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B2B Payments
How SMB Finserv Missed The Compliance Headache Of Cross-Border Payments
April 27, 2021

Small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are enjoying their moment in the spotlight of financial services innovation. 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...

B2B Payments
Open Banking Bolsters Corporate FinServ, From India To Italy
April 27, 2021

Open banking is a global phenomenon, and as more banks and FinTechs collaborate to unlock customer data for enriched banking experiences, partners are increasingly eyeing small businesses and corporates as key targets of innovation. This week’s bank-FinTech collaboration roundup explores the latest tie-ups from Italy...

Security & Fraud
Innovative Fraudsters Demand Shift In Bank Customer Transaction Analysis
April 27, 2021

With all the positive change and innovation happening in payments, there’s an unfortunate correlation with challenges and threats. 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...

Security & Fraud
Decentralized ID Adds New Firepower To Fight Against Digital-First Fraud
April 27, 2021

Sometimes a group of companies in the same industry, fighting for the same dollars, decide that maybe cooperation beats competition. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Bitcoin
Bitcoin Daily: Bitcoin Back Up Above $53,000; Kansas City Chiefs’ Sean Culkin Opts For Salary...
April 26, 2021

Bitcoin has risen in price for the first time in six days, with the price going past $52,000 as bulls pushed the prices higher in Asia, CoinDesk reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Partnerships / Acquisitions
Thoma Bravo Acquires Cybersecurity Firm Proofpoint For $12.3 Billion
April 26, 2021

Private equity firm Thoma Bravo is acquiring cybersecurity and compliance startup Proofpoint in an all-cash $12.3 billion deal. 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...

Partnerships / Acquisitions
Snap Continues Acquisition Spree; Scoops Up 3D Mapping Developer
April 26, 2021

Snap has bought up Pixel8earth, a company working on 3D mapping technology, for $7.6 million in a deal that took place last quarter, TechCrunch reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Partnerships / Acquisitions
Enterprise Financial Services Buys Out First Choice Bank
April 26, 2021

Enterprise Financial Services (EFSC), the holding company of Enterprise Bank & Trust (EB&T), and First Choice Bancorp (FCBP), the holding company of First Choice Bank, are working together on a definitive merger agreement in which EFSC will acquire FCBP in an all-stock merger, according to...

B2B Payments
Citigroup To Boost EMEA Banking Operations
April 26, 2021

Citigroup will expand its commercial banking operations for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), a press release said Monday (April 26). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...