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Apple Pay By The Numbers: Volume 4
November 14, 2014

Been a tougher than normal week for Apple, as some news about a Chinese malware called “Wirelurker” snagged headlines and gave the world a glimpse into the future of iOS security concerns, a future that could be called “Masque Attack.”  Also Apple Pay’s competition seemed...

“No Thanks” to Apple Pay
November 14, 2014

It’s not just CVS and Rite Aid who are saying “No Thanks” to the newest mobile wallet solution, Apple Pay. Small business don’t seem to be fans of the service either, according to reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

TSYS, FICO Launch Analytics-Powered Card Marketing Product
November 14, 2014

TSYS announced a new licensing agreement with predictive analytics and decision management software company, FICO, according to TSYS release.

Mirror Mirror On The Wall, Pay With PayPal Or Not At All
November 14, 2014

At fashion designer Rebecca Minkoff’s store in New York’s fashionable Soho district, a dressing room has a digital mirror that identifies garments, makes accessory recommendations and can summon sales associates to bring in that garment in alternative colors and sizes. But what makes this digital...

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Google Wallet Abandons In-App Purchases
November 14, 2014

Google Wallet has officially pulled out of the in-app business—although it will continue to handle such purchases until March 2, 2015—and has gone out of its way to neither offer a replacement service nor to steer any business to any existing service. Get the Full...

It’s Only A Matter of Time: EU Mobile Payments Regulation
November 14, 2014

New mobile payment laws — particularly surrounding security measures — are likely to be proposed by the European Commission, Out-Law.com reported Thursday (Nov. 13), citing an official at the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Terrorist Treasury: ISIS Minting Its Own Money
November 14, 2014

When the telco-based mobile wallet ISIS (from AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile) recently changed its name to Softcard, it was done partially to distinguish itself from the al-Qaeda offshoot terrorist group with the same name, standing for the Islamic State of Iraq and Levant. But the...

Tim Cook Tells WSJ “You Are Only Relevant as a Merchant if Customers Love You”
November 13, 2014

Apple CEO Tim Cook took the stage with the WSJ’s Gerard Baker at Wall Street Journal Live to discuss the growth of Apple and the new products. In the Q&A, Cook cautioned retailers about the new Apple Pay solution: You will only stay relevant if...

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Emotion Plays A Bigger Role In B2B Purchasing Than Anyone Wants To Admit
November 13, 2014

When Gallup—the polling folk—examined B2B purchasing habits, they discovered that emotions play a much larger role than most are comfortable admitting. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...