Apple’s NFC Practices Draw Scrutiny From Dutch Regulators
Apple’s NFC Practices Draw Scrutiny From Dutch Regulators
December 04, 2020  |  Regulation

For Big Tech, a reckoning may be near for near-field communications. To that end, Apple is facing more scrutiny centered on its payments ecosystem, and...

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Today In B2B: Intuit Closes Credit Karma Buy; Vaccine Supply Chain Scams
Today In B2B: Intuit Closes Credit Karma Buy; Vaccine Supply Chain Scams
December 04, 2020  |  B2B Payments

Today in B2B payments, IBM uncovers a business email scam targeting the vaccine supply chain, while Intuit finalizes its Credit Karma takeover. Plus, SellersFunding expands...

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The Changing Shape Of Customers’ Wants And Needs In The Digital Age
The Changing Shape Of Customers’ Wants And Needs In The Digital Age
December 04, 2020  |  Today In Data

No matter what type of transaction is under discussion, whether it’s B2B or B2C, in the data-driven, post COVID-19 world, the expectations on both sides of every...

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Big Lots Q3 Earnings Break Records, Blow Past Forecasts
Big Lots Q3 Earnings Break Records, Blow Past Forecasts
December 04, 2020  |  Retail

Discount retailer Big Lots reported a third-quarter profit of $29.9 million on $1.38 billion in revenue, surpassing Wall Street’s forecasts. The Columbus, Ohio-based chain has...

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Grab, Sea And Ant Chosen To Receive Digital Banking Licenses In Singapore 
Grab, Sea And Ant Chosen To Receive Digital Banking Licenses In Singapore 
December 04, 2020  |  International

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) on Friday (Dec. 4) chose four firms to receive digital banking licenses, including “digital full bank” licenses for Singapore-based Sea Ltd....

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Manual Backlogs Flee In The Face Of Back-Office Digitization Sweep
Manual Backlogs Flee In The Face Of Back-Office Digitization Sweep
December 04, 2020  |  B2B Payments

The marriage of digital spend management to full-throated cross-border B2B payments capabilities is a match made in FinServ heaven, as the reengineering of payments pathways...

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In-Store Grocery Shopping Melds With Digital Payments To Nourish Commerce
In-Store Grocery Shopping Melds With Digital Payments To Nourish Commerce
December 04, 2020  |  Omnicommerce

Would it surprise you to learn that nearly 79 percent of U.S. grocery shoppers still prefer to buy at least some of their groceries in-store?...

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November Jobless Rate Falls To 6.7 Pct, But US Adds Disappointing 245,000 Nonfarm Jobs
November Jobless Rate Falls To 6.7 Pct, But US Adds Disappointing 245,000 Nonfarm Jobs
December 04, 2020  |  Economy

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on Friday (Dec. 4) that America added 245,000 nonfarm jobs in November — a continued improvement since the pandemic...

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Deep Dive: Why BNPL Could Be Key To Boosting Consumers’ Purchasing Power This Holiday Season
Deep Dive: Why BNPL Could Be Key To Boosting Consumers’ Purchasing Power This Holiday Season
December 04, 2020  |  Buy Now Pay Later

A strained holiday shopping season is upon us, with many consumers still struggling financially as the pandemic grips the nation. The unprecedented health crisis is prompting customers to turn...

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