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Wurk Raises Funds For Legal Marijuana Payroll Tech
April 12, 2018

Wurk, a startup providing software for legal marijuana enterprises, announced new investment to the tune of $3.2 million provided by Poseidon Asset Management, Phyto Partners, Altitude Investment Partners, Arcview Investor Network and Arcadian Fund. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

B2B Payments
SMBs: The Next Frontier In Travel Tech
April 12, 2018

The corporate travel and expense management space is a bit of a conundrum. 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 newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

International
Punjab National Bank Continues Internal Investigations Into $2B Diamond Heist Scandal
April 12, 2018

India’s Punjab National Bank (PNB) is conducting an internal investigation into an alleged $2 billion fraud, vowing to come down on anyone involved in the crime. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

eCommerce
Walmart Could Ink Deal With Flipkart By The End Of June
April 12, 2018

Walmart is expected to ink a deal with Flipkart, India’s largest eCommerce player, by the end of June, marking what may be its largest purchase of an online retailer ever. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

International
China To Open Up Financial Sector This Year
April 12, 2018

The government of China offered up a more clear schedule for opening up its financial sector to increased investments from foreigners, saying it will happen by the end of 2018. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

International
Paytm Launches Bill Pay Rewards Program In Canada
April 12, 2018

Canadian payments firm Paytm Canada said Wednesday that it launched what is being billed as a “first of its kind” rewards platform. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Partnerships / Acquisitions
Braintree Extend Powers Tickeri, Bandsintown Ticketing Experience
April 12, 2018

Tickeri announced that it’s expanded its partnership with Bandsintown so that Latino event seekers can buy tickets online through the Bandsintown event platform. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Security & Fraud
Fighting Fraud By Finding Good Transactions Instead Of Bad Ones
April 12, 2018

The transition to the EMV chip in North America has been both a boon and a bit of a headache when it comes to payments security. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

International
Minister Of State On Ireland’s Post-Brexit Financial Services Landscape
April 12, 2018

Brexit looms large for Ireland amid trade and border concerns. But opportunity abounds, says minister of state Michael d'arcy, as financial services and Fintech beckon...and even the U.S. and China might benefit.