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eCommerce
Alphabet’s Chairman Declares UK Top eCommerce Dog
December 31, 2015

The U.K. is outpacing every other country when it comes to the eCommerce game, at least that is what Eric Schmidt, the executive chairman of Google parent company Alphabet, told BBC Radio 4’s Today program this week. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

International
Japanese Banks Eye Post-Regulation FinTech Future
December 31, 2015

One of the biggest banks in Japan, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, wants to boost the level of investments in financial technology firms once it is able to do so after certain rules are lifted by regulators. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Mobile Commerce
Uber’s Next Stop: Travel Agency?
December 31, 2015

The ride sharing behemoth, Uber, wants to become your travel agent. 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...

Security & Fraud
Firms Tackle Cyberthreats From The Inside Out
December 31, 2015

In order to address the growing insider threat problem, many companies are building out programs from within to protect themselves from their own employees, The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday (Dec. 30). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

News
Credit Karma Acquires Snowball To Boost Mobile Side
December 31, 2015

Credit reporting company Credit Karma has acquired mobile notifications app company Snowball for an undisclosed amount in order to bolster functionalities of its mobile platform. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

News
Banks’ Biggest Threats In 2016
December 31, 2015

The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday (Dec. 30) that a survey of banking experts yielded some predictions of what to expect in terms of risk in 2016. The trio of threats included a few of the usual suspects. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Merchant Innovation
Massdrop Group Commerce Startup Gets Users Involved
December 31, 2015

More startups are trying to claim a slice of the DIY pie than ever before, but instead of sending shoppers kits so they can put together their own meals, electronics and much more, one startup is taking ideas from its users for a different take...

International
Is China Restricting Foreign Banks X-Border Business?
December 31, 2015

The suspension of two foreign banks by the Chinese government from doing at least some cross-border business in yuan until at least March 2016 begs the question of whether the country is limiting cross-border transactions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Mobile Commerce
Uber’s First Casualty: On-Demand Delivery Sidecar Shutting Down
December 30, 2015

Sidecar will ride no more. 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 receive...