Partnerships / Acquisitions

Partnerships / Acquisitions
Shopify Eyes Buying Experience With Return Magic Acquisition
June 26, 2018

Shopify announced that it has acquired mobile app Return Magic. 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...

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Marks & Spencer Teams Up With Microsoft For AI Tech
June 22, 2018

In an effort to explore artificial intelligence (AI), Britain’s Marks & Spencer Group (M&S) is collaborating with Microsoft. Through their strategic partnership, the companies will experiment with the integration of Microsoft AI technologies into M&S stores, as well as the retailer’s broader operations, retail news...

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PayPal Buys Simility In Second Buy This Week
June 21, 2018

PayPal announced Thursday (June 21) that, following on the heels of its acquisition of Hyperwallet earlier this week, it is acquiring Simility, which is a fraud prevention and risk management platform. In a company blog post, PayPal said that — like with the acquisition of...

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Standard Chartered Partners To Launch Mobile Wallet In Uganda
June 20, 2018

Standard Chartered Bank has announced a partnership with MTN Uganda to launch its mobile wallet service in the country. 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...

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Paysafe, Ingo Money Deliver Same-Day Settlement To SMBs
June 20, 2018

Same-day settlement can be a cash flow life saver for small to mid-sized merchants. Money moved instantly, via push payments, can bring several verticals beyond the confines of waiting for checks and credit card transactions to clear, which in turn frees up business owners to...

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Braintree’s Juan Benitez On The Future Of A PayPal-Owned Hyperwallet
June 20, 2018

It’s a deal that hits some of the most important payment-related hotspots: Online marketplaces. Localized currencies. Global payout services. The gig economy. Expanded eCommerce ecosystems. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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PayPal Will Buy Hyperwallet In $400 Million Deal
June 19, 2018

PayPal said on Tuesday (June 19) that it will buy payments payout platform Hyperwallet for $400 million in cash. 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...

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CYBG Agrees To Buy Virgin Money
June 19, 2018

CYBG, the owner of Clydesdale Bank and Yorkshire Bank, is buying Virgin Money for £1.7 billion. 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...

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Alior, solarisBank, Raisin And Mastercard Partner On European Digital Bank
June 14, 2018

The Poland-based Alior Bank is teaming up with solarisBank, Raisin and Mastercard to roll out a digital bank in Europe open to all European Union residents. According to a report in BankingTech, the new digital bank is slated to launch in the fourth quarter of...