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Italy’s UniCredit Weighs Strategy Amid Bid Rumors for BPM
February 13, 2022

Italy’s second-largest bank, UniCredit, is weighing its options following reports it was making moves to snag rival Banco BPM. 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...

B2B Payments
Today in B2B: BNPL Takes Over for Corporate Cards; Global Payments Puts Netspend up for...
February 11, 2022

Today in B2B payments, buy now, pay later (BNPL) becomes an alternative to corporate credit cards, and Global Payments tries to sell Netspend again after failing to get the $2 million it sought in 2020. Plus, MetaCX brings business value to the metaverse, and U.S....

International
EMEA Daily: UAE Approves New Digital Bank Wio; EU Media Regulators Seek Rules to End...
February 11, 2022

In today’s top Europe, Middle East and Africa news, the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates has approved a new digital banking platform supported by state holding company ADQ; Media regulators in the European Union are considering new rules to end misinformation on Spotify. Get...

eCommerce
eCommerce in Latin America Showing Hypergrowth
February 11, 2022

Interest in digital services such as video streaming is on the rise among Latin American consumers as online shopping quickly gains in popularity in the region. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Digital Banking
FDIC Study: Banks With Advanced Tech Made More PPP Loans
February 11, 2022

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Digital Banking
Neobank Weekly: Help Wanted at Revolut
February 11, 2022

FinTech startup Revolut isn’t wasting any time getting aboard the cryptocurrency train, BlockCrypto.com reported. The London-based company has issued a call for engineers to lead the development of blockchain technology. Recent job posting seek applicants to design and deliver blockchain solutions. Get the Full Story Complete the...

B2B Payments
MetaCX Launches Metaverse-Based Business Value Network
February 11, 2022

Software firm MetaCX has launched the Business Value Network, a metaverse-based platform that lets businesses form “persistent digital connections” with other businesses in their ecosystem, according to a Friday (Feb, 11) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Investments
Tampa Startup Engage Fi Taps Into $850M Fund
February 11, 2022

Private equity firm Falfurrias Capital Partners has tapped Florida credit union (CU) consulting startup Engage Fi to be one of the recipients of its $850 million investment fund, the Tampa Bay Times reported Friday (Feb. 11). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Regulation
French Privacy Regulator Rules Against Use of Google Analytics
February 11, 2022

France’s privacy overseer has told Alphabet Inc., Google’s parent company, that an unnamed website cannot use Google Analytics because it transfers personal information to the United States in breach of the European Union’s privacy law, the agency announced Thursday (Feb 10). Get the Full Story...