Cross-border Payments

Cross-border Payments
Only 20% of Direct-to-Consumer Merchants Sell to APAC Consumers
November 17, 2022

Direct-to-consumer (D2C) businesses may not have much of a presence in the Asia Pacific (APAC) area, but with significant investments planned in the near future, D2Cs are poised to grow dramatically in the region even within the next year. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Millions Committed to Green Tech, Circular Economy Initiatives as COP27 Ends
November 17, 2022

As world leaders prepare to wrap up negotiations at the COP27 climate summit in Egypt on Friday (Nov. 18), climate tech investment deals signed by participants mark some of the major successes of the nearly two-week event. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Qatar World Cup Boosts Ride-Hailing, Food Delivery Demand Across MENA
November 17, 2022

Ahead of the World Cup opening ceremony on Sunday (Nov. 20), soccer fans from around the globe have been arriving in Qatar, giving an economic boost to the country’s tourism and hospitality sector. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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26% of UK, US Firms Significantly Increase X-Border Workforce Despite Challenges
November 15, 2022

The challenges that come with hiring internationally could easily deter organizations from tapping into the worldwide talent pool. 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...

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Remittance Firms Jostle for Dominance in Competitive UK-Nigeria Corridor
November 14, 2022

Nigerians living in the U.K., — approximately 178,000 as of last year per the Office for National Statistics — have consistently ranked among the top 10 migrant communities in the country, making them an attractive customer base for firms operating in the competitive U.K.-Nigeria remittance...

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Real-Time Reporting at the Forefront of KYC Innovation
November 14, 2022

For any online business onboarding new customers, juggling the ever-growing stack of authentication tools required to remain compliant with the relevant know your customer (KYC) and anti-money laundering (AML) laws can lead to all kinds of complications and inefficiencies. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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80% of Firms Hiring Overseas Workers Run Into Payday Roadblocks
November 11, 2022

With more companies seeking talent in geographies other than their home turf, the challenges of paying those overseas contractors can seem daunting, but purpose-built platforms are taking the friction out and getting people paid with less cost and greater speed. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Latin America May Be Holiday Gift Cross-Border Merchants Are Seeking
November 10, 2022

Winter gifting holidays are as important in Latin America as anywhere, and online retailers want to tap that potential not just to bolster 2022 receipts but to develop future markets now. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Nigerian Money App Kuda Launches in UK
November 09, 2022

The Nigerian money app Kuda, announced Wednesday (Nov. 9) that it is launching in the U.K. as part of a global expansion drive with a view to serving the cross-border transfer needs of U.K.-based Nigerians. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...