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Microsoft, Vantiv Forge Payments Agreement
January 15, 2014

Payments processing service Vantiv has announced a new business payments partnership with Microsoft. 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 daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

MasterCard CEO Ajay Banga Applauds Cashless Nigeria Policy
January 14, 2014

The rapid evolution of the payments landscape in Nigeria was highlighted as a global success story by Ajay Banga, the President and CEO of MasterCard Worldwide, at an address to Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) officials and other Nigerian officials and business leaders. Banga was...

Biometrics On Display at NRF Show
January 14, 2014

A number of companies are promoting new biometric security technologies this week at the National Federation Annual Convention and Expo in New York. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Google Makes Its ‘Nest’ In Data-Collection Tech
January 14, 2014

Google is continuing its rapid pace of acquisitions with the purchase of Nest Labs, maker of smart domestic appliances like thermostats and smoke detectors. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Just How Much Is A Twitter Follower Worth?
January 14, 2014

A new firm founded will seek to provide data on the value that a Twitter follower provides to a company’s overall marketing strategy. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Financial Inclusion Key In MasterCard/Ecobank Partnership
January 14, 2014

15 January 2014 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 daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications...

Vantiv Expects Faster M-Payments In AT&T Deal
January 14, 2014

In a bid to ensure faster customer transaction times for mobile payments, merchant processor Vantiv has partnered with AT&T. 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...

Visa Still Getting Its Kicks From FIFA
January 14, 2014

Visa has solidified its relationship with FIFA through the next decade. 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 daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing...

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MPOS Tracker: Market To Face Consolidation In 2014
January 14, 2014

Our latest November 2013 MPOS Tracker finds that the mobile point-of-sale (mPOS) sector is in the midst of rapid expansion. But, despite this growth, not all players in the ecosystem stand to gain in 2014 and beyond. Our new report suggests the coming months could...