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Outside Monitors Police Misbehaving FIs
September 01, 2015

Private watchdogs called outside monitors are becoming a useful and popular tool in keeping an eye on financial institutions. 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...

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How Social Media Bridges China’s Lending Gap
September 01, 2015

At least one Chinese company has paired social media with lending. 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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PayPal’s 40 Percent Upside
September 01, 2015

Despite the recent plunge in its offering price, PayPal could see a 40 percent jump to $46 per share if the company’s recent investments pay off. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Alibaba’s Stock Slumps — Again
September 01, 2015

Amid the turmoil that has rocked the Chinese stock market and names that are traded on the U.S. exchanges, one name stands out among many, and that’s Alibaba. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Why Barclays Is Banking On Bitcoin
September 01, 2015

For the past few months, Barclays’ name has been showing up in stories about bitcoin. And over the weekend, Barclays made it clear that its not backing down on its support for the digital currency. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Interpol Battles Bitcoin Crime With Own Cryptocurrency
September 01, 2015

No matter how hard mainstream bitcoin enthusiasts work to give the digital currency a good name, there’s always going to be another bitcoin criminal to slander its reputation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Google+ Brings Consumer-Curated ‘Collections’ To iOS
September 01, 2015

The Google+ social platform’s Collections feature is now available to iOS users, the company announced yesterday (Aug. 31) in a blog post. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Apple’s Good News In The UK — The Contactless Payment Cap Has Been Upped (Slightly)
September 01, 2015

Apple Pay launched in the U.K. around a month ago — albeit with one very sharp limit. Consumers, due to a cap on contactless payments methods (like Apple Pay, Google Wallet, contactless cards or just about anything that makes use of NFC) were limited to...

How Chinese Brands Are Turning The Tide On Cross-Border Commerce
August 31, 2015

With more Chinese companies emerging on the global market, now is the time to start talking about China’s role in becoming the next cross-border eCommerce frontier. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...