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The Use Case For Network Tokens
The Use Case For Network Tokens
July 05, 2018  |  Risk Management

When it comes to personally identifiable information (PII), the words of Gandalf are a good rule for individuals to live by: “Keep it secret. Keep...

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‘Dollars On The Floor’ — Why A Lack Of Local Payment Options Hurts Retailers
‘Dollars On The Floor’ — Why A Lack Of Local Payment Options Hurts Retailers
July 05, 2018  |  Payment Methods

In Germany, security matters. In China, one must make sure to bring their top mobile game. Scandinavia has a thing for invoice-based payment programs. Much...

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Integrated Payments, With Regulation In Mind
Integrated Payments, With Regulation In Mind
July 04, 2018  |  Payment Methods

To paraphrase an old maxim: There is nothing new under the sun. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Papa Platform Gives Grandkids On Demand
Papa Platform Gives Grandkids On Demand
July 04, 2018  |  Matchmakers

There is a lot to be gained by matching senior citizens with college students, a lesson learned by Papa Founder and CEO Andrew Parker when...

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Firecracker Research Informs Payments Decision Makers
Firecracker Research Informs Payments Decision Makers
July 04, 2018  |  Payment Methods

Languid hot holiday day? Day off from work? Time to get thinking -- about payments, financial services and innovation, and getting a leg up on the...

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US Gets Attention Amid Late Payments Trends
US Gets Attention Amid Late Payments Trends
July 03, 2018  |  B2B Payments

It’s not just the U.K. that sees an increase of late payments – right into Independence Day, the former colonies see their own rising tide...

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Cashing In On Returns: Marketplaces Reinvent Inventory Liquidation
Cashing In On Returns: Marketplaces Reinvent Inventory Liquidation
July 03, 2018  |  eCommerce

The rise of eCommerce, and the fierce competition it has produced among merchants, has led to return policies that are liberal, inexpensive and nearly hassle-free...

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AI And Credit Unions: A Tool, Not Just Tech
AI And Credit Unions: A Tool, Not Just Tech
July 03, 2018  |  Artificial Intelligence

Across the U.S., there are 5,757 credit unions with 103.992 million members – and it’s been reported by the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) that roughly 45.4 percent of the...

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Startup Roundup: A Look At Local, National And Global Expansions
Startup Roundup: A Look At Local, National And Global Expansions
July 03, 2018  |  Startup Roundup

In the life of a startup, there’s no better news than growth, be it across new verticals, devices or geographies. As startups such as DadeSystems,...

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