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Fidelity’s Hunt For A New Card Partner Could Spell More Trouble For Amex
August 27, 2015

American Express may be facing yet another body blow in the near future, as Fidelity is reportedly considering dropping both American Express and Bank of America. The second-largest mutual fund in the U.S. is reportedly on the hunt for a popular cash back card that...

Did Wirecard Just Bid $9.4B On Worldpay?
August 26, 2015

According to unnamed sources with knowledge of the matter, according to Bloomberg, the bidding war for U.K. payments processor Worldpay has just seen the entry of its German rival as a potential buyer. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Mitigating Credit Risk For “Thin File” Customers
August 26, 2015

As lenders continue to grapple with determining just who is creditworthy in this post recessionary world, consumer profiles and ‘qualitative data’ sets are not enough. VantageScore says additional practices point the way toward a better scoring model.

China Rate Cut Fails To Boost Stocks, So What’s Next?
August 26, 2015

Markets were cheered – and then not -- by the news that the Chinese Central Banks would cut rates. But will it be enough to keep stocks, and payments companies afloat? Step back from the rally and refocus a bit.

Mobile Commerce
BankMobile Bulks Up With New Mobile Tech Division
August 26, 2015

America’s first no-fee online and mobile bank just got a little bit bigger. 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....

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The Who And The What Of Biometrics Investments
August 26, 2015

Today, contactless payments surely grab more headlines, but biometric payments will heavily dominate the near future, new research suggests. 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...

Paper Checks Still Major X-Border Payment Method
August 26, 2015

Despite the many innovations in cross-border payments, a new study from international payments engine Currency Cloud shows that paper checks are still a major payment method used by U.S. businesses when making international payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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eBay, PayPal Face Trademark Infringement Lawsuit
August 26, 2015

Payment juggernauts eBay and PayPal are facing a lawsuit for patent infringement centered on fake products. 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...

International
PayPal’s One Touch Just Touched A Bunch More Merchants
August 26, 2015

PayPal’s One Touch Platform just reached out and touched a whole bunch more consumers and merchants – worldwide.   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...