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Security & Fraud
European Union To Investigate German Regulator Over Wirecard
June 26, 2020

The Wirecard scandal surrounding the German payment processor missing $2.1 billion has spilled over the border to Belgium. 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
EY Says Wirecard Gave False Statements During 2019 Audit
June 26, 2020

According to auditor Ernst & Young (EY), German payment processor Wirecard knowingly gave false statements and was in the midst of “elaborate and sophisticated fraud involving multiple parties around the world” in regards to $2.1 billion on its books that may not exist. Get the...

Payments Innovation
Making Cash Relevant In The Era Of Digital Payments
June 26, 2020

People love to predict traditional money’s imminent demise. Countless think pieces have been written about how cash is on its last legs, but somehow it keeps sticking around. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Investments
SE Asia’s East Ventures Looks To Back Startups With $88M Fund
June 26, 2020

Singapore-based early stage tech investment firm East Ventures has targeted a new fund intending on benefiting businesses hurting from the coronavirus pandemic, Bloomberg reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

B2B Payments
Ivalua Promises Speed, Efficiency With New Spend Management Suite
June 25, 2020

Ivalua, which works in spend management, has rolled out a new suite of solutions for businesses to organize and handle payments, a press release says. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

B2B Payments
Qolo Rolls Out Comprehensive B2B Payment Platform
June 25, 2020

B2B payments hub Qolo has introduced a new all-in-one payment solution, aiming to address issues with speed, security and costs for B2B payments, a press release says. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Cross-border Payments
MoneyGram Teams With Digital Financial Services For Cross-Border Money Transfers
June 25, 2020

MoneyGram will partner with Digital Financial Services in order to help facilitate cross-border transfers involving digital wallets in the United Arab Emirates, according to a press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

B2B Payments
Gilded Introduces New B2B Tools For Coinbase Users
June 25, 2020

Gilded, which specializes in simplifying B2B payments and accounting through automation, is rolling out a suite of tools for Coinbase users to send invoices and accept payments in bitcoin, Ethereum or the USDC Stablecoin. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

IPO
Albertsons Proceeds With Pared-Down $800M IPO
June 25, 2020

Albertson’s, the second-largest grocery chain in the United States, has priced its initial public offering (IPO) at a downsized $800 million, after numerous attempts of owner Cerberus Capital Management to cash out, Reuters said. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...