British bank NatWest has been testing out Google Assistant compatibility to allow customers to do things like check their balance via voice assistant, according to reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...
The funding round was led by PTB Ventures, with help from Accion Venture Lab, Financial Venture Studio and Techstars. 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...
Venmo has added another option for instant transfer of money to a bank account, according to a blog post by the company on Monday (Aug. 12). “Having money in your Venmo account is an awesome feeling — it makes paying friends and family that much...
Decreasing demands for loans has caused a July lending slowdown for Chinese financial institutions, The Wall Street Journal reported on Monday (Aug. 12). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...
Bangalore-based social commerce startup Meesho has raised $125 million to expand its eCommerce business in India, TechCrunch reported on Monday (Aug. 12). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...
Shoe shopping can be the bane of any parent’s existence, because children’s feet grown unspeakably quickly. Nike has decided to help solve that problem for parents, and perhaps invest in creating customers for life, with the launch of a new subscription program geared specifically toward...
Finding a good dog sitter in a crowded urban metro area can be challenging — particularly if one is looking for an offering with flexibility. Such was the difficulty the founding team at Dogdrop, Shaina Denny and Greer Will, encountered as self-described “Los Angeleno dog...
Among the ongoing trends in retail is the funding for online used car platforms, and the ongoing rise of eCommerce and digital payments in Latin America. The latest evidence of that comes via Japan-based SoftBank. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...
For some entrepreneurs, their own trips have inspired them to start companies catering to travelers’ unique needs. The Sursy Founder and CEO Lauren Richardson, for instance, traveled quite a bit for work. At one point, she was staying at a hotel in Chicago, where she...