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B2B Payments
Bottomline Tech Integrates RTP Functionality
October 24, 2019

Bottomline Technologies has announced the expansion of its Digital Banking IQ suite with the launch of its Real-Time Payments (RTP) module, utilizing the RTP Network from The Clearing House. The integration aims to speed up and streamline the business-to-business (B2B) payments process, allowing a bank’s...

B2B Payments
Commercial Cards Lean Into Data Integration Opportunity
October 24, 2019

Commercial cards remain a small, but growing, part of the B2B payments ecosystem, thanks in part to their versatility. 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...

Payment Methods
Visa Partners With Revolut To Introduce Multi-Currency Debit Card
October 24, 2019

London-based FinTech firm Revolut partnered with Visa to roll out a multi-currency travel debit card in Singapore, Visa said in a press release on Wednesday (Oct. 23).  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Partnerships / Acquisitions
Experian Eyes Asian Market With Purchase Of Malaysia Credit Bureau Firm
October 24, 2019

Experian announced that it has acquired a controlling interest in RAM Credit Information (RAMCI), a leading credit bureau in Malaysia. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Investments
Starling Bank To Use £30M Infusion For Consumer, B2B Banking Growth
October 24, 2019

U.K. digital bank Starling Bank announced that it has raised £30 million (more than $38.7 million USD) in a new funding round. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Partnerships / Acquisitions
PayPal, Citi To Offer Consumer Credit Products In Australia
October 24, 2019

Citi Australia and PayPal Credit Australia announced they have entered into a long-term strategic partnership to develop consumer credit products for PayPal’s customers in Australia. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

International
China Aims To Boost Cross-Border Trade Via Foreign Investments
October 24, 2019

The Chinese government has announced that it will allow foreign firms that are not in the investment business to invest in domestic companies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Europe
EU Consumer Confidence Declines To Lowest Point Since December
October 24, 2019

Data shows that consumer confidence in the European Union has fallen to its lowest level since the end of last year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Investments
India’s Tech Startups Have A Banner $11.3B Fundraising Year
October 23, 2019

As a record amount of capital has entered the local ecosystem in a significant rebound since 2016’s darkened funding environment, Indian tech startups are having a standout year with two months of 2019 left. India’s unlisted tech startups have notched $11.3 billion in funding this...