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B2B Payments
FBI Sounds New Alarm Over Supplier Invoice Scams
September 01, 2015

The B2B invoice scam could be headed for your inbox. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the instances of B2B invoice scamming are on the increase, with a 270 percent spike in the crimes since last January. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Toshiba Accounting Scandal Gets Worse
September 01, 2015

Toshiba is having a tough bout. Last month, news that the Japanese technology company had suffered from a longstanding accounting scandal made its way west, and several executives — including its chief executive — stepped down. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Verifone Debuts First Intel-Powered mPOS system
September 01, 2015

Verifone and Aava said Tuesday (Sept. 1) morning that they are launching the first handheld mPOS system powered by Intel technology and geared toward enterprise users. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

X-Border Commerce Sees Double-Digit Growth
September 01, 2015

Not only is cross-border commerce on the rise but the latest data from Research and Markets shows global business-to-consumer (B2C) eCommerce will experience double-digit growth into 2017. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Samsung’s 32-Year, $44 Billion Slip
September 01, 2015

Investors continue to punish Samsung’s stock on the heels of poor demand for the company’s smartphones. As noted by Bloomberg on Monday (Aug. 31), the shares have seen five straight monthly declines, with a total market value of as much as $44 billion disappearing since...

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Outside Monitors Police Misbehaving FIs
September 01, 2015

Private watchdogs called outside monitors are becoming a useful and popular tool in keeping an eye on financial institutions. 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...

iZettle Eyes The World Beyond mPOS
September 01, 2015

Sweden-based mobile payment firm iZettle is often compared to Square. And the comparison is certainly not entirely unwarranted, as both firms are known for essentially the same achievement: enabling small businesses and micro-merchants to accept card payments, albeit in two very different marketplaces with rather...

International
How Social Media Bridges China’s Lending Gap
September 01, 2015

At least one Chinese company has paired social media with lending. 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...

Merchant Innovation
PayPal’s 40 Percent Upside
September 01, 2015

Despite the recent plunge in its offering price, PayPal could see a 40 percent jump to $46 per share if the company’s recent investments pay off. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...