The United Kingdom’s economic and finance ministry, HM Treasury, seeks input on the challenges that the sharing economy creates for value-added tax (VAT). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...
In today’s top payments news around the world, PayPal has unveiled quick-response (QR) codes in iZettle’s point-of-sale program, while Ireland’s TransferMate recently announced that it secured its first two payment licenses in South America. Plus, the United Kingdom government is moving to regulate Big Tech...
French ski resorts are mounting a legal challenge against the government’s order to keep ski lifts closed at resorts this holiday season. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...
Cloud payments and financial messaging provider Volante Technologies Inc. is accelerating market convergence for the Santiago (Chile) Exchange (Bolsa de Santiago), according to a Wednesday (Dec. 9) announcement emailed to PYMNTS. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...
In today’s top payments news around the world, Qwikcilver has launched its Woohoo digital gift card store on the Google Pay Spot Platform, while new European Union (EU) guidelines ask that online platforms provide an explanation as to how search results are ranked. Plus, talk...
Fabrick, which provides an open banking platform, and Nets, an instant payments company, are partnering “for joint product and business development.” By combining forces, the companies “aim to develop innovative solutions that deliver new revenue streams for new and existing clients,” Nets announced in a...
The top banking and insurance watchdog in China is looking to crack down on Big Tech’s perceived monopoly of financial data and further curb abuses of power, CNBC reported on Tuesday (Dec. 8). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) on Friday (Dec. 4) chose four firms to receive digital banking licenses, including “digital full bank” licenses for Singapore-based Sea Ltd. and a consortium of Southeast Asia’s Grab Holdings and technology group Singtel. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...
As the first approved coronavirus vaccine arrives in the U.K. this week, the next phase of the fight to contain the deadly virus will fall squarely in the laps of government leaders and health officials. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...
