Cross-border Payments

Cross-border Payments
How Manchester Became A Top FinTech Relocation Destination
October 07, 2016

It appears Manchester may be giving London a run for its money as the next great FinTech sector in the U.K. In recent years, Manchester has been a go-to location for people looking to leave London — and it’s not just because of the city’s...

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PayPal Enabled More Than 40 Million Purchases From China In 2015
October 07, 2016

More than 40 million consumers, or 25 percent of all PayPal users, bought at least one item from Chinese retailers using the service in 2015, according to a new report from PayPal. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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X-Border Merchant Rankings: And The eLeader Is…
October 07, 2016

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...

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Tackling The ‘One-Size-Fits-All’ Global Payments Myth
October 06, 2016

Moving money from Point A to Point B is about a lot more than the transaction itself. For Global Citizens, as well as the receiving institutions on the other end, that payment experience is key. Jason Moens, VP of Product, Flywire, explained the technology and...

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Peach Payments Takes On FinTech Expansion In Africa
October 05, 2016

South African FinTech Peach Payments announced on Wednesday (Oct. 5) plans to expand its business to Kenya and Nigeria. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe...

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Firms Exiting The UK Post-Brexit
October 03, 2016

Many firms in the U.K. are taking advantage of a post-Brexit ruling that allows them to relocate to Europe so that they can continue to have access to the EU single market. Singapore startup WB21 Pte is moving to Berlin and may be followed by...

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Singapore Eyes London’s FinTech Top Spot
September 30, 2016

Major cities in Europe may not be the only ones after London’s FinTech crown. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

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Is Zurich Europe’s Next Great FinTech Hub?
September 30, 2016

Zurich may not be at the top of the tech hub list in Europe just yet, but it surely aspires to be. Banking and finance are key industries within Switzerland, and the country’s reputation for a competitive economy may make it the perfect breeding ground...

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Why Payment Experience Matters For Global Citizens
September 30, 2016

Global Citizens are an attractive (and quickly growing) market. They make high-ticket payments in full for things like education and health care, which can be a big revenue driver for institutions on the receiving end. But as Flywire’s Sharon Butler, EVP of sales, and David...