PCM Vol.2 - Issue 4

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Welcome to <strong>Vol.2</strong> - issue 4 We are very excited to announce the release of the fourth <strong>Issue</strong> in 2016 of the Payments & Cards Newtwork eMagazine. The main topics in this issue revolve around the development stage of blockchain technology and the risks these new technologies pose toward users. In light of this we feature Pavel Metveev, introducing us to Wirex - an exciting startup company with great ambitions to make blockchain technology benefit everyone. Moreover, he points out vital aspects that may determine a succesful future for Bitcoin. We feature fraud expert Shaya Posner who has provided us with a comprehensive overview about payments fraud and fraud management best practices. Carrying on from this, we feature Simon Barker, CEO at Conferma, who presents a commercial payment solution which can revolutionize corporate payments and is already very successfully deployed across the business travel sector. For our Expert Interview this month we spoke with Vanita Pandey, VP Product Marketing at ThreatMetrix, in which she discusses the current state of cybercrime from the perspective of individual consumers and businesses. Finally, an overview of the hottest job openings we have at the moment. Feel like you need a change or looking for a job opportunity? Don’t hesitate and apply now. What better way to network and get to know your peers in the industry? Check out our premium event partners and make use of the discounts we have on offer before they run out! What is more, as a business, the magazine offers you various advertising possibilities. Want to learn more? For any questions, suggestions, or concerns, please address them to the editors: Amir Abdin - amir@paymentsandcardsnetwork.com Duc Dang - duc@paymentsandcardsnetwork.com Joanna Bak - joanna@paymentsandcardsnetwork.com The Payments & Cards Network team wishes you good reading! 002
Contents thoughtleaders spotlight 16 4 8 10 STORIES 4 6 8 10 Bitcoin - On Its Way to Success Pavel Metveev explains the current stage of bitcoin adoption and where its future lies. Payment Fraud - What It Is And How To Manage It Shaya Posner clarifies payments fraud and provides us with very helpful advice on its management. How one FinTech Innovation could change the way you manage and control corporate expenses forever Simon Barker shines light on a commercial payment solution revolutionizing corperate payments. Expert Interview: Cybercrime Vanita Pandey dives with us into the current situation of cybercrime & the impact it has on the commerce world. 16 19 20 Spotlight: Wirex This time we talk to a hot startup aiming to combine cryptocurrency and traditional currency in everyone’s daily finances. Hot Jobs Looking for a new role and exciting challenges in 2016? Events Here we showcase the most exciting upcoming events 003
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