International

Latin America
Uala Wants to Tap Into Mexico’s $60B Remittance Market
September 09, 2022

Argentina-based FinTech Uala will let its customers in Mexico receive money from abroad in an attempt to capitalize on the burgeoning $60 billion remittances market. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

International
EMEA Daily: BoE Could See Shakeup as New UK Chancellor Seeks to Control Inflation
September 07, 2022

Today in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) news, the United Kingdom’s new chancellor spent his first full day in office meeting leaders from the financial sector and discussing the country’s high inflation. Meanwhile, the European Central Bank (ECB) singled out three potential use...

International
US Merchants Now Get 14% of Sales From APAC-Based Consumers
September 06, 2022

Cross-border commerce is becoming increasingly vital to merchants’ top line momentum. 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 daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing...

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Brazil’s Bolsonaro Takes Credit for Pix Payment System Amid Election
September 02, 2022

Brazil’s Pix instant payment system has become a central issue in that country’s upcoming presidential election. 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 daily...

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EMEA Daily: EU Lawmaker Says MiCA Crypto Law Could Be Ready in October
September 02, 2022

Today in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) news, a European Union lawmaker reveals that the text for the EU’s Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) could be ready in the next six weeks. Plus, an open banking partnership between kevin and Monet+ sets an...

International
IMF Staffers Favor Platform for X-Border Payments, Crypto Regulation
September 01, 2022

International Monetary Fund (IMF) staffers are reportedly advocating for a global platform for cross-border payments and for regulations of cryptocurrencies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Global Payments
Global Payments Services Provider Moneycorp Arrives in France
September 01, 2022

Moneycorp, a global payments and foreign exchange (FX) provider, announced in a press release Thursday (Sept. 1) that it is continuing its European expansion with the opening of a new office in Paris. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

International
Global Merchants Aim to Neutralize APAC’s ‘Silent Killer’ With Localized Payments
August 31, 2022

In a world where commerce is increasingly global but where markets and consumer preferences are still dominated by national or regional norms, one of the most costly mistakes a multinational retailer can make is not offering local payment options to their customers around the world....

International
5 MENA FinTech Accelerators to Know About
August 30, 2022

FinTech, more than many other sector, is especially receptive to the input of startup accelerator programs. 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 daily...