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Payments Innovation
Solutions By Text, ACI Worldwide Link Up For SMS Transactions
March 19, 2019

ACI Worldwide, a real-time payment and banking company, has partnered with Solutions By Text, a Dallas-based automated texting company, to allow companies to receive payments through text, according to a release by ACI. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

B2B Payments
Tipalti Upgrades PayPal Supplier Payments
March 19, 2019

Tipalti, a B2B payments company, has upgraded its PayPal services to allow its customers to use PayPal payments with suppliers more easily, the company said in a news release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Investments
InstaReM Raises $41M To Expand Into Latin America
March 19, 2019

InstaReM, the Singapore FinTech startup that enables banks and consumers to send money across borders, raised $41 million in venture funding. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Cross-border Payments
Indian Economists Meet With Central Bank About Slowdown
March 19, 2019

Indian economists met with the chief of the Reserve Bank of India on Tuesday (Mar. 19) to suggest a monetary policy boost, aiming to encourage growth amid concerns over an economic slowdown, according to a report by Reuters. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Investments
Ola Gets $300M Investment From Hyundai, Kia
March 19, 2019

Hyundai Motor Group and Ola, the ride-hailing platform, announced on Tuesday (March 19) a strategic partnership in which Hyundai and Kia Motors Corp. will invest $300 million. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Global Payments
Xiaomi Unveils Mi Pay Service In India; Mobile Payment Users Rise In Vietnam
March 19, 2019

Welcome to The Axis, your late look at payments news from around the world. Coverage includes Xiaomi’s unveiling of its Mi Pay mobile payment service in India. In addition, the number of people making mobile payments in stores is on the move in Vietnam and more...

Retail
Sous-Vide Food Delivery For Man’s Best Friend
March 19, 2019

Some entrepreneurs find inspiration in their pets: Ruth Stedman Marriott helped start Grocery Pup with her husband when they got their dog. They wanted to get her a fresh food diet but “she never took to raw,” Marriott, the company’s co-founder and CEO, told PYMNTS...

Retail
DoorDash And Keeping Pace In The Delivery Race After Losing A Step
March 19, 2019

In many ways, 2019 started out strong for DoorDash earlier this month. The San Francisco food delivery startup brought in $400m in new funding as part of its ongoing quest to claim the crown as the biggest delivery player in the tight and highly competitive...

Retail
How QSRs Are Enhancing The Dining Experience With Digital Innovations
March 19, 2019

To enhance diners’ experiences in quick-service restaurants (QSRs), managers are utilizing digital innovations, enabling everything from faster orders to more efficient kitchens. Overall, restaurant leaders have one goal: to make quick service even quicker. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...