Though South Korea’s startup ecosystem is relatively new — its first accelerator was launched just three years ago — the culture is evolving quickly. With a big government backing, bold entrepreneurial spirit and increasing FinTech interest, the country’s tech scene is quickly becoming a global...
It may be slightly early to hang those holiday lights, but global shipping companies are already prepping for the holiday hustle. For the October X-Border Payments Optimization Tracker™, PYMNTS spoke with Chip Hull, vice president of FedEx Cross Border, about the challenges involved with cross-border...
It may be slightly early to hang those holiday lights, but global shipping companies are already prepping for the holiday hustle. For the October X-Border Payments Optimization Tracker™, PYMNTS spoke with Chip Hull, vice president of FedEx Cross Border, about the challenges involved with cross-border...
Even while the U.S. is seeing a resurgence of sorts in initial public offerings, Europe may be seeing a bit of a slide. Reuters reported on Tuesday (Oct. 11) that two European companies have scuttled their intentions to come public, citing the oft-repeated refrain (by other...
The dynamic nature of the cross-border space continues to spark innovation and advancements in payments. But with banking undergoing its own transformation, how will these changes impact the way x-border players do business? Mike Massaro, CEO of Flywire, joined Karen Webster to share his take...
Google may have been banned from China as an internet search provider, but it has a new way into the market — its transformation into a hardware company. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...
Nearly half of all SMEs say that they will increase their international business. When that happens, they say that their biggest fear isn’t fraud or security — it's currency volatility. AFEX’s State of International Payments Report highlights the risks and complexities that keep payments players...
Blockchain startup loyyal is participating in the historic Dubai Future Accelerators program, backed by a $275 million fund. The announcement from the startup, which focuses on global loyalty and rewards, comes after it paired up with His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, VP...
U.S.A. … U.S.A. … The results are in, and the U.S. is on top. In the Q3 2016 X-Border Payments Optimization Index™, American merchants received a score of 67.5 points, indicating they are the world’s best at appealing to international audiences. Find out what nations...
