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EBA CLEARING’s Request To Pay Solution To Launch Next Fall
December 16, 2019

EBA CLEARING is launching a request to pay (R2P) solution in Europe and created specifications with the input of 27 financial institutions from 11 countries, EBA announced in a press release on Monday (Dec. 16). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Retail
Reinventing Microwave Meals For The Health-Conscious
December 16, 2019

One of the unfortunate secrets of meal kits that come with pre-measured ingredients is that although they are touted as a time-saving innovation, they don’t actually save all that much time. Most reviews echo the sentiment that meal kits will save users some time in the...

Digital Banking
South Korea FinTech Gets Initial Approval For Online Bank
December 16, 2019

South Korean FinTech startup Viva Republica, creator of the financial services platform Toss, was granted preliminary approval for a digital banking license from the Financial Services Commission of Korea, a Monday (Dec. 16) press release indicated. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Retail
Building A Subscription Box For Outdoor Explorers
December 16, 2019

The Nomadik Founder Pat Hines grew up in the outdoor and action sports industries before he was inspired to start his subscription box service for adventurers. Hines, who was a pro-amateur surfer, loved seeing the latest and greatest gadgets. But for an everyday person to...

Retail
These Boots Were Made For Walking: The Latest In Shoe Innovation
December 16, 2019

Shoes aren’t just shoes anymore – they are centers of retail innovation. And recent developments show how things might play out with footwear in 2020. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Retail
China Beats Growth Expectations In Retail, Industry
December 16, 2019

As government support backed demand in the second-biggest economy in the world, growth in the retail and industrial sectors of China came out ahead of estimates in November. The results came after srong signs of progress in the trade negotiations between the U.S. and China...

Retail
Klarna Looks To Roll Out In Australia, Other Markets Next Year
December 16, 2019

Following a formidable start for its “buy now, pay later” service in the United States, Klarna intends to roll out in Australia and other markets next year. The Swedish FinTech firm is also bolstering an important tech hub in Berlin as it debuts new products for...

Retail
Facebook Now Tracks In-Store Purchases To Create Targeted Ads
December 16, 2019

Facebook is using purchase data from retailers to gather information about what people buy in physical stores, Business Insider reported on Monday (Dec. 16). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Digital Banking
How N26 Is Changing Its Expansion Strategy, Competing For US Customers
December 16, 2019

Move fast and break the conventional mold is a strategy practically synonymous with challenger banks. But to gain traction in markets where established banks keep a tight hold on consumers, challengers will need to do better. In the latest Digital Banking Tracker™, Nicolas Kopp, N26’s...