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POS Innovation
Businesses Turn from Tech Triage to Upgrades
April 11, 2022

Running a baseball stadium demands technology that can be all things to all fans. That means systems that support contactless payments, that are flexible and scalable, that can maximize productivity, and that can handle both retail merchandizing and food-and-beverage sales. Get the Full Story Complete...

International
Russia Turns to BRICS for Sanctions Relief in Payment Systems
April 11, 2022

As Russia is still under the thumb of Western sanctions, it’s called for the BRICS group of emerging economies (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) to extend the use of national currencies and integrate payment systems, Reuters writes. Get the Full Story Complete the...

IPO
Wellness Tech Platform Mindbody Eyes Return to Public Markets
April 11, 2022

Wellness technology platform Mindbody is eyeing a return to the public markets as people start heading to gyms and boutique fitness studios, Financial Times (FT) reported on Monday (April 11). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

B2B Payments
FinTechs Think Big to Help Africa’s SMBs Find Working Capital
April 11, 2022

There’s been an increase in business-to-business (B2B) payments in the wake of the pandemic — a 10% year-over-year growth, according to data from McKinsey. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Banking
Bank Deposits to See 80-Year Decline as Consumers Move Cash Stockpiles
April 11, 2022

U.S. banks might see deposits decrease for the first time in several decades, The Wall Street Journal wrote Sunday (April 10). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Retail
Target Tests Secondhand Market With ThredUp Partnership
April 10, 2022

Target is reportedly getting into secondhand sales again with a new deal with resale company ThredUp, CNBC writes. 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...

Investments
Nigerian FinTech ImaliPay Raises $3M in Seed Round to Bring Financial Services to Gig Workers
April 10, 2022

FinTech startup pioneer ImaliPay has closed a seed funding round for $3 million, IBS Intelligence wrote Friday (April 8). 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...

Retail
Today in Retail: Klarna and About You Partner on EU eCommerce Payment Option; Shopify and...
April 08, 2022

In today’s retail news, buy now, pay later (BNPL) payments provider Klarna has teamed up with About You to provide German and Swiss shoppers with a BNPL payment option. Plus, Shopify and Strike are partnering to bring bitcoin payments to global merchants. Get the Full...

International
FinTech Ukraine Weekly: Telecoms Cut Roaming Charges for Ukrainians; Amex Rewards Members Can Donate Points
April 08, 2022

This week in the FinTech Ukraine: European telecom companies have agreed to cut roaming charges on Ukrainians, and American Express is allowing U.S. card members enrolled in the Membership Rewards to put their points toward a Ukrainian relief donation. Get the Full Story Complete the...