As any Boston Red Sox fan knows, a good rivalry can really spice up the action. After thinking for 86 years that there could be nothing on Earth better than breaking the streak by winning the World Series, in 2004 the entire city of Boston...
Last week, the CFPB has published 9 guidelines it thinks are necessary to protect consumers in a world of faster payments. But, how useful are they and what’s really new? Jan Estep, CEO of NACHA, sorted out the matter with MPD CEO Karen Webster –...
Sure, beacon technology helps retailers and venues to know where their customers are — but that doesn’t necessarily translate into engagement. As Kevin Hunter, Chief Operating Officer of Gimbal, explains, the real value of the technology is in its potential to provide the best digital...
Move over, Uber. The next wave in transportation disruption may come from a myriad of startups looking to provide a convenient niche service to commuters. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...
Payroll can be challenging enough for businesses, especially SMEs, but innovators are looking to make it easier for companies to pay their employees through new tools like cloud-based software and automated services. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...
U.K. lawmakers released the 2015 Budget plans last week, one Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne said would be a “Budget for the working people,” and one he said would create the largest structural budget surplus — of £11.6 billion ($18 billion) by 2020-21 —...
Two of the largest smartphone competitors are pairing up together in an effort to give Apple a run for its money in the Bring Your Own Device movement. Reports Friday (July 10) said BlackBerry and Google are collaborating on a new enterprise-focused Android operating system....
For many employees, producing an expense report is considered a “necessary evil.” On top of taking time and resources, many manually produced expense reports contain errors that could lead to wasted spending at a company, and more wasted time. Get the Full Story Complete the...
The Small Business Administration has made major headway in its effort to support U.S. SMEs through access to funding and other resources. The government agency recently launched a new online portal for small businesses in search of working capital, and SBA head Maria Contreras-Sweet recently...
