In South Korea, government agencies are taking a look at blockchain for use in marine logistics activities, with an eye on making supply chains more efficient. In New Zealand, blockchain is examined as a way to boost the economy and “IT exports.”
The Visa Ready Program for Business Solutions is growing with the addition of the Extend platform into its offering. 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...
The fallout from the alleged accounting scandal at U.K. café chain Patisserie Valerie continues, with the firm’s delayed payments to suppliers causing a stir. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...
For small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in need of capital, bank loans are undoubtedly the first place they look. Alternative finance players, including online loan marketplaces and crowdfunding portals, are also gaining traction, while friends and family still remain a popular source for SMB owners,...
The U.K.’s Big Four accountancy firms — KPMG, PwC, EY and Deloitte — have escaped a forced breakup from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), The Guardian reported on Tuesday (Dec. 18). Instead, the watchdog is suggesting that major audits of top companies be conducted by at least...
Walmart is testing out its own in-house visual search technology through Hayneedle, the home furnishings retailer it obtained through its acquisition of Jet.com in 2016. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...
With the launch of Ingo Money QuickConnect last week, the company capped off a year that CEO Drew Edwards told Karen Webster could best be characterized as the “Great Awakening” of push payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...
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With eCommerce booming, particularly during the current holiday shopping season, merchants are benefiting from Riskified, a startup that increases shopping cart conversions using machine learning algorithms. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...
