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B2B Payments
CRIF Realtime Launches Tools For SMBs To Calculate Coronavirus Risks
April 23, 2020

To help small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in the U.K. struggling because of the coronavirus pandemic, CRIF Realtime is rolling out a new array of products called COVID-19 Credit Passport, according to a press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

B2B Payments
Bunq Adds New Feature Allowing Shared Bank Accounts With Non-Users
April 23, 2020

Challenger bank bunq now has new options for customers for increased flexibility. 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 newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

eCommerce
Amazon Allegedly Poached Info From Sellers To Launch Competing Products
April 23, 2020

Amazon is facing charges that it violated its own policies when employees took data from its independent sellers to launch competing products, The Wall Street Journal reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Partnerships / Acquisitions
UK OKs Just Eat Acquisition By Takeaway.com
April 23, 2020

The United Kingdom’s regulator approved Takeaway.com’s purchase of rival Just Eat on Thursday (April 23). 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 newsletter,...

Payments Innovation
Universities Seek Guidance To Grow Enrollment In A COVID-19 Era
April 23, 2020

To retain and fuel student enrollment for the 2020-2021 academic year, vertical payments company Flywire has unveiled a new framework. The “Planning with Confidence in the COVID-19 Era” report is based on input from institutions, global student communities and industry affiliations with insights to help...

News
Today In Payments: PPP Loans Could Trigger Treasury Investigation; SMBs Say COVID-19 Relief Loans Won’t...
April 23, 2020

In today’s top news, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said companies that received Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans without qualifying could face investigations, and some small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) that received PPP loans said they won’t be able to rehire all of their employees. Plus,...

Retail
Walmart, Nextdoor Launch Neighbors’ Helping Initiative
April 23, 2020

Walmart and Nextdoor have joined forces to make it easier for neighbors to help each other during the COVID-19 pandemic. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

International
Western Union Expands Cross-Border Real-Time Money Transfers
April 23, 2020

Money transfer firm Western Union has further expanded its global network for real-time payments and transfers to 50 additional countries when paid into certain banks and digital wallets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Payments Innovation
How AP Automation Supports Business Continuity Plans
April 23, 2020

With his experience working with companies located in hurricane zones, Joel Wilhite, CFO of AvidXchange, knows how to properly execute business continuity planning, a necessity for companies in uncertain times. The accounts payable (AP) automation technology company helps businesses harness technology to run once-manual business...