Hong Kong and Singapore have reached an agreement to link their perspective trade finance platforms using blockchain technology, according to news from Reuters on Wednesday (Oct. 25). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...
It was the (initially) small FinTech startups that delivered a collective shakeup to the small business (SMB) lending industry. Alternative and marketplace lending platforms promised faster, easier SMB lending than traditional banks could deliver and eventually led traditional financial institutions (FIs) to collaborate with their...
Intuit is adding a new service for its small business (SMB) users of accounting solution QuickBooks. 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...
A new report reveals that the market for AI technologies could potentially generate more than $60 billion worth of productivity improvements per year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...
On Wednesday (Oct. 25), Western Union launched a new chatbot for the Facebook Messenger application, according to news from Mobile Payments Today. The “Request Money” bot will enable money transfer requests directly through the Messenger app. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...
In the aftermath of its purchase of 1,932 stores from Rite Aid, Walgreens has announced news that it will be closing down 600 stores. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...
As eCommerce grows — and increased top lines beckon — navigating through the payments preferences and practices in foreign markets proves tricky. PPRO has opened a U.S. office to help U.S. firms access alternative payment methods globally. Steve Villegas, vice president of Partner Management, and James...
From gold bars to luxury cars, unattended retail is tapping into goods with price points many multiples greater than soda and snacks. But does the distribution justify the expense? For October’s Unattended Retail Tracker™, Kelly Knight, owner of Beverly Hills Caviar — and designer of...
Brick and mortar is dead — that seems to be retail’s favorite refrain in 2017, urged on by the ongoing struggles of some of the biggest players in the game and a wave of bankruptcies that keep building without breaking in the industry. Get the...