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B2B Payments
The ‘Build vs Buy’ Debate Is More Complicated Than Many Firms Realize
March 22, 2022

The modernization of business-to-business (B2B) payments continues even as the pandemic ebbs, with the reliance on the paper check receding. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Security & Fraud
Voice, Device Biometrics Key to Improving Call Center Security, Overall Experience
March 22, 2022

Even in the digital age, the phone is the key conduit for interactions between customers and corporations. 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...

Cross-border Payments
Fragmented Markets Drive Demand for Streamlined Spend Management Solutions
March 22, 2022

For businesses both large and small, the finance department has to juggle between disconnected tools to reconcile payments with expenses, often spending hours sorting through supplier’s invoices, subscriptions for business tools and general expenses just to close the books at the end of the month....

International
Amazon Scrambles as Reliance Industries Gets More Aggressive With Future Acquisition
March 21, 2022

Amazon remains locked in a protracted legal battle with Reliance Industries to control the fate of Future Group and gain the lion’s share of India’s retail market, according to a report Monday (March 21) in The Wall Street Journal. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Security & Fraud
Hacker Manipulates a Smart Contract on Li Finance; Takes $600K
March 21, 2022

The Li Finance swap aggregator experienced a smart contract attack which led to around $600,000 lost from 29 users’ wallets, a report said. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

International
Today in the FinTech Ukraine Daily: Speedy Grocery Delivery Startup Food Rocket Launches Ukraine Meals...
March 21, 2022

Food Rocket, the San Francisco-based company that promises grocery delivery in the Bay area within 15 minutes, announced its customers can help Ukrainians by donating directly to a meals charity with every market purchase. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Investments
Finally, a Small Business Accounting Automation Startup, Raises $95M
March 21, 2022

Accounting and finance automation startup Finally raised $95 million in a Series A equity and debt funding round led by PeakSpan Capital, according to a press release on Monday (March 21). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Digital Banking
Why UK Customers Are Moving to Digital Banks
March 21, 2022

Consumers in the United Kingdom are interested in digital banking. 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...

Fintech Investments
Today in FinTech: Euroclear Backs Fnality; Recharge.com Grows Footprint; Rate Hike Could Help Legacy Banks
March 21, 2022

In today’s FinTech news, Euroclear has invested in blockchain payments consortium Fnality, while Recharge.com is expanding its gift card offerings to the land Down Under. Plus, rising interest rates could be a game-changer for traditional financial institutions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...