News

International
100+ Countries Meet In Geneva Over Global Mail Reforms
September 25, 2019

Postal representatives from more than 100 countries are meeting in Geneva, Switzerland to make sure that a global mail regulatory body remains in place, according to a report by CNBC. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Investments
AI Loan Startup Kreditech Raises $22M For Global Growth
September 25, 2019

Kreditech, an AI-based loan startup that targets emerging markets, has raised $22 million in its latest funding round, according to a report. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Investments
Philippine FinTech Startup PayMongo Raises $2.7M
September 25, 2019

PayMongo, a FinTech startup that helps businesses and merchants set up online payments systems, has raised $2.7 million in a seed funding round, according to a report by TechCrunch. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Global Payments
Bill.com Reports 200+ Pct. Increase In Transactions, Payment Volume This Year
September 25, 2019

Cloud-based finance software Bill.com can now facilitate international payments in 106 currencies and 137 countries, the company announced in a press release on Wednesday, Sept. 25.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Security & Fraud
Former Danske Bank Chief Found Dead Amid Money Laundering Scandal
September 25, 2019

The former head of Danske Bank’s arm in Estonia has been found dead days after he disappeared, The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday (Sept. 25).  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Investments
UK’s Fidel Raises $18M To Bring Card-Linked Payment APIs To US Developers
September 25, 2019

U.K. FinTech startup Fidel has raised $18 million in Series A funding co-led by U.S.-based Nyca Partners and QED Investors, as reported on Wednesday (Sept. 25). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Payment Methods
Klarna Surpasses 12M Transactions This Year
September 25, 2019

FinTech payments disruptor Klarna has announced the start of its “No drama, just Klarna” retail campaign in partnership with 13 brands in the U.K., the company said in a press release on Wednesday (Sept. 25). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Retail
Can Travel Get Groupon On A More Profitable Path?
September 25, 2019

Founded over a decade ago, Groupon started its existence as one of a wave of flash sale sites that suddenly flooded that market in the early 2010s. The flash sale fad burned bright and hot, but ultimately its flame was short-lived. A product of the...

Retail
Retail Poised To Embrace New Biometrics As Innovation Heats Up
September 25, 2019

Can a person’s ear serve as one of the next frontiers of retail innovation? It might not be as far-fetched as it seems. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...