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NatWest Tests Use Of Google Assistant To Check Bank Balances
August 12, 2019

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...

Investments
Neobank Joust Raises $2.6M To Bank Freelancer Wages
August 12, 2019

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...

Banking
Venmo Offers Instant Transfer To Bank Accounts
August 12, 2019

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...

Cross-border Payments
China Bank Loans Decline In July Amid Trade Tensions
August 12, 2019

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...

Investments
Facebook Contributes To $125M Funding For India Marketplace Meesho
August 12, 2019

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...

Retail
Nike Jumps Into The Subscription Game
August 12, 2019

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...

Retail
Redesigning Doggie Daycare With Customization
August 12, 2019

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...

Retail
SoftBank Reportedly Tapping Into Online Used Car Trend
August 12, 2019

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...

Retail
When Homeshares Become Shoppable Experiences
August 12, 2019

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...