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B2B Payments
Today in B2B Payments: Fashion, Beer, Raw Materials Markets Embrace Digital Marketplaces
August 29, 2022

Today in B2B payments, the fashion, beer and raw materials markets each have digital platforms that are expanding to meet the needs of buyers and sellers. Plus, other digital solutions aim to solve challenges around healthcare payments and accounts receivable management (ARM). Get the Full...

Cross Border Commerce
Local Payments, Platforms Key to Keeping Asian Consumers Spending on Luxury Brands
August 29, 2022

The rise of eCommerce — and specifically, preferred payment methods — is a lifeline for luxury brands, for the marquee names that, in large part, depend on cross-border spending to keep top lines robust. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

International
EMEA Daily: Walmart to Delist Africa’s Massmart in Deal to Buy out Retailer
August 29, 2022

Today in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) news, Walmart has announced that it is acquiring the remaining shares in South Africa’s Massmart, while Irish blockchain company FixxFi launched its embedded finance solution for the auto and home repair industries. Get the Full Story...

eCommerce
Consumers’ Desire for Shipment Tracking Sparks AfterShip, Attentive Partnership
August 29, 2022

Saying post-purchase engagement via text messaging is crucial to customer retention, AfterShip and Attentive have announced a technology partnership that will help online merchants provide their customers with shipment tracking and notifications that are personalized and automated. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

B2B Payments
FinTech Financing Options Ease Healthcare Practices’ Payer Pains
August 29, 2022

Medical groups and hospitals are struggling as third-party payers squeeze reimbursements. Medicare has been increasing the number of denials of reimbursement. Self-insured corporations are looking to cut expenses, and healthcare is an easy target. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Banking
Arab Bank Launches Products for Doctors
August 29, 2022

The multinational Arab Bank has launched a banking package in Bahrain tailored to doctors’ banking requirements. The new package — “Tabeeb Plus” — will provide medical professionals a personalized banking experience and preferential banking benefits, according to an emailed release Tuesday (Aug. 30). Get the...

Faster Payments
Federal Reserve Eyes Summer ’23 Launch for FedNow
August 29, 2022

The Federal Reserve is readying its FedNow payments system for launch next year, a move supporters say will make near-instant payments widely available. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Delivery
Nigeria: Hotbed for Growing Q-Commerce Market in Africa
August 29, 2022

This month saw the launch of Jumia Food Mart in Nigeria, signaling the pan-African eCommerce giant’s first move into the quick-commerce space. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

B2B Payments
Fashion Wholesalers Try on Digital Payments, Virtual Trade Shows
August 29, 2022

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