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Motive Partners Closes $2.5B Flagship Capital Fund
July 12, 2022

FinTech-focused private equity firm Motive Partners has closed its second flagship fund, Motive Capital Fund 2, totaling $2.54 billion in capital commitments for the fund and its related investment vehicles, according to a Tuesday (July 12) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Retail
All Eyes on Amazon Prime Day as Inflation, Competition Cloud the Forecast
July 12, 2022

Amazon Prime Day 2022 is off and running, as are similar sales from other major retailers blowing out the overstocks built up to counter supply chain issues and now taking up space as back-to-school looms and the more ambitious among us start strategizing for holiday...

Retail
Peloton Expands Taiwan Manufacturing Agreement, Steps Away From Own Production
July 12, 2022

Peloton is ditching its self-owned manufacturing operations as part of a plan to expand its partnership with Taiwanese manufacturer Rexon Industrial and “simplify its supply chain” by focusing on its technology and content, according to a company press release Tuesday (July 12). Get the Full...

Retail
It’s Just Another Tuesday at Walmart and Its 4,700 Micro-Fulfillment Centers
July 12, 2022

It may say “Amazon Prime Day” on many consumers’ calendars today, but in the world of Walmart, where 90% of Americans still live within 10 miles of one of its stores, it’s just another Tuesday for the brand that is so closely tied to “everyday low prices.”...

Banking
P2P Payments Fraud Suggests Liability Gray Area
July 12, 2022

Peer-to-peer (P2P) transactions between bank accounts are gaining in popularity, evidenced by the triple-digit percentage gains in Zelle and Venmo volumes, due in part to faster payment rails. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

IPO
LianLian Global Eyes Hong Kong IPO as it Seeks New Funding
July 12, 2022

Cross-border payments company LianLian Global could seek as much as 1.5 billion yuan ($223 million) as the Ant Group competitor eyes an initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Security & Fraud
Should Banks Be Liable for Unauthorized Push Payments Fraud?
July 12, 2022

“Caveat emptor,” goes the old saying — buyer beware. 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 this form,...

Investments
BlackFin Closes €350M Fund for European FinTechs, InsurTechs
July 11, 2022

BlackFin Capital Partners has announced Monday (July 11) a second closing, for €350 million ($351 million), of its Tech 2 fund, which is dedicated to European FinTechs and InsurTechs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

B2B Payments
Today in B2B Payments: SMBs Face Billing Woes; Digital Payments Pave Way for Car Dealers
July 11, 2022

Today in B2B payments, almost half of businesses say their current systems can’t accommodate virtual cards, while automation is one way to transform your company into a future-focused organization. Plus, Vegrow will expand its AgriTech offering thanks to a recent $25 million funding round. Get...