As India’s SMEs grapple with access to working capital, startup Lendingkart says social media, and other forms of data can uncover patterns and behaviors that can determine creditworthiness among the financially underserved.
Uber is not just expanding geographically but via technology, too. 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 newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this...
Tencent’s WeChat is expanding its presence far beyond China to monetize the ever-increasing number of globetrotting Chinese consumers. 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...
With an industry like retail, who drives the need for innovation? Is it the big banks and brands that have the resources to develop new payment methods and marketing strategies without taking on big risks, or is it the unproven entrepreneurs who pursue game-changing ideas...
October 1 has come and gone and EMV has found its swim lanes here in the U.S. So what’s next with respect to securing cardholder data? Gemalto has a point of view and it includes another acronym – DCV.
The movement to bring tap and pay — through P2P — may gain some new momentum in Europe through Cookies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....
After a brief yet intense romance with the daily deal and discount-based promotions, various retailers have backed off from offering blanket price reductions. Many have come to believe that discounts simply subsidize already loyal shoppers without converting new ones, and even the Harvard Business Review...
Aptexx and KeyBank have announced a strategic partnership that will streamline the companies’ expertise into one centralized, mobile-first solution for the property management and rent payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...
The patchwork of applications and technologies on top of legacy payments infrastructure seems anything but capable of keeping up with today’s mobile-empowered customers. IBM says that a faster and more streamlined payments system must pick up where the duct tape and rubber bands leave off...
