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Black Friday’s Not Dead; It’s Just Flown The Coop

Black Friday’s Not Dead; It’s Just Flown The Coop
Black Friday’s Not Dead; It’s Just Flown The Coop
November 24, 2017  |  Retail

America invented Thanksgiving, but it has mostly kept that holiday to itself. The day after Thanksgiving, however, is another story. Get the Full Story Complete...

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The Untraditionally Inexpensive Traditional Thanksgiving Of 2017
The Untraditionally Inexpensive Traditional Thanksgiving Of 2017
November 23, 2017  |  Retail

There are a lot of ways to cook a turkey, and today Americans will be trying all of them. Deep-fried, brined, baked and dipped in...

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China Eyes Open Markets, Wide Shut
China Eyes Open Markets, Wide Shut
November 23, 2017  |  Investments

On the face of it, China’s announcement that it would open its financial markets to increased ownership by foreign companies seems a sea change. Get...

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India’s Grand (Cashless) Experiment, One Year On
India’s Grand (Cashless) Experiment, One Year On
November 23, 2017  |  International

Anniversaries are a time for reflection, and one year into India’s grand de-monetization drive, the results are mixed.  Counterfeiting activity has simply moved to embrace...

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Artificial Intelligence: FIs’ Friend Or Foe?
Artificial Intelligence: FIs’ Friend Or Foe?
November 22, 2017  |  Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) doesn’t walk and talk like C3P0 of “Star Wars” (many would say: “Thank God”). It doesn’t mask murderous intentions with a calming...

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Xoom’s Two-Year Digital Remittance Zoom
Xoom’s Two-Year Digital Remittance Zoom
November 22, 2017  |  Digital Payments

Two years after being acquired by PayPal, digital money transfer service Xoom has a story that it wants the world to know. Get the Full Story Complete...

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A Holly, Jolly – And Connected – Christmas
A Holly, Jolly – And Connected – Christmas
November 22, 2017  |  Internet of Things

There will certainly be many sales to choose from once the Thanksgiving dinner dishes have all been cleared and the Black Friday festivities begin at...

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Account Takeover: An Evolution In eCommerce Fraud
Account Takeover: An Evolution In eCommerce Fraud
November 21, 2017  |  Fraud Prevention

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Fighting The Friendly Fraud Fight
Fighting The Friendly Fraud Fight
November 21, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

Card not present (CNP) fraud is on the rise. Fraudsters are adept and adapting to the paths of least resistance when it comes to scamming...

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