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Connected Commerce Is So Hot Right Now (Thanks To Payments)
Connected Commerce Is So Hot Right Now (Thanks To Payments)
March 15, 2019  |  Commerce

Connected commerce is among the hottest trends in retail, and not just for streaming or ridesharing or online gaming services, but for subscription purchases, too....

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If Cash Won’t Die, Why Not Manage It Better Digitally?
If Cash Won’t Die, Why Not Manage It Better Digitally?
March 15, 2019  |  Cash

Cash is a survivor. Cash will likely outlive us all. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Citi: Global Payments In Crosshairs Of Treasurers’ Biggest Challenges
Citi: Global Payments In Crosshairs Of Treasurers’ Biggest Challenges
March 14, 2019  |  B2B Payments

Volatile times make for sleepless nights for corporate executives, particularly those whose job it is to manage the cash positions of their organizations. For corporate...

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Can PSD2 Get Past Its GDPR Problem As Deadlines Hit?
Can PSD2 Get Past Its GDPR Problem As Deadlines Hit?
March 14, 2019  |  Regulation

Ladies and gentlemen, it has finally arrived. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Why Reports Of The Password’s Decline Are Somewhat Exaggerated
Why Reports Of The Password’s Decline Are Somewhat Exaggerated
March 14, 2019  |  Authentication

The password doesn’t get a lot of love these days, and not for entirely unfair reasons. Consumers in 2019 are well past the point where...

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Mastercard: The Why Of The Ethoca Buy
Mastercard: The Why Of The Ethoca Buy
March 13, 2019  |  Mastercard

In the quest to reduce false positives and chargebacks, and boost digital commerce for consumers, Mastercard is buying Ethoca. Johan Gerber, executive vice president of...

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Automate Or Stagnate: The Accounts Payable No-Choice Choice
Automate Or Stagnate: The Accounts Payable No-Choice Choice
March 13, 2019  |  Payment Methods

Inertia is a powerful, if unhelpful, force in business. A process doesn’t necessarily have to be good or useful to get a contingent of people...

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Digital Billing’s New Usage-Based Look
Digital Billing’s New Usage-Based Look
March 13, 2019  |  Digital Payments

Let’s a take a moment to celebrate the paper boys and girls who — showing early commitment to initiative, hard work and entrepreneurship — handled...

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How Neighborhood Goods Is Breathing New Life Into The Department Store Model
How Neighborhood Goods Is Breathing New Life Into The Department Store Model
March 12, 2019  |  Retail

For physical retail, and department stores in particular, it’s both the best of times and worst of times. The headline topping the news this week...

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