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Banking
PYMNTS Intelligence: How APIs Can Help FIs Match Changing Business Bill Pay Needs
April 26, 2022

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eCommerce
SaaS Company Freshworks Develops Customer-Relationship Software for eCommerce
April 26, 2022

Freshworks, the enterprise software-as-a-service (SaaS) company, has rolled out Freshworks CRM for eCommerce, a customer relationship management service to let employees engage their buyers more directly, a press release said. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

CFPB
CFPB Dusts off Old Rule to Investigate FinTech
April 26, 2022

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced yesterday, April 25, 2022, that it will start using a largely unused legal provision to examine nonbank financial companies, FinTechs, that pose risks to consumers.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Investments
Payments Startup Airwallex Could Seek $150M Funding
April 26, 2022

Payments platform Airwallex could seek $150 million in an extended Series E funding round while the startup also explores a possible initial public offering (IPO) in 2024, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday (April 26), citing unnamed sources with insider information.   Get the Full Story Complete the...

CFPB
CFPB Director to Testify on Open Banking, Privacy to Senate Committee
April 25, 2022

U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Director Rohit Chopra plans to tell Congress this week about a proposed measure to regulate open banking and small business lending data, Reuters reported Monday (April 25). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

B2B Payments
Today in B2B: ShelfNow Online Marketplace Gets Blockchain Integration; Kemitt Adds B2B Platform to Its...
April 25, 2022

Today in B2B payments, ShelfNow rolls out a blockchain integration, while Kemitt expands its eCommerce offering. Plus, VerifyMe acquires Periship, BuyHive brings its third-party sourcing platform to the United States and United Kingdom, new market expansion is helped with payments orchestration, The Knot adds cryptocurrency...

International
EMEA Daily: EU’s Deal on Online Content Bill Leaves Questions Unanswered; Paysend CEO: Cross Border...
April 25, 2022

In today’s top Europe, Middle East and Africa news, the European Parliament and member states have reached an agreement on the Digital Services Act, and Paysend co-founder and CEO Ronnie Millar said moving money should be as easy as sending a text. Get the Full...

Retail
Verizon Begins Offering Express Pickup Lockers
April 25, 2022

Verizon is offering a new addition to its buy online, pickup in-store (BOPIS) hybrid retail model, allowing people to pick up their purchases in lockers 24 hours a day. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Retail
Today in Retail: ShopBack Pay Allows Users to Earn Rewards; Cosmetic Companies Continue to Struggle...
April 25, 2022

Today in retail, ShopBack expands ways to pay, while cosmetic companies struggle with costs. Plus, Authentic Brands Group looks to add Ted Baker to its growing portfolio, wedding season is expected to be the busiest in two decades, and 60% of consumers are buying only...