the latest to do so is Waddle, a small business financing platform that caught media attention a few times this year, most notably...

B2B Payments
Year-End Stats Show Their Range
December 28, 2015

The B2B payments data from last week ranges from six all the way to 4.45 billion, with a similarly diverse range in industries and geography. From alternative small business financing to corporate money manager responsibilities, from the U.S. to China, the research this week uncovered...

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Is JD.com Seeking Series A For Its Financing Arm?
December 28, 2015

China-based B2B eCommerce site JD.com is reportedly looking to strengthen its small business financing unit, according to reports. 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...

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New York Slashes Gov’t Supplier Payment Time
December 28, 2015

New York state has announced a New Year’s resolution sure to please government contractors. Policymakers will, in general, pay contractors and suppliers within 15 days of receiving an invoice, according to reports published late last week. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Santander Adds RBS Muscle For Small Biz Unit
December 28, 2015

Santander has chosen a new executive to run its small business banking operations, according to reports published late last week. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Five From ’15: The 2016 Payments Pacesetters
December 28, 2015

There are four more days until we say “bye-bye” to 2015 and “hello” to a whole new year. 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...