Today, consumers can quickly access digital media like music and videos on their smartphones. Should they also expect the same ease of access to their money? For the March Faster Payments Tracker™, PYMNTS spoke with George Evers, director of immediate payments for VocaLink, about how faster payment solutions are offering a more efficient and secure process for sending and receiving money between parties. Plus, the latest headlines and trends in the world of faster payments.  Read More...

While AMZN has slipped down slightly from its all-time high, some analysts are betting on big growth for the retail, streaming and cloud computing giant — especially if Amazon keeps augmenting its sources of revenue. Could a push into the search advertising market in the next few years be what propels the stock over $1,000?  Read More...

The latest company to join the chatbot game from a retail standpoint is Samsung. At Mobile World Congress (MWC), the device manufacturer unveiled its new offering for the retail industry, which sees its employees as the latest beneficiary to artificial intelligence via chatbots.  Read More...