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Galaxy 7 To See Spring Release
December 22, 2015

The rumor mill has been working overtime as technology pundits and consumers alike take guesses at the release date for the Samsung Galaxy S7. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Innovation
Can The Power Grid Handle The IoT?
December 22, 2015

There’s been a lot of talk about what the Internet of Things will eventually be able to do — link home thermostats to residents’ locations, help commuter trains run more efficiently and much more. However, has enough thought been given to the infrastructure that will...

LeBron And Nike Make A Lifelong Commitment
December 22, 2015

LeBron James’ personal financial outlook looks pretty solid. 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 this form, you...

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Apple Pays Ericsson For (Patent) Peace
December 22, 2015

Christmas came early for Swedish mobile telecom firm Ericsson, as it has signed a patent license deal with Apple after a settlement that settled one of mobile-tech’s longer standing legal disputes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Alibaba Taps Former Apple Sleuth To Take On Counterfeiting
December 22, 2015

Alibaba is apparently serious in its efforts to tamp down the counterfeiting that some complain runs rampant on the site with the aid of a seasoned counterfeit fighter. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

B2B Payments
Why Banks Should Want Their SME Customers
December 22, 2015

At first glance, the general consensus of the small business market today is that this customer base isn’t exactly lucrative for major financial institutions. It’s a sentiment that is often used to explain the retreat of large, traditional FIs from small business lending — they’re...

B2B Payments
Xero Not Ready To IPO In US — Yet
December 22, 2015

Australian small business accounting service provider Xero is on the up and not just on its home turf. The company has seen significant traction in the U.S. market, and that led to reports that Xero was planning an initial public offering in the country early...

B2B Payments
How Interest Rate Hike Could Impact Supply Chain Finance
December 22, 2015

The markets are abuzz with the Fed’s recently raised interest rate following years of near-zero levels. While the rate increase has the potential to impact virtually everyone, new analysis says it can have a significant effect on supply chains and on how companies finance them....

B2B Payments
90% SME Loan Fees? It Happens, Says UK Group
December 22, 2015

The U.K. Parliament’s Select Committee on Business, Innovation and Skills is approaching a review of small business lending practices, but ahead of that review, a group is calling for the committee to address unfair interest rates being imposed on SME borrowers. Get the Full Story...