Europe’s arguably better-run answer to Square, iZettle, has decided to broaden the purview of its business beyond the mPOS systems that put it on the map. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...
The European Commission is considering a slew of changes to how it monitors money laundering as part of its fight to cut off easy financing for terrorist organizations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...
As the use of tap-and-go cards is steadily on the rise in the U.K., it seems a particular species of fraud that sees the elderly being preyed upon by their slightly more tech-savvy friends and family is as well. Get the Full Story Complete the...
Since the words “Turkish prison” are more or less synonymous with “terrifyingly awful conditions,” it is in some sense unsurprising that a Turkish hacker is currently looking at a 334-year sentence for stealing some credit card data. Whatever else can be said about the criminal...
In U.K. retail intrigue news, the U.K.’s second largest supermarket group, Sainsbury’s, has been shot down in its takeover attempt for Argos and Homebase Owner Home Retail Group. Sainsbury’s reportedly made the move in November 2015, but it was rejected. Sainsbury further noted the deal...
While Uber continues to expand throughout most of the world, cultural impasses are proving to be an obstacle for the ridesharing powerhouse in some regions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...
Consumers in the developed world tend to think of their financial systems as complex, particularly as compared to the developing world. And while that is not an entirely incorrect perception, it might just be a little bit skewed. When it comes time to pay in...
More job cuts are coming to the big banks in both Europe and the U.S. in 2016, with announcements of 100,000 job cuts already in the ether and thousands more expected from Barclays and BNP Paribas in the next few weeks, according to Financial Times. This year’s...
Blendle, a small publishing startup, has a dream to create a platform that makes it easy to pay for journalism online and — as a corollary — makes it easier for journalists to get paid online. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...
