global commerce

This Week In Payments: Davos, China X-Border Commerce And Talk To (And Pay With) The Hand
This Week In Payments: Davos, China X-Border Commerce And Talk To (And Pay With) The...
January 24, 2020  |  Global Payments

While there was no shortage of goings on this week, the eyes and ears of the payments, commerce and finance enthusiasts were more likely trained...

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The Lunar New Year Commerce Explosion Hits China (And Beyond)
The Lunar New Year Commerce Explosion Hits China (And Beyond)
January 24, 2020  |  Commerce

In 2019, Chinese consumers spent $149 billion across the Chinese New Year holiday, according to China’s Ministry of Commerce — a sum widely expected to...

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Can Western QSR Brands – And Others – Gain More Power In China?
Can Western QSR Brands – And Others – Gain More Power In China?
November 19, 2019  |  International

Two famous North American-based quick-service restaurant (QSR) brands are preparing to duke it out in China for chicken-meal supremacy, the most recent sign of how...

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Promoting Faster Payments In The Face Of Trade Uncertainty
Promoting Faster Payments In The Face Of Trade Uncertainty
May 30, 2019  |  Today In Data

Financial institutions (FIs) and service providers are promoting offerings for rapid, cross-border transactions in the face of trade uncertainties. On another note, over half of all...

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Finablr Struggles To Find Investor Interest For IPO
Finablr Struggles To Find Investor Interest For IPO
May 13, 2019  |  IPO

Finablr is having a hard time finding investors for its upcoming London initial public offering (IPO). The financial services firm, owned by Abu Dhabi billionaire...

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FIS’ Lowthers On Worldpay Buy: Creating A Global Commerce Community
FIS’ Lowthers On Worldpay Buy: Creating A Global Commerce Community
March 20, 2019  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

There is scale — then there is scale. There is growth, and the resulting — often massive — increase in customers and revenues in markets across...

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Wirecard Aims To Help Make Stuttgart ‘China Pay City;’ AlipayHK Notches QR Transit Payments Bid
Wirecard Aims To Help Make Stuttgart ‘China Pay City;’ AlipayHK Notches QR Transit Payments Bid
November 15, 2018  |  Global Payments

Welcome to The Axis, your late look at payments news from around the world. Coverage includes Wirecard teaming up with Stuttgart-Marketing GmbH to create the...

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Zara Plans To Roll Out International Online Shopping Platform
Zara Plans To Roll Out International Online Shopping Platform
November 08, 2018  |  Retail

To bring its fashions to new markets, Zara plans to roll out a global online platform. With the launch, the retailer will expand its efforts...

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Why ‘Micro-Multinationals’ Should Worry About FX Risk
Why ‘Micro-Multinationals’ Should Worry About FX Risk
November 06, 2018  |  Cross Border Commerce

Even the smallest firms today are peddling their wares on Amazon, entering new markets and navigating the waves of FX volatility that can swamp top...

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