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B2B Payments
New QuickBooks Features Boost SMB Access To Cash Flow, Payroll Updates
July 21, 2020

QuickBooks has rolled out new products to aid with small- to medium-sized businesses’ (SMBs’) recovery from the pandemic, which will include new payroll options and automated cash flow tools, according to a press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Security & Fraud
FTC Provides Testimony On Anti-Fraud Efforts Amid Pandemic
July 21, 2020

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) testified before the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Manufacturing, Trade and Consumer Protection on Tuesday (July 21), detailing its efforts to combat coronavirus-related fraud, including sending warning letters and trying to educate customers on how to spot a scam, according to...

Investments
InsurTech Hippo Closes On $150M On $1.5B Valuation
July 21, 2020

Hippo, the tech startup that provides home insurance digitally, has raised $150 million in a funding round that brings its valuation to $1.5 billion, the Palo Alto, Calif.-based company announced Tuesday (July 21). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Payments Innovation
Flywire Teams With BOSSA For China Cross-Border Tuition Payments
July 21, 2020

Flywire has teamed with China’s international education industry association BOSSA to bring its cross-border payment services to more Chinese students traveling to other countries. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

News
Today In Payments: Adevinta To Buy eBay’s Classifieds Unit; Panel To Review UK’s FinTech Sector 
July 21, 2020

In today’s top news, Adevinta agrees to buy eBay’s classifieds division for $9.2 billion, and an independent panel plans to review the U.K.’s FinTech sector. Plus, Alibaba’s Ant Group plans to file an initial public offering (IPO). Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Payments Innovation
Flywire Unveils Enhancements For Student Data, Payments Tracking
July 21, 2020

Flywire has unveiled several enhancements to its payments platform designed to help education recruitment agents better handle student data and track payments. The features will also assist agents in keeping possible fraud to a minimum, according to an announcement. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Payment Methods
Depression-Era Wooden Money Makes Comeback In Small Town
July 21, 2020

A small town in Washington is reviving a tradition last used in the Great Depression to help families hard-hit by the coronavirus crisis buy food and other necessities or simply enjoy a night out at a local restaurant. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

International
Western Union Teams With TrueMoney To Enable Money Transfers To Philippines
July 21, 2020

Western Union has signed a deal with TrueMoney, a Philippines financial services provider, the global cross-currency money mover and payments company announced on Tuesday (July 21). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Payments Innovation
Salesforce Boosts Payments Capabilities For Users
July 21, 2020

Salesforce has announced a broad expansion of its Order Management offerings, including the ability for companies to let online shoppers complete purchases without leaving social media channels. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...