Cross-border Payments

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Brussels Rebuffs UK Post-Brexit FinServ Plan
July 23, 2018

Brussels has rejected the U.K.’s proposals on how to govern London’s access to the European market after Brexit. 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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PayPal On Tariffs, Trust And What’s Next For Cross-Border Commerce
July 23, 2018

Every year for the last four, PayPal has released it Cross-Border Consumer Research report, an annual report card on marketplaces’ progress and a snapshot on the where, why and how of international commerce. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Startups Settle In Sydney To Join Growing FinTech Ecosystem 
July 20, 2018

Sydney, the most populous city in Australia, is also a burgeoning FinTech hub: In fact, Deloitte has ranked it as the eighth most conducive hub for growth in the FinTech sector. The city also has a deep financial talent pool, “robust” wealth management and a...

Global Payments
Visa Everywhere Teams Advance To Finals, PaySense Notches $18M In Funding
July 20, 2018

Welcome to The Axis, your late look at payments news from around the world. Coverage includes Farfetch‘s acquisition of CuriosityChina. In addition, teams in Visa’s Everywhere Initiative have advanced to the finals and India-based PaySense has notched $18 million in a Series B funding round.  Get the...

Cross-border Payments
The Challenges And Rewards Of Having Hundreds Of Local Payment Options
July 19, 2018

Change typically brings confusion and some level of chaos, and that’s true for merchants trying to win over foreign shoppers and master cross-border payments — achievements that can provide a revenue edge as eCommerce continues to grow across the world. And digital technology’s ongoing work...

Global Payments
TrueLayer Secures $7.5M In Funding; United Overseas Bank Teams Up With Razer
July 19, 2018

Welcome to The Axis, your late look at payments news from around the world. Coverage includes United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) and Razer Inc. teaming up to launch Razer Pay in Singapore. In addition, the U.K.’s TrueLayer has secured a new round of funding, while Lativa’s Robo.cash...

Global Payments
Visa Offers payWave In India; PayPoint Teams Up With Anywhere Sim
July 18, 2018

Welcome to The Axis, your late look at payments news from around the world. Coverage includes Visa’s offering of payWave in India as the country moves to a cashless economy. In addition, PayPoint has linked up with the U.K.’s Anywhere Sim, while the U.A.E.’s RAKBANK is working...

Cross-border Payments
Barclays Finds Global Head Of Payment Acceptance
July 17, 2018

Barclays has announced Rob Cameron as its CEO, global head of Payments Acceptance. He will be based in the company’s London office. Cameron will lead the firm’s Barclaycard Payment Solutions business and report to Barry Rodrigues, CEO of Cards & Payments at the company. Get...

Cross-border Payments
Santander Creates Digital Investment Unit
July 16, 2018

Banco Santander, the Spanish bank, has created a digital investment unit that will be headed by John Whelan, who is currently in charge of the bank’s blockchain unit. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...