Yearly Archives: 2014

Retailers thwarting Apple Pay and other mobile payments – Retail Dive

At a time when added security at point-of-sale systems is highly desirable, many retailers seem more interested in saving on bank fees. Source: http://www.retaildive.com

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CVS Pulls Apple Pay, And Many See A Fight Over Mobile Wallets

Rite Aid took the same step, leading many observers to note that the two companies are part of a group of retailers that’s developing its own payment system, called CurrentC. Source: http://www.npr.org

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For Emerging Markets, Catching Up Is Not That Hard to Do – Institutional Investor

Contrary to conventional wisdom, emerging markets can indeed achieve convergence with more economically developed countries. Source: http://www.institutionalinvestor.com

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ETF Money Flows Into Emerging Markets First Time in Four Weeks – Bloomberg

Money flowed back into U.S. exchange-traded funds that invest in emerging-markets after three weeks of withdrawals. Source: http://www.bloomberg.com

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Emerging market stock and bond flows at 2014 low in October-IIF – Reuters

Oct 27 (Reuters) – Emerging markets attracted only $1billion in portfolio flows in October, the lowest since thestart of 2014 and a sharp drop from $10.5 billion last month,the Institute of International… Source: http://www.reuters.com

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Emerging-Market Stocks Rise as China Shares Halt Five-Day Slump – Bloomberg

Emerging-market stocks rose, led by China’s biggest rally in three months, as profits at industrial companies improved and President Xi Jinping signaled a nationwide expansion of free-trade zones. Source: http://www.bloomberg.com

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The Flushing Toilet Is Symbolic Of One Of The Biggest Investing Opportunities … – Business Insider

US Trust likes the “Transformers.” Source: http://www.businessinsider.com

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Wells Fargo doles out up to $20 credit for using its cards with Apple Pay

Do you need more incentive to hop on the Apple Pay bandwagon? Well you’re in luck if you’re a Wells Fargo customer. The bank is currently running a promotion by which customers who use their credit card with Apple Pay…

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‘Replay’ Attacks Spoof Chip Card Charges — Krebs on Security

Fake “chip and PIN” transactions cost banks money– new technology for credit cards is no panacea. http://t.co/TEDCemjD9I Source: krebsonsecurity.com

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NYPD to equip police officers and vehicles with biometric smartphones and tablets

Starting next year, the New York City Police Department will provide new biometric technology for its 35,000 police officers and 6,000 vehicles, according to a report by Government Technology. The … Source: http://www.biometricupdate.com

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