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Fortino Capital Backs Dutch T&E Firm Declaree
June 24, 2019

Fortino Capital Partners revealed that it has invested in Declaree, expanding its portfolio of travel and expense management companies. 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...

B2B Payments
Capital One Acquires Trade Credit Firm BlueTarp
June 24, 2019

Capital One Financial Corporation announced Friday (June 21) that it has reached an agreement to acquire purchase-to-payment and credit management company BlueTarp. In a press release, Capital One pointed to augmented B2B finance capabilities as a result of the takeover, particularly for small and medium-sized...

Retail
Major Restaurant Chains Push For Lower Delivery Rates
June 23, 2019

In an online food delivery service market that is becoming more crowded, some of the largest operators of restaurants are renegotiating with the firms that bring takeout to consumers. While restaurants were once fast to sign up for delivery services, they are now seeking lower...

Banking
BoE Mulls FinTech Access Amid Brexit Uncertainty
June 21, 2019

The Bank of England may open its doors to tech companies and payment firms, and the move could potentially boost the U.K.’s $9 billion FinTech sector in the face of Brexit, Reuters reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Banking
Banks Are Increasingly Trying To Monetize Data Troves
June 21, 2019

Banks are increasingly looking for ways to monetize the large troves of data they hold on customers, be it with credit card sales or offering discounts on a customers’ special interest, like food or fashion, Reuters reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Chinese P2P Lender Dianrong Completes Funding Round
June 21, 2019

Chinese P2P lending company Dianrong, which offers lending solutions and investment products, has completed its latest funding round, according to reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Crypto’s Grand Stage To Sizzle (Or Fizzle)?
June 21, 2019

Bitcoin, move over. There’s a new digital coin of the realm. Or maybe not. 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...

Retail
Retailers Head To College For The Latest Commerce Innovation
June 21, 2019

It’s summer — finally — and that means most college students are back home on break, thinking of beach time and extra cash, and gearing up for the next set of classes. Retailers, too, have higher education on their minds. Freshly graduated high school seniors,...

Retail
Retail Pulse: Luxury Brands Eye Airport Retail; Panera Bread Tests Dinner Menu
June 21, 2019

Airports are providing luxury brands with access to consumers with extra time on their hands who want to buy unique and unusual items they can’t find near their residences. These hubs for travel retail, which are providing an audience of on-the-go travelers as U.S. shopping...