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How A Touch Of Modern Tech Brought A Touch Of Modern Global
November 16, 2017

The thing about visionaries is they can sometimes be all about the vision and not so much about the stepping stones that will get them there. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

International
Alibaba’s Singles Day Tops $25B, Crushing 2016 Record
November 13, 2017

Alibaba Group Holding, the Chinese eCommerce giant, saw gross merchandise volume of $25.3 billion for this year’s Singles Day Global Shopping Festival, up 39 percent from a year ago. What’s more, 90 percent of the total gross merchandise volume for the 24-hour shopping event was...

International
In Foreign Investing, Money Comes With A Price
November 13, 2017

Political regimes come and go.  Structural reforms take root or don’t.  Currencies wax and wane.  When money chases growth (and returns) across borders, investors must gird for turbulence, as recent events in Saudi Arabia and China show.

International
Inside GrabPay’s Digital Payments Playbook
November 13, 2017

Muhammed needs six new computers for his internet café in Jakarta. It’s a small café, and six machines are enough, but the ones he has are obsolescing fast and the young entrepreneur knows it’s time to invest in new equipment. Get the Full Story Complete...

International
Driving Cross-Border Payments Into The Future
November 09, 2017

Rideshare services have gained popularity by taking the pain out of making payments. Can foreign currency exchange services adopt a similar model? In the latest PYMNTS.com X-Border Receivables Report, powered by Flywire, Mark Frey, COO of Cambridge Global Payments, discusses the need for FX providers...

Europe
A New UK FinTech Is Looking For A Banking License
November 08, 2017

Revolut — a U.K.-based financial technology firm — said Wednesday that it has applied for a European banking license, making it the latest of several digital-only firms looking to compete more actively with larger, traditional lenders. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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TRENDING: The Uberization Of X-Border Receivables
November 08, 2017

A seamless payment experience is one of the reasons rideshare companies like Uber have gained popularity over the years. Now, other industries are seeking to offer a similar experience to their own customers and clients. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

South East Asia
Foreign Card Firms May Need Local Partners To Set Up Shop In China
November 07, 2017

The push of U.S.-based credit card companies to finally gain access to the Chinese mainland has hit yet another bump. Reuters reports that the Chinese government is pushing foreign payment card companies to form local joint ventures for onshore operations, said three people familiar with the...

South East Asia
Paytm Adds Chat, Directly Takes On WhatsApp
November 03, 2017

In India, WhatsApp sends messages and Paytm sends money. 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 form,...