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Nation of Georgia Provides Insight for World Bank’s E-Procurement Plans
February 20, 2015

The launch of the Georgian electronic Government Procurement system seems to have, once again, shown the undeniable benefits of e-invoicing. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Inside Jet Blue’s Apple Pay Plan
February 20, 2015

In the United States each day, about 2 million people travel by air. On average, those travelers are in their late 40s and earn between $60,000 and $85,000 annually. And those 2 million passengers are evolving into an increasingly digitally enabled group. One-quarter of air travelers use Web–based...

Are Bitcoins Funding ISIS?
February 20, 2015

2015 has been a tough year for bitcoin’s public image. 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...

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The Clock Is Ticking For Suppliers To Make The Digital Shift
February 19, 2015

By now, it’s old news to many that procurement officials are increasingly demanding the same online shopping experiences encountered when doing their own personal online shopping. What is surprising, however, is just how far behind many suppliers are when it comes to meeting those demands....

MCA, Factoring an Oasis in SMB ‘Credit Deserts’
February 19, 2015

In a post-recession world, small businesses are still struggling to find funding, particularly in areas hardest hit by recent bank failures. Many are turning to alternative methods—merchant cash advance and factoring, among others—to fill the void left by these so-called “credit deserts” found across the United...

Will The CFPB Get Its Own Watchdog?
February 19, 2015

Back in 2010 and in the aftermath of the financial meltdown, the CFPB was created by passage of the Dodd-Frank Act. Its intentions were to protect consumer rights in the financial sector with authority over banks, credit unions, debt collectors, securities firms, payday lenders, mortgage-servicing...

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Global M-Commerce Set To Leave E-Commerce In The Dust
February 19, 2015

Leaving your smartphone at home today is like leaving the house without your shoes on. It’s oddly unsettling and anyone in this predicament would likely feel a little lost until they get that device back in their hands. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Indian Micro-Finance’s $125M Pick-Up And A New Use Case For Facebook
February 18, 2015

Slacktivism: The act of participating in obviously pointless activities as an expedient alternative to actually expending effort to fix a problem. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

West Coast Port Slow Down To Cost Retailers $7B
February 18, 2015

The slow down at the Port of Long Beach wears on. 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,...