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CEO Series
What Everyone Misses About Payments Innovation
November 12, 2014

In payments, it’s easy to make a secure product that can’t scale, or an easy-to-use product that’s not secure. It’s finding the balance that’s key, says Angela Brown, President and CEO of Moneris. In the latest installation of PYMNTS’ CEO Series, Brown offers an inside...

International
Mahindra Comviva Launches First-Ever EMV Cards In Zimbabwe
November 12, 2014

Mahindra Comviva on Tuesday (Nov. 11) debuted a new service to be called ConnectMoney Service Manager, courtesy of a deal with a Zimbabwe company called Econet Wireless. The company said that it’s the largest rollout of secure EMV chip and PIN payment cards in Zimbabwe...

PYMNTS Innovation Investment Tracker | November 1-7
November 12, 2014

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California Shipping Feud: The Grinch That Really Could Steal Christmas
November 12, 2014

Hundreds of shipping containers are piling up at the Los Angeles/Long Beach port complex, and thanks to equipment shortages and labor disputes, the products inside are not likely to make it out in time for the holiday shopping season. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Apple Pay
Canadian Mobile Payments May Come At Premium
November 12, 2014

Apple Pay isn’t in Canada yet, but the Canadian government is working on legislation that would make it legal for merchants to pass mobile payment fees to the customer and have the option to reject mobile payments, MobileSyrup reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Acquiring
Worldpay To Acquire SecureNet Payment Systems
November 12, 2014

Worldpay, a global provider of payments technology and services for merchants, partners and developers announced Tuesday (Nov. 11) that it has acquired SecureNet Payment Systems. This move, which is expected to be finalized in December, will position Worldpay to bring its client base integrated payments...

Mobile Commerce
Canada combats imaginary Google Wallet fees
November 12, 2014

Canada is eyeing regulations that would allow retailers to avoid fees from mobile payment services that don’t actually exist yet, a recent report states. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Apple Pay
Alibaba, Apple Pay Talks ‘Positive’
November 12, 2014

The potential Alibaba and Apple Pay partnership is looking good as negotiations between the companies are underway, AppleInsider 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...

Will Alibaba Go Apple, PayPal or Both?
November 12, 2014

Following its record-breaking $9.3 billion Singles’ Day sales, Alibaba is looking to work with PayPal to expand payment options, Bloomberg reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...