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Banking
PYMNTS Intelligence: SMBs Prefer Digital Tools Over In-Branch Banking
August 19, 2022

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Cross Border Commerce
An Insider’s View of S. Korea’s $92B eCommerce Market
August 19, 2022

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Payments Innovation
Flexia Payments Debuts InstaPlay for Casino Customers
August 18, 2022

Gaming FinTech Flexia Payments has debuted a way for casino customers to enroll in a cashless gambling solution that includes casino loyalty systems, a press release said Thursday (Aug. 18). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Investments
Precision Parts Procurement Platform CNC24 Raises $8.33M
August 18, 2022

Berlin-based startup CNC24 has raised €8.25 million ($8.33 million) in a Series A financing round to further develop its B2B precision parts procurement platform.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

eCommerce
B2B Marketplace Shoptreo Connects African Artisans, Retailers
August 18, 2022

Aiming to make it easier for entrepreneurs to sell African-made products throughout Africa, Nigerian startup Shoptreo is offering an online B2B marketplace that connects the continent’s artisans and manufacturers with informal retailers and vendors.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Digital Banking
India’s Fincare Debuts Two Digital Banking Units
August 18, 2022

India’s Fincare Small Finance Bank has launched two digital banking units (DBUs) as part of a larger push in the country toward digital banking. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

B2B Payments
Today in B2B Payments: Orbit, Axletree Partner to Offer End-to-End Treasury Automation
August 18, 2022

Today in B2B payments, new partnerships are bringing new solutions to customers. Orbit and Axletree have teamed up to offer a comprehensive treasury solution, while TSYS and Extend are working together to enable banks to offer virtual cards with spend management solutions to their business...

Social Commerce
TikTok Aims to Blend Content and Commerce With ‘Shopping Ads’
August 18, 2022

TikTok has introduced “Shopping Ads,” which the social media platform said is designed to help brands “meet shoppers wherever they are in the purchase journey” to boost demand and sales. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

eCommerce
Data Brief: Buy Buttons Cut 2-Min. Checkout Time in Half
August 18, 2022

Removing extra steps and legacy obstacles to speed conversions, the buy button packs a wallop for eCommerce operators — provided retailers don’t start adding frictions to what’s meant to be the penultimate frictionless checkout experience. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...