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Cross-border Payments
Ripple, Saudi Arabia Central Bank Launch Pilot
February 15, 2018

Ripple, the blockchain payments technology company, announced Wednesday (Feb. 14) that it has inked a deal with the Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA), enabling banks in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to work with its cross-border payments technology. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

B2B Payments
Citi Makes B2B Play With HighRadius Investment
February 15, 2018

Citi Ventures, the venture capital arm of Citi, has reportedly made an investment in B2B payments and receivables management company HighRadius, reports said Wednesday (Feb 14). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Banking
For Community Banks, Big Business From Small Business Credit Cards
February 15, 2018

Think small, goes the saying, to effect big change. For community banks serving small- to mid-sized businesses (SMBs), training an eye on credit cards can translate into additional revenue streams and tap into an unmet need for those SMBs. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Legal & Regulation
Cryptos And Sandboxes And Streamlined Money Licensing (Oh My!)
February 15, 2018

Streamlined money transfer applications dominated regulatory news this past week as seven states took the initiative to make it easier for traditional FIs and fintechs to broaden their reach across the nation. PYMNTS spoke with Charles Clark, acting director of the Washington State Department of...

Cross-border Payments
For Cross-Border Receivables, Lobster Wholesalers Tighten Claws
February 15, 2018

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South Asia
India Bank Could Be Ground Zero For A $1.8B Fraud
February 14, 2018

Investors worldwide got quite a scare from India’s Punjab National Bank (PNB) with the announced discovery of $1.8 billion in fraudulent activity at one of its branches, according to Reuters reports. The bank said in a statement that “a few select account holders” appear to have...

Retail
Retailers See Spend On ‘Big Ticket’ Valentine’s Day Gifts
February 14, 2018

Roses are red, violets are blue and consumers are buying gifts other than flowers on Valentine’s Day, too? Apparently, yes. Florists, as it turns out, made up less than 10 percent of total spend among top Valentine’s categories in 2017. Luxury brands, jewelry stores and women’s...

Retail
Reinventing Main Street, One Scoop Of Cookie Dough At A Time
February 14, 2018

Chocolate chips cookies are possibly the world’s most perfect dessert, particularly when eaten pulled fresh from an oven.   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...

Retail
2018 Started With Big Retail Sales Drop
February 14, 2018

Retail sales in the U.S. recorded their largest drop in almost a year, as households seem to be tightening their belts when it comes to major purchases like new cars and building materials, according to CNBC reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...