Cross-border Payments

Cross-border Payments
Why China’s SMB IOUs Spell Out Troubles Ahead
August 07, 2019

Déjà vu for IOUs — and because this is China we’re talking about, it may be the world economy that ultimately pays. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Chinese Firms Grappling With $200B+ IOUs
August 07, 2019

The intensifying U.S. trade war with China has triggered an economic slowdown and cash shortage, with Chinese businesses forced to accept IOUs, The New York Times reported on Wednesday (Aug. 7). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Stripe Opens Office In Mexico City
August 06, 2019

Payments startup Stripe has announced that it’s opening up an office in Mexico City to take advantage of opportunities for growth in the Latin American region, according to a report by CNBC. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Deep Dive: Smoothing X-Border Subscription Payment Pains
August 05, 2019

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HSBC Axes CEO Flint In Effort To Speed Growth
August 05, 2019

In fewer than 18 months, HSBC’s chief executive officer John Flint is out, The Financial Times reported on Monday (Aug. 5). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Adobe On How Regional Payments Enable Global Growth
August 02, 2019

For global businesses with recurring billing business models, the costs of FX conversion, transaction processing and failed payments can quickly add up — and not in a good way. To optimize investments and improve customer retention, global businesses need to be more local with their...

Cross-border Payments
The B2B Marketplace Fix For FX In Emerging Markets
August 02, 2019

Cross-border trade brings with it inefficiencies in cross-currency transactions, especially for firms in emerging markets.  Liquidity and transparency are lacking for so called “exotic” currencies. Fresh off a seed funding round, VertoFX Co-Founder Anthony Oduwole tells Karen Webster why an online marketplace model helps kill...

Adobe Takes On Cross-Border Billing
August 01, 2019

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Ethiopia Softens Banking Rules To Boost Foreign Exchange Reserves
July 31, 2019

Ethiopia has softened its banking rules and opened up the financial space in the country to about five million citizens who have changed to other nationalities, according to a report by Reuters. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...