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B2B Payments
Today in B2B Payments: Firms Launch BNPL, Mobile App, Storefront
October 20, 2022

Today in B2B payments, Ionia and Certegy roll out a new buy now, pay later (BNPL) offering, Wave debuts a new mobile app for small business owners and Jimmy Brings launches a new storefront. Plus, Capital on Tap secures a $110 million credit facility to...

Europe
Nigeria Promotes Innovation, Becomes Latest African Country to Pass Startup Act
October 20, 2022

With presidential assent marking its final passage into law, the Nigeria Startup Bill has become the Nigeria Startup Act as of Wednesday (Oct. 19). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Fintech Investments
FinTech IPO Index Off 3% Amid Conflicting Signals On Consumer Spending
October 20, 2022

The FinTech IPO Index was down 3.2% heading into the end of the week and is down 10.2% headed into the final days of October. The hole is a deep one if the Index is ever to make it into positive territory — the Index...

Retail
Instacart, Ahold Delhaize Boost Ad Sales to Augment Grocery Business
October 20, 2022

As rising food prices put additional margin pressure on businesses that rely on grocery sales, some are turning to advertising to supplement their revenue. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Europe
EMEA Daily: Amazon Ramps Up Lawsuits Against Fake Review Sites
October 20, 2022

Today in Europe, the Middle East and Africa news, U.K. bank NatWest announced a new partnership with Vodeno to establish a Banking-as-a-Service business, and Amazon has filed new lawsuits against review brokers in Spain and Italy. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Investments
Capital on Tap Gets $110M Credit Facility to Build Central Finance Hub
October 20, 2022

Global FinTech Capital on Tap has secured a $110 million corporate revolving credit facility and said it will use the funding to build a central finance hub that will help small businesses in the United States and the United Kingdom manage all aspects of their...

Investments
Sightline, J.P. Morgan Partner to Expand Gaming Payments Platform
October 20, 2022

Gaming payments platform Sightline Payments has secured a strategic investment from J.P. Morgan Payments and said the firms will work together to develop an integrated omnichannel solution for resort and online gaming companies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Investments
Credit Key Raises $115M in Debt, Equity to Grow B2B BNPL
October 20, 2022

B2B payment solutions startup Credit Key raised $115 million in debt and equity funding for its point of sale (POS) eCommerce solution that provides businesses with an instant buy now, pay later (BNPL) function at checkout. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Retail
90% of Shoppers Say Smooth Checkout Is Make or Break Experience
October 20, 2022

As much as retail has changed and become increasingly digital, one thing has remained constant throughout the years: the importance of a smooth checkout experience. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...