The MSCI Emerging Markets Index countries are off to a hot start this year. But for investors looking to get a piece of the MSCI Emerging Markets. Source: http://www.nasdaq.com

The dollar’s rapid rally is hurting many emerging market nations. Investors are getting out of dodge. Source: money.cnn.com

Beware contagion from looming bank failure in Brazil Source: http://www.cityam.com

Western companies may be underestimating the risks that come with making acquisitions in emerging markets, according to a recent survey by Deloitte Financial Advisory. Source: blogs.wsj.com

U.K.-based telecommunications conglomerate Vodafone has entered the contactless payment market. Source: http://www.pymnts.com

While online retailers struggle to fight fraud by implementing reliable authentication and verification methods, they also face a couple of challenges on the sales front, a recent survey indicates. Source: http://www.thepaypers.com

Passwords are a pain. I’ve just had to rummage around for the password required in order to post this article. I seem to have 100 or more different identities on different websites to manage. Source: http://www.iflscience.com

There’s no need to pinch Dream Payments — $6 million is a very real number for the mobile payments platform. Source: http://www.pymnts.com

Samsung is working on a biosignal ID system for smartwatch payments, according to a newly discovered patent. Source: http://www.wareable.com

After a lengthy delay, the Securities and Exchange Commission finalized Title IV of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act. Source: http://www.pymnts.com