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Singapore FinTech Platform Nium Expands To African Market
October 27, 2020

Singapore’s FinTech startup Nium is bringing its infrastructure platform to Africa, where domestic economic growth and customer spending is on an upswing despite the shaky global economy, Nium said in a statement on Tuesday (Oct. 27).  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Investments
India’s FreshToHome Poised For Expansion After New Round of Financing
October 27, 2020

As business surges amid the coronavirus, Indian eCommerce startup FreshToHome, which sells fresh fish, meat, chicken and vegetables, has pulled down $121 million in new financing. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Partnerships / Acquisitions
Report: DOJ May Sue To Block Visa’s Plaid Acquisition
October 27, 2020

Visa Inc.’s planned acquisition of FinTech player Plaid Inc. is in peril due to antitrust concerns, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing unnamed sources. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Today In Payments: Chinese Firms Sprint Toward IPOs; Western Union Expands Real-Time Payouts
October 27, 2020

In today’s top news, Chinese firms are racing to file global IPOs, and Western Union expands its real-time payout options. Plus, payment stocks slid on Monday amid fears over a worsening economy due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

eCommerce
Brex Launches ‘Instant Payouts’ Service For eCommerce Firms
October 27, 2020

Business owners who sell online can face a significant gap between notching a sale and reaping the revenue, according to financial services and tech company Brex, which says it has a new product that can help. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

B2B Payments
Today In B2B Payments: Yooz Expands AP Tech Across Europe; MSTS Links InvoiceMe Into BigCommerce
October 27, 2020

Today in B2B payments, credit solutions technology firm MSTS introduces its InvoiceMe feature within B2B eCommerce platform BigCommerce, while accounts payable automation FinTech Yooz expands across Europe. Plus, food and grocery B2B eCommerce platform Jumbotail lands venture capital, and Oracle ERP integrates artificial intelligence from...

Retail
Consumers’ Need For Normalcy Drives Strong Halloween Sales
October 27, 2020

Like so many other things that have changed in our lives over the past seven months, Halloween is changing as well. But even though COVID-19 concerns will change traditional trick-or-treating and big parties this year, that doesn’t mean Halloween has been canceled. Get the Full...

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Today In Payments Around The World: Google To Invest In Indonesia’s Tokopedia; India B2B Platform...
October 27, 2020

In today’s top payments news around the world, Google is to invest in Indonesia eCommerce marketplace Tokopedia, while India-based business-to-business (B2B) marketplace Jumbotail has reportedly notched $11 million. Plus, Booking.com is speaking out against the European Union’s intentions to regulate the site as a “gatekeeper”...

Retail
Saks Fifth Avenue Lender Looks To Foreclose On Miami Store
October 27, 2020

The pandemic has pounded traditional retailers. Landlords and lenders involved with properties ranging from large malls to urban shopping areas are sizing up their options — and some are playing tough. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...