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U.S. Bank Taps New Global Treasury Leader
September 25, 2015

U.S. Bank is continuing along its route of executive reshuffling. Only days ago the financial institution announced a new head of corporate payment systems, Jeffrey W. Jones, who will replace the former position-holder, Kurt Adams. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Yuan Decline Tempts Walmart To Squeeze Suppliers
September 25, 2015

Walmart has faced accusations from its suppliers in the past that the retailer unfairly squeezes its small business partners. Most recently, the conglomerate was said to be facing legal action when reports emerged earlier this month that several suppliers filed a lawsuit against Walmart for...

With Ex-Im Still Down, GE Moves Abroad
September 25, 2015

General Electric has been anything but shy when it comes to voicing its concern and disapproval over U.S. lawmakers’ decision to halt lending operations by the federal Export-Import Bank, a government body that provides trade financing to overseas buyers of U.S. manufacturers. Get the Full...

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Where Have All The VCs Gone?
September 25, 2015

Is there a venture capital drought? Depending on who you talk to (and where), the answer is yes, no, or maybe. Australia has been talking about its own VC disappearance for months, while similar trends have been pinpointed across Latin America and parts of the...

EMEA Accountants Are Flying Blind
September 25, 2015

The vast majority of businesses across the Europe, Middle East and Africa region are flying blind when it comes to managing their finances. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Wherever Consumers Go, Beacons Will Follow
September 25, 2015

In this edition of the Omnicommerce TrackerTM, we highlight beacon marketing successes, discuss what consumers want in return for loyalty and look at tackling fraud management in retail.

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MasterCard Launches Aid Network
September 25, 2015

MasterCard announced the launch of its new non-financial service, MasterCard Aid Network, to help humanitarian organizations distribute aid relief in the absence of telecommunication channels. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Tech Leaders Under Fire For Cybersecurity Bill Support
September 25, 2015

Some of the largest U.S. tech companies are feeling the backlash for their vote of support for the proposed, and very controversial, Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (CISA). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Venmo Enters Mobile P2P Lending Space
September 25, 2015

Lending money to friends and family may be the quickest way to prove that the road to hell is paved with good intentions. In many cases, you never get paid back; in some cases, you actually foster resentment; in almost all cases, it’s an unsettling...