Commercial payments provider FLEETCOR Technologies, Inc. announced news on Thursday (March 1) that it has entered a pilot program with enterprise blockchain solution firm Ripple and Cambridge Global Payments, the international payments provider focused on B2B and owned by FLEETCOR. Get the Full Story Complete the...
Australia’s alternative finance industry is vowing to heighten transparency as policymakers continue to push for better small and medium-sized business (SMB) financial services. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...
The Bank of England’s chief operating officer for monetary policy is joining the U.K.’s New Payment System Operator (NPSO). 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...
PSD2 opened the floodgates for open banking across Europe and the U.K. While the U.S. hasn’t had such regulatory pressure, signs that banks are opening up their data to third-party FinTechs are beginning to emerge, a trend partially attributed to competitive market pressures — and...
To help business owners maximize efficiency and engage customers, First Data launched Clover Mini and Clover Flex in Germany and Austria. The smart terminals are the first of their kind offered to businesses in those countries, the company said in an announcement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...
To help identify FinTech products that may improve the financial health of underserved populations in the U.S., the Financial Solutions Lab (FinLab) launched its fourth annual $3 million challenge. The lab focuses on products that meet the financial needs of overlooked populations, JPMorgan Chase said...
As it seeks to build a payment platform using the blockchain, Telegram Group Inc. is tripling the price of coins in its initial coin offering (ICO). Overall, the offering could raise more than $2.5 billion, Bloomberg reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...
Music streaming service Spotify has filed for a direct listing of its shares as it prepares for its debut on the New York Stock Exchange in late March or early April. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...
The U.S. consumer credit picture continues to look grim as 2018 is coming into the end of its first quarter. Despite economic performance across the economy that is nearly universally described as strong, overdue credit card debt has hit a seven-year high. Get the Full...
