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B2B Payments
Why Construction Payments’ Friction Has Nothing To Do With Payments
March 08, 2019

What’s more complicated than a B2B transaction? A B2B transaction in an industry like construction, where what triggers a payment isn’t a single, simple invoice. In this sector, B2B payments are a complex process that includes layers of internal approvals to document sharing, in order...

Retail
Kroger Sees Potential Opportunity In Healthcare Field
March 07, 2019

Grocery giant Kroger is thinking about starting a new business venture related to the healthcare field, according to a report in Bloomberg. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Banking
ECB Looks To Ramp Up Bank Lending
March 07, 2019

Generally speaking, central banks hike rates when economic growth threatens to overheat, when inflation threatens to drive up the cost of living beyond desirability. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Partnerships / Acquisitions
Airbnb Buys Hotel Tonight
March 07, 2019

Home rental marketplace Airbnb has acquired Hotel Tonight, a company that aids travelers in finding discounted hotel rooms, according to a report from Reuters. The move is a step toward expanding Airbnb’s business and attracting a wider customer base, including those who like to travel...

Global Payments
State Bank Of India Teams With FSS; AlipayHK Attains 2M Users
March 07, 2019

Welcome to The Axis, your late look at payments news from around the world. Coverage includes the State Bank of India (SBI)’s work with FSS (Financial Software and Systems) on “One Nation One Card.” The Chinese Consulate General rolled out mobile payments, AlipayHK has attained...

Security & Fraud
Marriott International CEO Says It’s Not Clear If China Is Behind Hack
March 07, 2019

Marriott International Chief Executive Arne Sorenson appeared before a Senate subcommittee Thursday (March 7) to discuss the data breach of the Starwood Hotels reservation system, saying he doesn’t know if China was behind it. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Regulation
India’s RBI To Relax Rules For White-Label ATM Providers
March 07, 2019

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) made a move on Thursday (March 7) to relax the rules for white-label ATM operators, enabling them to purchase wholesale cash from the bank. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Regulation
Sweden’s Financial Regulator: ‘We Can Do More’ On Bank Oversight
March 07, 2019

Sweden’s financial regulator, the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority, said it needs to pick up its oversight of Swedish banks when it comes to money laundering. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Ridesharing
Bird To Roll Out Scooter Program In Three Regions
March 07, 2019

Bird, the scooter sharing startup, is gearing up to roll out a new program in New Zealand, Canada and Latin America dubbed Bird Platform, in which it sells vehicles to entrepreneurs at cost and gets 20 percent of the ride revenue. Get the Full Story...