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ICBC Says Loan Checks On Acquisitive Companies Are ‘Normal’
June 26, 2017

The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) tried to quell recent concerns saying loan checks on companies that made overseas acquisitions were normal and routine, reported Reuters. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Security & Fraud
British Parliament Hit By Laser-Focused Cyber Attack
June 26, 2017

In today’s fast-paced, tech-savvy society, it’s not enough to install a antivirus software on any connected device and expect to never be under cyber attack. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Mobile Commerce
Flywire Partners With PayPal For Cross-Border Payments
June 26, 2017

As eCommerce continues its growth, the demand for providing solid options for cross-border payments also rises. Without these payments, it’s likely we would see a slowdown in the economy. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Investments
Razer Invests In Asian Online Payment Firm To Boost Virtual Currency For Gamers
June 26, 2017

Gaming company Razer has invested nearly $20 million into Malaysia-based online payment firm MOL Global. 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...

Partnerships / Acquisitions
Walmart Not Interested In Acquiring Whole Foods
June 26, 2017

Walmart is not considering making an offer for Whole Foods Market, according to Reuters. 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...

Payments Innovation
Verifone’s Terminal (Times Two) Reinvention
June 26, 2017

Last week Verifone and airport kiosk and IT specialists SITA announced a deal that will see Verifone payment-enable airport self-service kiosks at every airport terminal in the world. Karen Webster talked to Joe Mach, Verifone’s NA President, who says that this move to reinvent airport terminal check-in is just the latest example of Verifone’s focus...

Payment Methods
iZettle Makes Invoicing mPOSsible
June 26, 2017

iZettle is announcing today that it has added two more arrows into its SMB quiver: local mobile payment solutions and invoicing. We talked to iZettle Co-Founder and CEO Jacob de Geer about these new services — and why global, mobile payments players must be laser-focused on how to go local.

Retail
Luxury Market Retailer Farfetch Gets $397M Infusion
June 23, 2017

Luxury market high-end fashion finds are typically reserved for the ultra elite. While traveling the world to find the chicest ensemble may become an onerous task, eCommerce has naturally stepped up to fill that void. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Retail
UK Gets McDonald’s Food Delivery Via UberEats
June 23, 2017

People in the London, Leeds and Nottingham area of the U.K. will soon be “lovin’ it” from the comfort of their own home. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...