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eCommerce 2.0, Now With Haggling
July 07, 2014

Do you love eCommerce, but feel that the experience lacks something? A human touch, the thrill of victory, the experience of purchasing  a car — at the end of the day, eCommerce generally isn’t about the art of striking a bargain with a merchant. Finding...

B2B Payments
Study: Global FinTech Investment Triples
July 07, 2014

Between 2008 and 2013, global investment in financial services technology ventures tripled according to a recent study by Accenture and the Partnership Fund for New York City. Specifically, it grew from $928 million to $2.97 billion in the five-year period. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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London Transport Regulator Rules In Favor Of Uber
July 07, 2014

Uber has won a round in its ongoing battle with licensed taxi services around the world. 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...

B2B Payments
Canada Upset Over Potential Cross-Border Fee
July 07, 2014

The U.S. Department of Agriculture wants to increase the fee Canadian truckers must pay when they cross the U.S./Canada border. As reported by the Toronto Sun, the American government stated that it has to recoup the cost of fighting pests brought into the country on...

Controversial
DOJ (Mostly) Supports Bill Limiting Geolocation Data Use
July 07, 2014

With millions of Americans holding in their hands devices that can track their every move, and record their movements over time, the Federal Trade Commission has come out in support of draft legislation that would require consumers’ consent before companies could use their geolocation data....

Mobile Commerce
ReservationHop: Reservations For Those Willing To Buy Them
July 07, 2014

Ever needed a reservation so badly that the ability to buy one would have not only seemed reasonable, but in fact like a gift from God Himself? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Events
Are You On The Right Side of Payments Innovation?
July 07, 2014

With 90 percent of all payments innovation headed for that big innovation meet up in the sky, it’s not always obvious the answer is yes. But there’s a brand new way to know, and comes with a rigorous methodology, thanks to the efforts of some...

Commentary
Can A Show About Nothing Teach One (Almost) Everything They Need To Know About Payments?
July 07, 2014

Sometimes it rains on the fourth of July and the only thing to do is binge watch Seinfeld. However, in the hands of MPD CEO Karen Webster, the show famously about nothing is so much more than something to do in lieu of fireworks. This...

Controversial
PYMNTS Talks Back: Oh the Places Payments Goes
July 05, 2014

Different. Unique. Independent. This week we debated the value of standing alone and going the distance. Will Amazon Fire change the playing field for mobile payments? Do today's affluent prefer memorable experiences to luxury goods? Is all that you read about EMV for real? We...