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Should Retailers Just Say ‘No’ To Digital Gift Cards?
Should Retailers Just Say ‘No’ To Digital Gift Cards?
June 16, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

Gift cards seem like a win-win payment option for retailers. But as traditional gift cards are slowly being phased out for digital replacements, that story...

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Unicorns Still Toeing (Hoofing) The IPO Line
Unicorns Still Toeing (Hoofing) The IPO Line
June 16, 2016  |  Investments

Still a dearth of tech IPOs this year, making our unicorns skittish about public debuts. Plus, a new U.S. unicorn entrant makes a bow. And...

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Beyond Auto-Pilot For Recurring SME Expenses
Beyond Auto-Pilot For Recurring SME Expenses
June 15, 2016  |  B2B Payments

Automating the accounts payable process has become a paramount priority for businesses looking to achieve top-tier performance levels. Integrating automated solutions is often talked about...

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Chime On Millennials And Mobile Banking – Will The Love Last?
Chime On Millennials And Mobile Banking – Will The Love Last?
June 15, 2016  |  Digital Banking

Hey, big banks, leave millennials alone! In the June edition of the Digital Banking Tracker™, Karen Webster spoke with Chris Britt, co-founder and CEO of...

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VocaLink Proposes New Payments System To Ease SME Cash Flow
VocaLink Proposes New Payments System To Ease SME Cash Flow
June 15, 2016  |  B2B Payments

Industry analysts agree that late B2B payments threaten the survival of small and medium-size enterprises. Often operating within thin margins, sometimes without easy access to...

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Another Multibillion Dollar Week, And Yotpo Bags $22M To Connect Brands To Their Fans
Another Multibillion Dollar Week, And Yotpo Bags $22M To Connect Brands To Their Fans
June 15, 2016  |  Investments

The recent “Chewbacca Mask” viral escapade  demonstrated one solid truth: The finest minds of Madison Avenue – Don Draper himself (were he real) – could...

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Visa Reduces Fraud At The Pump By 50+ Percent
Visa Reduces Fraud At The Pump By 50+ Percent
June 14, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

Gas stations are a hot spot for card fraud. Mark Nelsen, Visa’s SVP of Risk Products, shares new data on how Visa Transaction Advisor has...

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