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Xealth Raises $14M In Series A
June 21, 2019

Digital health startup Xealth has announced that it has raised an additional $3 million in its Series A financing, bringing the total amount raised in this funding round to $14 million. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

International
China’s AutoX, Pony.ai First To Offer Robotaxis In US
June 21, 2019

AutoX and Pony.ai are now the first Chinese companies allowed to offer self-driving robotaxis in the state of California. 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
Conflict Of Interest Claims Hit UK SMB Bank Dispute Plan
June 21, 2019

The U.K. is moving forward with plans to develop a dispute resolution service (DRS) for small businesses (SMBs) mistreated by banks, but reports in the Financial Times said the head of that initiative is now facing accusations of a conflict of interest. Get the Full...

B2B Payments
The Predicament Of C-Suite Fraud And Government Cyberattacks
June 21, 2019

Australia is the land for some underhanded doings from scammers attacking small businesses for payments fraud — targeting two-thirds of SMBs, according to a Norton LifeLock study. Separately, 93 percent of SMBs in the U.K. are unable to recover the vast majority of funds lost to...

B2B Payments
Southwest Launches Credit Card For SMBs
June 21, 2019

Southwest Airlines is introducing a credit card for small business owners aimed at enhanced travel rewards. 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...

B2B Payments
B2B Startup Investors Go After The Niche Markets
June 21, 2019

While there were no mega-deals in the B2B startup funding realm this week, it was still a busy time for companies and investors, with many funders targeting companies operating in less common markets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

B2B Payments
How Data Unlocks The Hidden Potential Of Supplier Invoices
June 21, 2019

Europe has a range of EU and state-wide initiatives to develop electronic invoicing standards in both the private and public sectors, with a few goals in mind. Standardizing the way companies issue electronic invoices further reduces reliance on paper, while, at the same time, more...

Partnerships / Acquisitions
UnitedHealth Will Pay $3.2B For Payments Co Equian
June 21, 2019

UnitedHealth Group, the parent company of the largest U.S. health insurer, UnitedHealthcare, will purchase healthcare payments company Equian for around $3.2 billion, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Payments Innovation
JPMC Marks X-Border Milestone In China
June 21, 2019

JPMorgan has announced the launch of its E-Customs Payment Solution, making it the first foreign bank in China to fully digitize and automate cross-border payments of goods. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...