Cross-border Payments

Cross-border Payments
China’s Tencent Holdings’ Valuation Plunges By $62 Billion
March 15, 2021

China-based Tencent Holdings saw its stock plunge so sharply that the company lost $62 billion in value. The loss in valuation, which occurred in Friday (March 12) and Monday (March 15) stock trading, may have wiped out most of the value of its online finance...

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Chinese Post-Pandemic Economy Continues Rebounding
March 15, 2021

China’s post-pandemic economy is showing signs of dramatic recovery for the first two months of this year, with key indicators up after a full year of coping with the devastating effects of COVID-19. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Back To Normal: China Draws Down Economic Stimulus Efforts
March 15, 2021

China, as it sees the effects of the pandemic recede, has begun wrapping up its pandemic economic stimulus efforts, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) writes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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World Wide Web Inventor: One-Third Of Young People Lack Internet Access
March 12, 2021

This year found many of the world’s young people living their lives online in ways they might never have dreamed. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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Chinese Scrutiny Prompts Exit Of Ant Group CEO, Launch Of  Protocols
March 12, 2021

Increased regulatory scrutiny has prompted the CEO of China’s Ant Group to step down and also spurred the company to develop financial self-discipline rules, Reuters reported on Friday (March 12). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Today In Payments Around The World: South Korea’s Coupang Files For US IPO; India’s Axis...
March 11, 2021

In today’s top payments news around the world, Coupang filed an initial public offering (IPO) in the United States, while Axis Bank in India is launching wearable technology for contactless payments. Plus, Flutterwave has raised $170 million in a Series C funding round. Get the...

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Greensill Collapse Prompts Credit Suisse To Freeze Four Funds
March 11, 2021

Switzerland’s Credit Suisse had to freeze four Luxembourg-based funds that invested $10 billion in supply chain finance, adding to the fallout from the collapse of London startup Greensill Capital, Reuters reported on Thursday (March 11).  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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China Hands Down New Rules, Mulls Big Fine To Reel In Alibaba
March 11, 2021

Chinese regulators are mulling a record antitrust fine against Alibaba that would surpass the $975 million levied against Qualcomm in 2015, The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday (March 11), citing sources. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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NEW REPORT: US, UK Firms Prioritize Innovation To Speed X-Border Payment Flows
March 11, 2021

Cross-border commerce has become central to the success of countless United States and United Kingdom businesses, many of which are looking abroad for new growth opportunities. PYMNTS’ latest research shows that cross-border sales make up 26 percent of the total annual average for U.S. and...