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B2B Payments
How Privacy Guides Virtual Assistants’ Evolution In Corporate Finance
October 03, 2019

Even just five years ago, Prophix President and Chief Operating Officer Alok Ajmera said talk of using virtual assistants in the workplace seemed more like science fiction than a real possibility. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

B2B Payments
Trade Finance Gets Boost Via Banks, APIs
October 03, 2019

HSBC debuts a new API geared toward trade finance. Separately, cross-border payments embrace business payments using XRP. In Russia, eight banks sign on to the Russian version of SWIFT.

South East Asia
Malaysia Regulators Want To Slap Grab With $20M Fine
October 03, 2019

The Malaysia Competition Commission (MyCC) ruled that Singapore-based Grab is in violation of competition laws and is considering slapping them with a $20.5 million fine, Reuters reported on Wednesday (Oct. 2). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Banking
Brex Launches Brex Cash To Replace Biz Bank Accounts
October 03, 2019

FinTech startup Brex is launching a business cash management account to replace traditional business bank accounts, the company said in a press release on Wednesday (Oct. 2). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Banking
For Better Banking, Is Consumer Control Actually Key?
October 03, 2019

Consumers want control — everybody seems to know that. 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 completing this form,...

Loyalty & Rewards
MoneyGram Expands Loyalty Program In Europe
October 03, 2019

Money transfer company MoneyGram announced that it is expanding its loyalty program to customers in France, Italy, Germany and Spain. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Retail
IKEA To Take On Amazon With Expanded Smart Home Offerings
October 02, 2019

IKEA is making big moves into the smart home ecosphere with its biggest investment in decades. 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...

Investments
India B2B eCommerce Firm Udaan Lands $585M
October 02, 2019

One of the largest B2B eCommerce platforms in India, Udaan, has raised $585 million in a Series D funding round. The company wants to help chemists, kirana (family-owned) stores and other businesses to come online with its platform, according to reports. Get the Full Story...

Delivery
Deliveroo Expansion Triggers Big Revenue Growth, Losses
October 02, 2019

Food delivery company Deliveroo saw huge revenue growth in 2018, but its losses also grew as it expanded and poured money into new areas and ventures in the highly competitive food delivery market. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...