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August 18, 2014

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Alternative Finances
Could CFPB Review Force Virtual Currencies To Abide By Traditional Payment Rules?
August 18, 2014

Much debate on cryptocurrencies has gone on over the past few years, driven by the cult-like following of Bitcoin and the general transaction anonymity most of the so-called virtual currencies support that has led on occasional to illicit use. In fact, many countries, cities and...

B2B Payments
The B2B Frustration: The Hottest Biz Travel Spenders Have The Least Friendly Payment Environments
August 18, 2014

The business travel itinerary is no longer limited to the already developed world, and while European and American markets are still growing, B2B travel in BRIC countries is growing faster.  According to a recent report released in August 2014 from Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT) and...

CFPB Warns Of Virtual Currency Dangers
August 18, 2014

There’s no question that virtual currencies such as Bitcoin have traditional payments regulators upset, given the relative transaction anonymity they bring to the table. Moreover, they continue to be a risky venture for consumers, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau noted earlier this week, the first...

B2B Payments
Mobile B2B And B2C Buying Up, But PCs Rule In Completing Sales
August 18, 2014

Much attention these days is on omnichannel support, where sellers can offer their products and services online or in their shops, and customers—businesses or consumers—may either buy or pick up orders in stores or have purchases delivered to homes or offices. Much of this trend...

B2B Payments
When Getting A Partner Can Speed Up AP Deployments
August 15, 2014

Accounts payable platforms can be tedious to implement. But that’s even more the case for smaller firms that may have worthwhile products but lack the expertise to get them installed quickly. One AP vendor found itself in just such a situation. PYMNTS.com takes a look...

B2B Payments
Why The Right Procurement Method Is A Necessity For Universities
August 15, 2014

Colleges and universities of all sizes must ensure that they properly manage and track all purchases. These educational institutions also have relationships with suppliers and need to guarantee that the entire purchasing process runs smoothly. Lehigh University recently upgraded its procurement system, but it is...

B2B Payments
Politics, Economy Limiting India-Pakistan Trade Growth, Officially, That Is
August 15, 2014

India and Pakistan have a long history of conflict, though they do see the benefits of international trade between the two counties. A new report by the SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry points to improvement in their relations, but politics and suspicion overriding economics...

Hmmm
Square’s Puzzling Top 10 Lists Negative Myths About It
August 15, 2014

Square, which was just the subject of a less-than-glowing story in FastCompany, published a blog post about the Top 10 negative myths about its service on Thursday (Aug. 14). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...