In the battle over wearables, is it a case of buy or be bought? 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...
Smartphone maker Xiaomi has decided to stop disclosing just how many devices it sold on an annual basis, TechCrunch reports, amid the contention by the chief executive officer that the firm has been in what be seen as a transition phase after growing quickly —...
In an effort to expand its digital offerings, Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance has reportedly created a $50 million corporate venture capital fund designed to back startups in the FinTech market. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...
Curve announced on Thursday (Jan. 12) that it launched Curve Rewards, a loyalty program, and that it has partnered with more than 50 U.K. retailers, including Marks & Spencer, House of Fraser, Boots, Waterstones and more. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...
The biggest online lender for small businesses in the U.K., Funding Circle, announced that it secured $100 million in equity funding. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...
Karhoo, an on-demand app that provided users with an aggregation of ride options from fleets of car services that failed to take off, is reportedly getting a new life under new backers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...
Airtel, the largest telecom provider in India, announced Thursday (Jan. 12) the national launch of a mobile payments bank, which, according to a report, is India’s first one. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...
HSBC is gearing up to take on Hong Kong P2P mobile payment company Jetco, launching its own P2P mobile payment app. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...
The paper-based income statement and balance sheet models for SMB lending are inefficient at best and may not be the best arbiters of credit risk. Provenir Managing Director Paul Thomas told PYMNTS about the benefits of data, both structured and unstructured, in the (digital) SMB lending...