Emerging Markets

Billions of People and Trillions of Transactions Define the PayFac Opportunity in Emerging Markets
Billions of People and Trillions of Transactions Define the PayFac Opportunity in Emerging Markets
March 29, 2023  |  Payment Methods

Forging a 21st century commerce ecosystem on a global scale means changing consumer behavior, and merchant mindsets, particularly in markets where digital remains a small...

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Adidas, PayU and Mastercard Say Emerging Markets Remain Important Stepping Stones for Retail Growth
Adidas, PayU and Mastercard Say Emerging Markets Remain Important Stepping Stones for Retail Growth
March 27, 2023  |  Payment Methods

With the first quarter of 2023 almost a wrap and many developed markets stuck in the latest crisis — collapsing banks — a lot of the...

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LatAm Trade Finance Platform Marco Books New Credit Line and Equity Stake
LatAm Trade Finance Platform Marco Books New Credit Line and Equity Stake
February 27, 2023  |  B2B Payments

Miami-based trade finance platform Marco said Monday (Feb. 27) that a fresh $200 million credit line as well as an $8 million equity investment would...

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Startups Embrace Business Resilience Just as VCs Demand It
Startups Embrace Business Resilience Just as VCs Demand It
December 29, 2022  |  Startups

Global economic volatility and recession risk test the business resilience of startups. But for firms in emerging markets across Africa and the Middle East, the...

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Cross-Border Merchants Must Heed Local Cultural Nuances of Payments
Cross-Border Merchants Must Heed Local Cultural Nuances of Payments
November 30, 2022  |  Payments Innovation

Payments personalization enables a merchant to deliver a ubiquitous experience — consumers in any market can pay in any manner they choose. We’re not there...

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CFOs Lean Toward Short-Term Investments Amid Stock Market Volatility
CFOs Lean Toward Short-Term Investments Amid Stock Market Volatility
October 21, 2022  |  emea

Whether it’s inflation volatility, market volatility or interest rate volatility, the uncertain macroeconomic landscape has had a huge impact on cross-border treasury management, forcing chief...

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Tech Investments Usher In Post-Oil Future in Emerging Markets
Tech Investments Usher In Post-Oil Future in Emerging Markets
September 18, 2022  |  Connected Economy

As the world seeks to wean itself off fossil fuels, several oil-dependent countries in emerging markets are using technology and the digital economy to drive...

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From Telehealth to Teletherapy, Digital Apps Boost Mental Wellness in Emerging Markets
From Telehealth to Teletherapy, Digital Apps Boost Mental Wellness in Emerging Markets
September 14, 2022  |  Healthcare

The rising popularity of mental health apps in recent years represents the coupling of two separate healthcare trends: an increased focus on mental and emotional...

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Rali_cap Debuts $30M Fund for Emerging-Markets FinTech
Rali_cap Debuts $30M Fund for Emerging-Markets FinTech
May 05, 2022  |  Investments

Rali_cap, an early-stage venture capital firm investing in emerging markets FinTech, has increased its new fund by $10 million, Yahoo reported Thursday (May 5). This...

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