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International
Today in FinTech: Meeting of the Cross-Border Payment Minds; Elevating Security with Behavioral Analytics
April 28, 2022

In Thursday’s (April 28) FinTech news, a pilot program for immediate cross-border (IXB) payments is being launched by three of the industry’s most influential payments players on the world stage. Plus, why behavioral analytics is the new security stack must-have.   Get the Full Story Complete...

Regulation
UK Financial Watchdog Says HSBC Breached Open Banking Rule
April 28, 2022

The U.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority said HSBC UK has breached open banking provisions set out in the Retail Banking Market Investigation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

International
Some EU States Caving to Russia’s Rouble Payment Demand for Gas
April 28, 2022

As Russia’s attack on Ukraine continues, some states in the European Union (EU) are weighing rouble payments for Russian gas despite the risk of undermining sanctions, according to multiple reports on Thursday (April 28). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Retail
Today in Retail: Pinterest Makes Itself More Shoppable; Flipkart Enables Faster Payments, Easier Seller Onboarding
April 28, 2022

Today in retail, Pinterest enables a shopping page, while Flipkart introduces faster payments and easier onboarding. Plus, Aeropay and Flowhub offer cannabis sales via automated clearinghouse (ACH), and real-time data is improving consumer-packaged goods (CPG) companies’ promotional spending and fulfillment. Get the Full Story Complete...

Mobile Payments
P97 Networks, Viva Energy Partner on Contactless-Payments App for Australian Trucking
April 28, 2022

P97 Networks, a mobile commerce platform, has partnered with Viva Energy Australia to roll out an app for fleet managers and drivers, a press release said. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Delivery
Kelly-Moore Offers Paint Deliveries Through Walmart GoLocal
April 28, 2022

Paint company Kelly-Moore is working with Walmart GoLocal to offer same- and next-day delivery to painting contractors, renovators and B2B clients. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Investments
Mobile Payments Platform PayByCar Raises $4M
April 28, 2022

Boston-based mobile payments platform PayByCar announced this week it had completed a $4 million seed funding round. 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...

Investments
Minka Raises $24M for Clearinghouse and Central Bank Modernization
April 28, 2022

Colombia-based FinTech Minka on Thursday (April 28) grabbed $24 million in capital through a funding round that it will use to continue the modernization of its clearinghouse and central banks infrastructure and grow its network with a full-service publishing and money-moving platform. Get the Full...

eCommerce
Digital Wholesale Marketplace Faire Expands to Australia
April 28, 2022

Online wholesale marketplace Faire has rolled out in Australia to independent brands and merchants, the platform’s first move outside of North America and Europe, according to a press release Wednesday (April 27). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...