Wells Fargo Waives Fees For Hurricane Sandy Victims
October 30, 2012

Wells Fargo has announced it will waive certain fees for customers affected by Hurricane Sandy and along the North Atlantic coast. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Like, Tweet Or Link, Social Commerce Is On The Rise
October 30, 2012

Social media continues to grow in popularity, and its commercial potential is obvious. But with the actual value of a click or share in doubt, how does one quantify just how big of a payments impact social commerce can make? Get the Full Story Complete...

Are Istanbul And Dubai Becoming Corridors For Gold In Iran?
October 30, 2012

According to official Turkish sources couriers carrying millions of dollars worth in gold have become a common sight at Istanbul’s Ataturk International Airport. Couriers fly the gold from Turkey to Dubai, where it is then shipped to Iran. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Transaction Banking Bets on Self-Service Solutions
October 30, 2012

The Global Transaction Banking Survey 2012, undertaken by Misys and Finextra, showed that the days of having separate business units responsible for cash management, payments and trade finance are well and truly over. 90 per cent of banks have created a single transaction banking group...

Virtual Currencies Unregulated But Not Threatening, ECB Says
October 30, 2012

The European Central Bank has decided that virtual currencies are gaining traction in the continent and decided to dedicate an analysis report to them. The report aims to provide “the basis for discussion on virtual currency schemes” and as such defines virtual currencies and exposes...

Spire Becomes Third Largest POS Player In Europe
October 30, 2012

Nilson Report has announced that Spire is the third largest point-of-sale player in Europe in 2011. The ranking confirms a rapid ascent since the organisation’s inception in August 2011, with figures based on shipments to the UK and Spain. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Ogone Finalizes Acquisition Of E-Money Issuer
October 30, 2012

PayPal’s Central and Eastern Europe division and TrustPay have teamed to add a new functionality for their customers in Estonia, Hungary and Slovenia. The new feature will allow PayPal account-holders to transfer money and pay online without the need for a bank card. Get the...

TrustPay, PayPal Partner To Offer Account Top-Ups In Eastern Europe
October 30, 2012

PayPal’s Central and Eastern Europe division and TrustPay have teamed to add a new functionality for their customers in Estonia, Hungary and Slovenia. The new feature will allow PayPal account-holders to transfer money and pay online without the need for a bank card. Get the...

20121030-Safety, Ease Of Transfer Drive Mobile Money Interest In Developing Countries
October 30, 2012

How aware are those in developing nations of mobile money systems, and how willing are they to adopt said financial services? According to a new study by Visa, the answers to both questions are promising. We take a look at the level of awareness, why...