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New CEO Seeks Client Stickiness From Shift In Global Cash Access’ Sales Strategy
May 07, 2014

Instead of concentrating sales on individual products, Global Cash Access has begun bundling its products aided by a kiosk under a strategy change for the gaming cash-access specialist implemented by new CEO Ram Chary. Chary replaced David Lopez as the company’s leader in January and...

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Alibaba’s Eye-Popping IPO
May 07, 2014

It's official! Chinese e-commerce juggernaut Alibaba has filed for a U.S. IPO, and by all analyst predictions it is going to be a monster. With the filing comes many answers about what the companies annual revenue, market capitalization and market share are. However, the new...

International
Alibaba Files for U.S. IPO
May 06, 2014

It’s official, Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba has officially filed with the security and exchange commission for an initial public officer (IPO).  The IPO prospectus filed with the SEC will give the first deep look into the company’s finances, until now Alibaba’s financials were only visible...

Company Spotlight
Putin to MasterCard And Visa: “Pay Up”
May 06, 2014

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed into law legislation that puts major constraints on foreign card brands doing business in that country, especially Visa and MasterCard. What's the deal? Billions in security deposits if they want to do business in the country.

International
Bluefly Plans to Expand Global Online Shopping with Pitney Bowes
May 06, 2014

The software will helps make international online purchasing and shipping simple for consumers.

International
American’s New eCommerce Innovation Is Yesterday’s News In China
May 06, 2014

Consumers with a dual passion for Twitter and Amazon saw their ideal world come into fruition recently with the launch of a collaboration that now makes it possible to tweet ones orders to Amazon. By responding to Twitter adds with #AmazonCart, users can save an...

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Europe Becoming Fleet Card Providers’ Latest Battleground
May 05, 2014

Both FleetCor and WEX have announced takeovers of the fuel card portfolios of two large oil companies in Europe, opening up opportunities for both to expand in the region. Shell and ExxonMobil, meanwhile, surely will benefit as well as the two companies handling their fuel...

Company Spotlight
MasterCard’s CEO Cites Russia And Europe As Challenges
May 02, 2014

MasterCard posted favorable first-quarter numbers, but questions arise about pending legislation in both Russia and Europe that could affect card brands and pricing. Learn what MasterCard CEO Ajay Banga told analysts when asked about the impact to MasterCard’s future.

International
Blackhawk Launches Virtual Gift Cards for Smartphones in Canada
May 02, 2014

The application allows customers to safely store eligible payment and gift cards on their smartphones and make purchases directly from the phone by simply holding it up to contactless payment terminals.