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Report Says Privacy Isn’t Really That Important to Consumers
November 13, 2014

A Pew Research Center study released Wednesday (Nov. 12) revealed what experts are labeling a privacy paradox: as consumers are more concerned than ever about protecting their privacy, a majority say they are willing to share personal information – and that they see the benefits...

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New Chargebacks911 Study Reveals Top U.S. Cities With Highest Chargeback Statistics
November 13, 2014

A new study that examined which US cities experience the highest rates of chargebacks for credit card disputes is sounding alarm bells about bank consumer habits. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Does HP Have A Mobile Payments Play?
November 13, 2014

Hewlett-Packard might be ready to join the digital payments field by expanding its cloud-based payment platform and chip-based payment cards, HP announced Wednesday (Nov. 12). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Alternative Finances
Big Banks Back Away from SMB Lending
November 13, 2014

Small-business loan approvals at big banks fell off in October, while non-bank loan approvals are gaining ground, according to a monthly survey by Biz2Credit. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Ads To Replace Fees At ATMs
November 13, 2014

A New York startup called FreeATM has finally launched its long-promised network of teller machines that replace ATM fees with a short commercial ad, American Banker reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Seasonal demand dynamics cover for loss of sales
November 13, 2014

Sunny skies and winter blues may imply like and dislike for stepping out and shopping, but a physical retail report by RetailNext says otherwise. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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B2B Buyers Want Consumer E-Commerce Experience
November 13, 2014

B2B buyers want a B2C experience when it comes to navigating the e-commerce elements on their suppliers’ websites, Internet Retailer reported. 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...

Apple Pay Doesn’t Worry PayPal
November 13, 2014

PayPal and Apple Pay: The payments buzzwords seem to ignite a perception of constant competition. But perception may be off as PayPal CPO Hill Ferguson said the two company’s have different visions, Wireless Week reported Wednesday (Nov. 12). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Why Passwords Will Drive Biometrics Adoption
November 13, 2014

Smartphone users are at a significantly greater risk of becoming payment fraud victims due to poor password and security habits — and their preferred alternative is biometric security like the iPhone’s fingerprint scanner, according to a new study by Javelin Research. Get the Full Story...