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Where Payments Security Fits On Digital Channel Priorities
January 28, 2016

When have retailers had more to keep track of in their day-to-day operations than right now? Managing in-store inventory, fulfilling online sales and everything in between can keep even the smoothest-running organizations busier than they ever thought possible, but there’s still another issue that retailers...

International
Tencent-Backed WeBank Nears $5.5B Valuation
January 28, 2016

In an example of one of the latest firms to reach unicorn status, the Chinese Internet player Tencent Holdings Ltd.’s online banking operation, known as WeBank, is in line to raise enough funds to value the unit at $5 billion or more. Get the Full...

Wendy’s Investigates Possible Credit Card Breach
January 28, 2016

Recent happenings at America’s third-largest burger chain are not very tasty. 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 completing...

Is It Time To Cash In PINs For Biometrics?
January 28, 2016

There’s plenty of debates in the financial services market about the merit of PINs and one-time passwords as it relates to mobile security. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Digital Banking
Bank Of America Joins Cardless ATM Race
January 28, 2016

Roughly 24 hours after JPMorgan Chase announced it would be deploying cardless ATMs, Bank of America has thrown its hat into the race. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Investments
Rakuten Launches $84M Startup Fund To Build Ecosystem
January 28, 2016

Rakuten Ventures announced a major move to help boost investments for startups in Japan. 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...

Tech Startups’ Post-IPO Slumps Spark SEC Scrutiny
January 28, 2016

The valuations that had been the hallmark of high-flying tech companies are now under the microscope of regulators in the United States. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Discover’s Earnings Miss
January 28, 2016

Discover saw its stock get slammed on Wednesday (Jan. 27) amid an earnings report that saw top line performance in line with estimates but with a miss in earnings per share. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Investments
Uber’s Chinese Rival Didi Kuaidi Raises $200 Million
January 28, 2016

In its latest bid to amp up its game against Uber, Chinese ride-hailing service Didi Kuaidi has attracted a $200 million investment from China Merchants Bank (CMB) as a part of its $3 billion fundraising round. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...