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Apple iPhone 6s Sales On Fire
September 15, 2015

Apple’s new iterations of its iPhones are seeing sales at a blistering pace — so much so the phones are on track to best last year’s first weekend sales tally of 10 million units. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Mobile Commerce
Orange Brings Mobile Crowdfunding To Africa
September 15, 2015

Many westerners are already familiar with crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter, GoFundMe and Indiegogo, but thanks to a new service from Orange, African cellphone users won’t be far behind. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

News
Another Big Britain Bank Backs Apple Pay
September 15, 2015

The payment technology has reached another milestone in the U.K. with the announcement from Lloyds Banking Group yesterday (Sept. 14) that it will offer customers of Lloyds Bank, Halifax and Bank of Scotland brands access to Apple Pay. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

US Prosecutors Grill Second JPMorgan Hack Suspect
September 15, 2015

The JPMorgan hacking investigation has taken on a new twist, as U.S. prosecutors are in talks with a second Florida man tied to the case, Reuters reported Monday (Sept. 14). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Walmart, Suppliers Start A Payments Battle
September 14, 2015

Walmart has reportedly been looking to reduce supply chain costs for several years by requiring lower prices from its suppliers. But the retail chain’s most recent demands have its suppliers fighting back, according to reports from Bloomberg published Thursday (Sept. 10). Get the Full Story Complete...

Capital One Bolsters Treasury Management Team
September 14, 2015

Capital One’s strategy for corporate treasury management service includes the exploration of new technology, and in a statement emailed to PYMNTS, the bank revealed a new hire chosen to fuel that goal. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Innovators Explore The Potential Of The Blockchain
September 14, 2015

The blockchain is best-known for its role in facilitating payments transactions with bitcoin. But as the technology becomes more well-known, the market has begun exploring new uses for the ledger. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Another Piece Of GE Capital Sold Off
September 14, 2015

General Electric has launched a flurry of bidding and M&A activity since its announcement that it will divest GE Capital and exit the banking industry, and last Thursday (Sept. 10), another piece of GE Capital got snatched up. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

B2B Payments
For The First Time, Suppliers Can Get AR Insurance
September 14, 2015

Late payments are a global problem for suppliers, especially the smallest ones without enough market power to demand fairer payment terms. But one company is now offering what it claims to be the first-ever accounts receivable insurance for SMEs in the U.S. in an effort...