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WEX Answers B2B Payments’ Four Big “Why’s”

WEX Answers B2B Payments’ Four Big “Why’s”
WEX Answers B2B Payments’ Four Big “Why’s”
May 19, 2017  |  Payments Innovation

In the complex payments space, it’s often innovate-or-die, especially when it comes to cross-border payments methods and payments technologies. Bob Sneed, VP Payment Solutions, WEX,...

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Will AR and VR Be Our New Reality?
Will AR and VR Be Our New Reality?
May 19, 2017  |  Chatbots

Facebook’s F8 conference is one of the largest conferences for developers and entrepreneurs. Starting in 2007, the event has had a different focus each year...

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eCommerce Ignites for Walmart And Bye-Bye for Brokers and Bitcoin?
eCommerce Ignites for Walmart And Bye-Bye for Brokers and Bitcoin?
May 19, 2017  |  Sizzle/Fizzle

Double-digit growth in Walmart eCommerce sales impress, and now the war with Amazon heats up a bit. And speaking of heating up, worries are flaring...

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NEW REPORT: Asia Pacific, Still Cash Crazy
NEW REPORT: Asia Pacific, Still Cash Crazy
May 19, 2017  |  Cash

Even as some countries move away from physical currency in favor of more modern payment methods, demand in larger nations means the Asia-Pacific region is...

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Why No One Talks About Cross-Border Receivables
Why No One Talks About Cross-Border Receivables
May 18, 2017  |  Cross Border Commerce

In B2B, expansion is both goal and challenge, especially in cross-border situations, where collecting on receivables can be a lengthy and daunting process. Flywire EVP...

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MoneyGram, Ant And Making The “Unbanked’s Bank”
MoneyGram, Ant And Making The “Unbanked’s Bank”
May 18, 2017  |  Financial Inclusion

On Tuesday, MoneyGram’s shareholders gave an unequivocal thumbs up to the buyout by Ant Financial. With one more hurdle yet to clear, CFIUS approval, MoneyGram CEO Alex Holmes tells Karen...

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NEW REPORT: When Digital Drives Offline Sales
NEW REPORT: When Digital Drives Offline Sales
May 18, 2017  |  Omnicommerce

Even consumers who still frequent brick-and-mortar shops expect the latest omni features at their fingertips to help improve their shopping experience. From responsive mobile websites...

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Numerated Wants To Give Banks Their Alt-Lending Street Cred
Numerated Wants To Give Banks Their Alt-Lending Street Cred
May 17, 2017  |  Banking

"Simple digital onboarding at the ‘touch of a thumb.’ Instant access to a slew of hard-to-access data. Real-time credit decisions. Personalized customer acquisition. Nope — that’s...

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Putting Digital Experiences To The Test
Putting Digital Experiences To The Test
May 17, 2017  |  Matchmakers

Eight years ago, the mobile industry was a very different world. The iPhone was two years old, and the App Store was just getting off...

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