Cross-border Payments

Cross-border Payments
UK Travel Firm Thomas Cook Needs $251M To Stay Afloat
September 20, 2019

Thomas Cook, a global travel company based in based in London, needs to find 200 million pounds for lenders or it could collapse, according to a report by Reuters.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Alibaba, Tencent Withhold Data To Defy China’s Credit Score 
September 19, 2019

Chinese tech titans Alibaba and Tencent are spurning the government’s private credit-scoring protocol by restricting access to customer data, The Financial Times reported on Thursday (Sept. 19). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Global Payments
What Brexit Uncertainty Will Mean For Ireland’s FinServ Future
September 19, 2019

The Brexit saga is a case study in uncertainty ever since then-British Prime Minister David Cameron stepped down June 24, 2016, the day after the referendum vote unexpectedly ruled in favor of leaving the European Union. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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TransferWise Reports 66 Pct. Profit Growth YOY
September 18, 2019

TransferWise, one of Europe’s top five FinTech startups, announced profits for the third fiscal year in a row, with revenue after taxes 66 percent higher than last fiscal year, CNBC reported on Wednesday (Sept. 18). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Global Payments
FinTech InstaReM Launches Remittance Service In Canada
September 18, 2019

Cross-border payments provider InstaReM is rolling out its digital money transfer services in Canada, the company said in a press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Deep Dive: Tailoring Global Subscriptions To Local Markets’ Needs
September 18, 2019

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Amazon Seeks Delivery Expansion In Germany
September 17, 2019

Amazon said it has started hiring delivery drivers in Germany as it ramps up its logistics arm, with plans to open 11 more distribution centers in the country, according to a report by Reuters. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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How BlueJeans Solved Its Recurring Payments Woes
September 17, 2019

Transaction fees and interchange rates, among other factors, can turn a simple transaction into a complex process for merchants. But Mike Schramm, director of global eCommerce for video conference provider BlueJeans, says localizing the payments experience, including recurring payments, can help. In the latest Global...

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Trending: Why BlueJeans Pays Local On A Global Commerce Stage
September 16, 2019

Subscription providers would be the first to state that payments need to move seamlessly and continuously across borders. Consumers do not want to encounter any friction when it comes to reoccurring payments, whether that means merchants not accepting their preferred payment method or going through...