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Preparing EMV For The Future
October 22, 2015

The EMV liability shift just got here, but the industry is already discussing its future.

What Banks And Processors Must Know About Transaction Laundering
October 21, 2015

There’s a new method of fraud that is hard to detect but gaining traction in the payments ecosystem: transaction laundering. Fast becoming a favorite of cybercriminals, it allows prohibited merchants to find safe passage into the payment system by exploiting valid merchant accounts. The good...

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Omnishoppers Crave The Power Of Mobile
October 15, 2015

Omnishoppers are not your average consumers – they are empowered with more access and knowledge than ever before and they are not afraid to use it. As the Vantiv Omnicommerce Tracker™ for October highlights, the increasing growth of new technologies are changing demands and behaviors...

International
Creating Trade’s New Red Corridor
October 08, 2015

This issue of X-border Optimization TrackerTM highlights the effects, implications and the impact the new China-Russia eCommerce deal.

CEO Series
As Payments Evolve, So Must Payments Executives
October 06, 2015

Marked by rapid shifts in technology, user behavior, international expansion – basically everything – the payments industry is never static, and neither is the life of a payments executive. Christopher Uriarte, CNP player Vesta’s chief payments officer, gave PYMNTS a glimpse into the daily challenges...

The (Miscalculated) EMV-Bitcoin Debate?
October 02, 2015

Let’s set the record straight on one thing: EMV and bitcoin have nothing to do with each other. Outside of the fact that both have something to with payments — one being via traditional payments cards, and the other being a volatile digital commodity/currency — comparing...

mPOS’ Moment Is Here And It’s Big
October 01, 2015

What marks an inflection point for an industry? More dollars? Better innovation? Consolidation? Well, mPOS has it all. In the October tracker, we highlight million dollar funding deals, track major company acquisitions and bring the latest scoop on EMV migration. Players to watch out for:...

Company Spotlight
Wherever Consumers Go, Beacons Will Follow
September 25, 2015

In this edition of the Omnicommerce TrackerTM, we highlight beacon marketing successes, discuss what consumers want in return for loyalty and look at tackling fraud management in retail.

Passwords Are Dying. Let Them.
September 24, 2015

In this edition, we explore the future of identity protection and debate the slow extinction of passwords with the Fast IDentity Online (FIDO) Alliance