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AFEX Spreads X-Border Payments To New Market
March 15, 2016

Cross-border payments and risk management company AFEX is doing a bit of cross-border movement itself. The company revealed Monday (March 14) that it is opening a new office in Madrid, eyeing Spain as a strategic hub for its global corporate payments solutions. Get the Full...

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RBS’ Small Business Nightmare Isn’t Going Away
March 15, 2016

The Royal Bank of Scotland has been tangled in a scandal that may cost the bank billions of dollars in fines — and it doesn’t seem to be letting up anytime soon. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Amex Aims For Spend Compliance With AP Solution
March 15, 2016

American Express is targeting its latest accounts payable solution toward corporate spend policy, and to help businesses remain compliant, the credit card giant is enlisting the help of SAP Ariba. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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UK Setting The Wrong Example In eProcurement, Says Think Tank
March 15, 2016

Industry experts agree that government policy can often be the catalyst to adoption of payments and finance technology in the private sector. Government eProcurement and digital invoice mandates set an example for an economy overall, helping private businesses understand the process of and benefits to...

Five Points Of Cross-Border Commerce Failure
March 15, 2016

When it comes to optimizing cross-border commerce opportunities — in both developed and emerging markets — every merchant knows that they must think mobile first. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

SMB Online Lender StreetShares Secures $4.5M
March 15, 2016

StreetShares, an online lender that offers loans to small businesses — many of them veteran-run — has secured another batch of funding. The company, founded by CEO Mark Rockefeller, announced that it has secured a $4.5 million Series A round but noted that the round is...

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RBS Slashes Jobs In Digital Push
March 15, 2016

The Royal Bank of Scotland is cutting costs by scaling back its in-person services and making a move towards using digital “robo-advisors,” resulting in the loss of about 550 jobs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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App Annie Expands Footprint — But No IPO Plans Yet
March 15, 2016

Knowing what data consumers are exchanging through a proprietary app is almost as important as having a platform they want to come to in the first place. With a few more acquisitions, App Annie might have nothing to fear on both fronts. Get the Full...

Heartland Secures International Payment Processing Partner
March 15, 2016

Heartland Payment Systems has secured a strategic partner to bring its U.S. customers access to new markets with a deal that brings them secure international payment processing. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...