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Singtel Teams With Axiata Digital; Cleartrip Integrates Apple Pay
February 27, 2019

Welcome to The Axis, your late look at payments news from around the world. Coverage includes the signing of a memorandum of understanding between The Singtel Group and Malaysia’s Axiata Digital. European tech firm Aave is rolling out its Aave Pay app, online travel firm...

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Brexit Delay May Loom, But What’s Next?
February 27, 2019

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Tipalti Launches Multi-FX To Improve Global Payables Process
February 26, 2019

Tipalti, the global payables automation platform, announced on Monday (Feb. 25) the launch of Multi-FX, a new offering that improves upon the global payables process for finance teams. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Sage, Modulr Link For Supplier Payments, Payroll; Tappy Technologies Teams With Timex
February 25, 2019

Welcome to The Axis, your late look at payments news from around the world. Coverage includes Hong Kong-based Tappy Technologies‘ collaboration with the Timex Group. U.K.-based Juniper Research is projecting that contactless payments will be on the uptick, Sage is teaming up with FinTech Modulr...

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Mastercard In Renewed China Push
February 22, 2019

Mastercard, in an effort to gain entry into the Chinese market, is looking toward a joint venture that may help the card giant get a credit card license in that country. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Chinese Gov’t Bolsters Rural Economies With Mobile Payments
February 22, 2019

In an effort to strengthen the economy in hamlets and small cities, China is looking to make mobile payments commonplace in rural places prior to the close of 2020. The goal came amid published guidelines from the central bank and the Ministry of Finance, among...

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Trump Urges US Telecoms To ‘Step Up’ 5G Efforts
February 21, 2019

President Donald Trump told U.S. companies that they need to work harder to build 5G networks, and that they should lead by competition — not by blocking other companies, according to reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Fingerprint Cards Unveils Biometric Platform; TransferTo Becomes Two Brands
February 19, 2019

Welcome to The Axis, your late look at payments news from around the world. Coverage includes Sweden’s Fingerprint Cards AB unveiling a biometric software platform for payment cards, wearables and USB dongles. The Austrian unit of LGT has rolled out The Avaloq Banking Suite, Singapore mobile...

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Mexico Sets Its Sights On FinTech Firms To End Poverty
February 19, 2019

Mexico’s new government, led by President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, is setting its sights on financial technology to get the country out of poverty. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...