Opinion

PYMNTS Greatest Hits
December 31, 2014

I wrote about 260,000 words over the last year summarizing my take on the many developments taking place in payments and commerce. All of those words were intended to be thought-provoking and start a dialogue about the future of our industry. And they did! Here...

Did You Listen To Your Payments’ Sixth Sense This Year?
December 29, 2014

Yep. It’s that time of the year – when we pause to reflect on the year that was as we prepare to embark on the year that will be. And, 2014 was quite the year in payments – one that got more interesting and intense...

What Payments Will Look Like In 2015
December 22, 2014

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The Ten Things That Changed Payments In 2014
December 15, 2014

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Innovation Myth #1 | More Is Always Better
December 11, 2014

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2014 Hits And Misses – VC Style
December 10, 2014

As an end of year wrap-up, I thought I’d devote a few words to what the past year held for financial technology trends; a retrospective. Without further ado, some thoughts on how 2014 panned out. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Alternative Finances
How Many Consumers In Apple Pay’s Bushel Basket?
December 08, 2014

Talk about poking a hornet’s nest. 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 form, you agree to...

David S. Evans
Why Apple Pay Is Fizzling and What It Means for the Future of Mobile Payments
December 05, 2014

“When he rolls into a gas station to fill his tank, [Jack] doesn’t get out of his car. He punches a few buttons on his cellphone and within seconds he has paid for the fuel. With the same quick keystrokes on his phone, he pays...

Financial Inclusion
What Do The God Particle, Yodeling and Knights Have To Do With The Future Of...
December 01, 2014

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