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B2B Payments
Accelerating Business Value Starts With Investing in the Finance Function
August 09, 2023

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Payments Innovation
Alternative Payment Methods Boost Conversions When Expanding Globally
August 09, 2023

Emerging from the pandemic, companies need to put payments at the center of their strategic roadmaps, according to Nuvei Chief Revenue Officer Laura Miller. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Investments
Capital One Ventures Invests $25 Million in Luxury Travel Subscription Brand Inspirato
August 08, 2023

Luxury travel subscription brand Inspirato has entered into a definitive agreement for a new $25 million convertible note investment from Capital One Ventures. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Artificial Intelligence
Google and Universal Music in Talks for AI-Generated Songs Licensing Agreement
August 08, 2023

Google and Universal Music are reportedly in talks about a licensing agreement for artificial intelligence (AI) generated songs. 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,...

Ridesharing
Uber Teams With Cover Genius to Insure Brazilian Drivers
August 08, 2023

Uber has teamed with insurtech Cover Genius to protect its drivers in Brazil. 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. By completing this...

B2B Payments
Payoneer Q2: Thinking Globally, Acting Locally Boosts Emerging-Market B2B Payments Growth 40% YoY
August 08, 2023

“The export of goods and services is more prevalent, digital and borderless than ever,” Payoneer executives told investors on the company’s second-quarter 2023 earnings call Tuesday (Aug. 8). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

B2B Payments
Dwolla Launches Solution to Facilitate Secure A2A Payments
August 08, 2023

Dwolla has launched an application programming interface (API) solution designed for mid- to enterprise-sized businesses that enables easy payment initiation from existing commercial accounts at top U.S. banks, including JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Wells Fargo. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Retail
Sizekick Debuts AI-Powered Clothing-Sizing Tool
August 08, 2023

Sizekick is the latest company offering shoppers an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered way to find the right outfit. 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...

Retail
The Aspiration Shopper May Be Straying From Luxury and Turning to Travel
August 08, 2023

The aspirational shopper, once a core target demographic for high-end brands, seems to be in a state of flux. As the traditional luxury market contends with price hikes and changing spending patterns, an interesting trend is emerging — an uptick in the travel sector. Get...