In Depth

Obama Retreats On Encrypted-Data Law Push
October 12, 2015

It looks as though the tech industry has gained a win in the ongoing battle over access to consumer data transmitted via smartphones and digital devices, with President Barack Obama's administration announcing it will not seek new laws granting government access to this encrypted information.

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CPI Card Group: Riding The EMV Wave
October 12, 2015

Unless you have been hiding under a rock, you know Oct. 1, 2015, was the deadline for the “liability shift.” After Oct. 1, the party that caused a non-EMV transaction to occur (i.e., either the non-EMV card issuer or the merchant that does not have...

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How Businesses Trust The Blockchain, Their Banks And Themselves
October 12, 2015

A wave of data from last week offers a few highs and a few lows. Take a dive into the stats about how corporations trust the blockchain, operate with their banks and tackle finances themselves. New research shows the state of cash reserves among corporations...

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WinUru Wants To Help Customers Win At Commerce (Literally)
October 12, 2015

Shopping done right can feel like a victory, especially when consumers manage to “save” more than they spend and/or when they snag what others said was impossible to find. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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eComm Stocks Slide, Bankers Go Bonkers For Blockchain And Digital Payments Dominate
October 12, 2015

Americans hit the road en masse this weekend. A little-known fact is that Columbus Day is actually the second most road traffic-producing holiday of the year, following only Thanksgiving. Nationwide, citizens have set out to leaf peep (in the Northeast), drink cider and enjoy the...

Does The CFPB Really Help Consumers?
October 12, 2015

The law of unintended consequences is alive and well in Washington, D.C. and in particular, inside the agency formed to advocate for the consumer in matters related to financial services. So says MPD CEO Karen Webster, who compares the actions of the CFPB over the...

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How QVC, HSN Reinvented Retail With Mobile
October 09, 2015

For many retailers, building an effective omnichannel presence means offering customers everything they want at every possible opportunity. 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...

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Is China’s Cross-Border Inter-Bank Payments System A Bust?
October 09, 2015

China’s cross border payments system debuted this week to little fanfare. The hours are short, for one thing. Here’s what bears watching as CIPS works through growing pains.

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Amazon’s Next Big Target: Colleges?
October 09, 2015

The college move-in process can be chaotic. 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...