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Apple Pay
MasterCard: Security Is Nice, Functionality Is Better
November 21, 2014

MasterCard sees mobile payment security as crucial, but it’s power is relevant only to the point that shoppers are actually using it. And with Apple Pay, that is starting to happening meaningfully. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Intuit Payments Sees Growth
November 21, 2014

Intuit’s first-quarter financial earnings released Thursday (Nov. 20) showed the small-business accounting software company is seeing success in attracting new clients for payroll and payments. A growth strong enough, in fact, the company said it’s poised to build the QuickBooks Online global market. Get the Full...

News
Is Digital Gap’s Game Changer Or Cliffhanger?
November 21, 2014

Gap Inc. is in store for major changes ahead as it readies for a holiday shopping season which is already being influenced by its new digitally-focused CEO who hasn’t officially taken over. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Merchant Innovation
TSYS, linked2pay Offer Omni Payments For Merchants
November 21, 2014

TSYS recently announced an agreement with cloud-based technology linked2pay, which allows customers to easily pay online or by mobile phone using a credit card or ACH, according to a TSYS release.

FastPay Flush With More Cash
November 21, 2014

FastPay has reportedly raised $15M from Oak HC/FT in order to support the company’s growth, further develop its proprietary technology and acquire potential new hires. This venture is the first FinTech investment from Oak HC/FT’s recent $500 million growth-equity fund. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Mobile
Square Register Goes Global
November 21, 2014

Square has gone global. The mobile payments startup announced in London on Thursday (Nov. 20) that its Square Register point-of-sale suite is now available worldwide and supports four languages and 130 currencies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Cybersecurity
CFPB Jumps Into The Real-Time Payments Fray
November 21, 2014

Bankers must make consumer safety a priority as they develop a new, real-time electronic payments system, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Richard Cordray told a financial conference on Thursday (Nov. 20). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Cross-border Payments
Singles’ Day Didn’t Come To The US But Black Friday Is Going To China
November 21, 2014

Big U.S. retailers are hoping affluent Chinese shoppers will join the Black Friday frenzy next week — with a lot of help from Alibaba. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

B2B Payments
Alibaba Preps Logistics Move
November 20, 2014

With its eyes on improving logistics for its ever-expanding global plans, The Alibaba Group is exploring a partnership with Hangzhou-based logistics firm Best Logistics Technology Company, with a specific goal of developing cloud-based logistics services, according to Beijing-based newspaper The Economic Observer. Get the Full...