2017 Q4 Earnings Show Growth for Square, Shopify and Several PFs

Many companies have now released fourth quarter earnings for 2017 and everyone from Square and Shopify to Blackbaud and RealPage are reporting growth both quarterly and annually. The payment facilitator model, again, proves to be a lucrative business opportunity and with the continuous growth and momentum that digital technology brings to the payments ecosystem, 2018 is expected to follow suit.

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Podcast: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You

This week, we talk with Chris Bucolo, director of market strategy for managed security service provider ControlScan, about e-commerce security.

When they take on payments, companies jump into a complex system where all parties are responsible for maintaining data security.

In some cases, payment facilitators are companies that have created applications that work well for the vertical they serve. But they may not always be aware of all the risk elements associated with that application.

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Podcast: A Sneak Peek at the Upcoming MAC Conference

In this week’s podcast, we’re talking with Vadeene Sisk, chair of the Education Committee and secretary for MAC. She shares her perspective on what the organization does and how it can help payment facilitators. She also lets listeners in on highlights from some of the organization’s recent educational activities, including a popular webinar on what to expect from a Trump administration.

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