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Fed Pushes Banks On Real-Time Payment Reporting
August 28, 2015

The Federal Reserve is boosting its oversight of large U.S. financial institutions, with an eye toward tracking the trillions of dollars crossing the payments system, The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday (Aug. 26). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Mobile Commerce
Digital River Partners To Help Merchants Build Brands Online
August 28, 2015

Digital River, the Commerce-as-a-Service company, is partnering with Mirum, the global digital high-end fashion and retailer-centered agency, the companies said in a Thursday (Aug. 27) release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

International
UK Sees Surge In Contactless Spending
August 28, 2015

According to data from MasterCard and Barclaycard, contactless spending in the U.K. experienced a massive boost over the past 12 months.

Merchant Innovation
Macy’s Launches Personal Stylist Shopping Service
August 28, 2015

The retail giant is set to launch its new stylist service My Stylist@Macy’s this fall, complete with complimentary personal shopping and the ability to make in-store appointments online.

Merchant Innovation
Walmart Kicks Off Holiday Layaway Season Early
August 28, 2015

Two weeks earlier than last year, the world’s largest retailer announced its holiday layaway program officially begins today.

Mobile Commerce
Softcard’s Closure Puts Dent In Gemalto’s Mobile Revenue
August 28, 2015

The now-defunct mobile payment service Softcard hasn’t made the headlines in a while, but its name showed up again yesterday (Aug. 27) when Gemalto, a mobile chip and smart card maker, reported its mobile revenue figures, Reuters reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Proxama/Sygnity Pair To Help Issuers Tailor mPayments
August 28, 2015

Proxama, the international mobile company that is centered on proximity marketing and payment solutions, is teaming up with Sygnity, the mobile ePayment solutions provider, in a strategic partnership and international reseller deal. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

SumUp mPOS Going Contactless With BBVA/Groupon Support
August 28, 2015

The mPOS company SumUp, which focuses on Europe, said Thursday (Aug. 27) that it has received a €10 million investment from backers that include BBVA Ventures and Groupon. Additionally, existing investors, including American Express and others, participated in the funding round, the company said in...

Mobile Commerce
Where And When Consumers Check Email
August 28, 2015

So now we know why everyone takes so long in the bathroom. 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...