Cross-border Payments

Cross-border Payments
500 Global Sellers Weigh In on the Value of APAC Expansion
October 18, 2022

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Cross-border Payments
Seamless B2C Transactions Demand Interoperability Across African, Global Payment Systems
October 18, 2022

With some 40 currencies across 54 countries, divergent preferences for payment methods and even the same payment method processed differently depending on the country, it’s safe to say the African payment landscape is deeply fragmented. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Europe
Pound Rebounds on New UK Chancellor’s First Day but Import-Export Challenges Remain
October 17, 2022

Last month, when then-Chancellor of the Exchequer Kwasi Kwarteng announced sweeping tax cuts in the U.K., the currency markets reacted with swift retribution for what was perceived as a reckless decision that prioritized free market zeal over fiscal responsibility. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Europe
EMEA Daily: Coinbase Taps Solarisbank Exec for Growth in Europe
October 17, 2022

Today in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), Coinbase has hired a new managing director for EMEA, and Samsung is launching its digital wallet in 11 new markets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

MENA
Bahrain Pins Digital Leader Hopes On New Telecoms Innovation License
October 16, 2022

Having pioneered one of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region’s first FinTech regulatory sandboxes, the Gulf state of Bahrain has recently moved to introduce a similar initiative for the telecommunications sector. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Europe
EMEA Daily: Mediobanca Firms up BNPL Presence With 2 Acquisitions
October 14, 2022

Today in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Italian banking group, Mediobanca announced it has made two acquisitions in the BNPL space., and the emirate of Ajman launched a new government payment portal in the metaverse. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Cross-border Payments
EMEA Daily: Ikea Pushes Affordability as Inflation Looms
October 13, 2022

Today in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) news, Ikea reaffirms its commitment to affordability, while Adyen announces the launch of its platform in Mexico. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Cross-border Payments
Adyen Launches Payment Platform in Mexico
October 13, 2022

Amsterdam-based FinTech Adyen announced Thursday (Oct. 13) that it is launching its unified commerce solution in Mexico. 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...

MENA
Digital Payments Unlock FinTech Sector Growth in Jordan
October 13, 2022

As it did in many countries around the world, the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of electronic payment systems in Jordan and catalyzed a major digital transformation among the country’s businesses. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...