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Aussie Bank Tightens China Trade Finance
November 02, 2015

As the U.S.’s Export-Import Bank continues with halted trade financing operations, the importance of such banking activity and its impact on the global economy has taken the spotlight. But it’s not just the U.S. at center stage. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

B2B Payments
Santander, BNP Paribas Reexamine Corporate Strategy
November 02, 2015

Two major banks late last week took a renewed look at their corporate banking strategies, according to Friday (Oct. 30) reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

SEC Opens New Floodgates For Startup Funding
November 02, 2015

It’s been in the works for years, but now it’s official: Startups can raise money by non-accredited investors online. The Securities and Exchange Commission voted last week to approve of Title III of the JOBS Act, which allows SMEs to raise money via crowdfunding. Get...

SanFran Blockchain Startup Finds A Buyer
November 02, 2015

Investors continue to flock to the blockchain, and the latest to find financial support hails from one of the technology capitals of the world. Blockstack, based in San Francisco, is reportedly set to be acquired by Digital Asset Holdings for an undisclosed sum. Get the...

B2B Payments
The SMEs Optimistic, Pessimistic And Irresponsible About Cash Flow
November 02, 2015

The data last week was all about working capital for small businesses — how they access it, who borrows what and, in some cases, who isn’t paying it back on time. Our weekly roundup of the numbers examines the trends. Get the Full Story Complete...

Europe
Visa To Buy Visa Europe
November 02, 2015

After months of speculation and concerns last week that the deal might not come through, it seems Visa’s plan to acquire Visa Europe will make it over the finish line after all. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Paytm Plans To Drop $764M To Capture India eCommerce
November 02, 2015

Alibaba-backed Indian payments startup Paytm has announced its intention to drop $764 million into an aggressive expansion plan over the next three years to capture the crown as India’s largest eCommerce player. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Merchant Innovation
Apple Drops The Price Of The Apple Watch
November 02, 2015

Thinking about getting an Apple Watch? Now might be the right time since Apple has just announced some very limited discounting under some very limited conditions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Mobile Commerce
When It Comes To Payments, The Customer Rules
November 02, 2015

As digital continues to disrupt the payments industry, consumers are starting to look beyond payments transaction and demanding payment experiences. As part of a multiyear survey of 4,000 consumers in North America, Accenture reveals the 5 trends defining digital payments today and what is yet...