News
To Cash Or Not To Cash, That Is The Question
June 03, 2014

When it comes time to pay, what is the best method of payment? The debate continues over whether or not cash is the answer. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

News
AmEx to Customers: Potential Data Breach
June 03, 2014

In the digital age, data breaches are unfortunately becoming more common. American Express can add its name to the long list of companies affected by hackers getting access to consumers’ personal information. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Company Spotlight
Putin: “Da” to Visa and MasterCard Staying In Russia
June 03, 2014

Russian President Vladimir Putin reportedly has signed amendments to a recently enacted law that make it easier for MasterCard and Visa to remain operating in that country. Specific details, remain sketchy, and there may be a $3 billion string attached to the deal.

B2B Payments
The Quest For The $4 Trillion B2B Holy Grail
June 03, 2014

U.S. small businesses today spend a combined $4 trillion on expenses necessary to keep their companies operating, most of which is spent via checks. And that doesn’t include payroll costs. During a recent Sanford C. Bernstein Strategic Decision Conference, American Express President Ed Gilligan described...

Alternative Finances
IRS: Leasing Organizations Need To Pony Up
June 03, 2014

Death and taxes might be two constants in life, but if the International Revenue Service has anything to say about it, the details of one of them can change. Unfortunately, the IRS has not found a way to prevent death, but it recently announced an...

International
Alipay Launches Healthcare App
June 03, 2014

Alipay is planning to launch an app to help patients of hospitals with everything from appointments to payments. The app would allow medical professionals to communicate with their patients and even rate doctors. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Commentary
Will Apple Become The American Express of Mobile Payments?
June 02, 2014

Today is the day that we might actually get a peek into Apple’s playbook on mobile payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our...

In Depth
How To Satisfy The Omnichannel Consumer
June 02, 2014

On June 4, Vantiv will host a Web seminar to discuss key findings in a new white paper “Omni-Integration Imperatives: Reaching the Omniconsumer.” During the event, representatives from both companies will provide detailed insights into what financial institutions and merchants can do to adjust to...

Merchant Innovation
Apple’s World Wide Developers Conference Starts Today
June 02, 2014

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