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Mobile Commerce
Apple Stores Hit With Unusual Card Scam
July 28, 2014

Retail associates are trained to be helpful, cooperative and flexible to try and bring in sales. Payment security folk might want to remind them “Not when it comes to payment.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Controversial
CFPB Proposal Would Detail Consumers’ Complaints
July 28, 2014

Since Congress created the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau three years ago to address consumer issues related to the financial crisis, it has logged some 400,000 complaints. In a new proposal, the bureau now wants to enable consumers and financial companies to describe details and reactions....

B2B Payments
Citi Moves To Ease Corporate Travel Pain
July 28, 2014

Corporate travel is about to get a lot easier for travel managers. That is, if Citi Commercial Cards has anything to do with it. Through a recent partnership with Concur, Citi is hoping to offer an enhanced reporting solution that gives businesses a more holistic...

International
Etsy Expands Abroad
July 28, 2014

Adding six more European countries to its list, e-commerce website Etsy is bolstering its payment processing options for reaching out to more sellers. 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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Increased US Credit Fraud to Override EMV Introduction?
July 28, 2014

Forbes reported that the EMV chip rollout in credit cards could lead to increased fraud in the U.S. In fact, Allen Friedman, director of payment services at Ingenico, told Forbes that “Sixty –seven percent of the UK-issued card fraud is from the U.S.” Therefore, said...

Alternative Finances
The Benefits And Challenges Of Local-Currency Acceptance
July 28, 2014

The shrinking global market is making acceptance of local currencies increasingly necessary for online merchants in particular as they expand into new markets. While this may complicate companies’ expansion plans, it also can help drive more sales and create differentiation for competitive advantages. However, it...

B2B Payments
More B2B Buyers Surfing The Web
July 28, 2014

Consumers increasingly are using the Internet as a tool to learn about almost any product. But they’re not alone. In fact, more B2B buyers are turning to the Web to not only purchase work-related items, but also to conduct basic research on products and services....

B2B Payments
mCommerce Company Makes Move To Improve Travel Management
July 28, 2014

Cloud and mobile commerce company Deem announced last week that it has new updates in its Deem@Work business, along with major investments in research and development. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Alternative Finances
Hilton’s $550M Mobile Move
July 28, 2014

Hilton is laying down $550 million on the supposition that consumers, particularly Millennials between the ages of 18 and 34, want their hotel experience to be more seamlessly mobile compatible.    Coming soon to Hilton brands – which includes both the midscale Hilton Garden Inn...