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Bird Buys eScooter Competitor Circ

Bird Buys eScooter Competitor Circ
Bird Buys eScooter Competitor Circ
January 27, 2020  |  Partnerships

Creating a combined company that will lead to an addition of over 300 employees to its European operations, California-based Bird has purchased shared eScooter company...

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US Corporate Cash Stockpiles Spiked In Q4
US Corporate Cash Stockpiles Spiked In Q4
January 27, 2020  |  B2B Payments

U.S. corporates ramped up their cash accumulation during the fourth quarter of 2019, a sign of a cautious approach to the economy, new research from...

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Top News In Payments: Grubhub CEO Open To Deals; Chinese Consumers Shut Wallets In Face Of Coronavirus
Top News In Payments: Grubhub CEO Open To Deals; Chinese Consumers Shut Wallets In Face...
January 27, 2020  |  News

In today’s top payments news, Grubhub’s CEO says he is open to a merger, although no offers have been made yet, and Shanghai Disney Resort...

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Vector Adds Automated Invoicing To Fleet Management Portal
Vector Adds Automated Invoicing To Fleet Management Portal
January 27, 2020  |  B2B Payments

Fleet management platform Vector is expanding its Delivery-to-Cash offering with the introduction of automated invoicing and accounts receivable functionality. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Mid-Market Gyms Struggle Against Boutique Options
Mid-Market Gyms Struggle Against Boutique Options
January 27, 2020  |  Debt

Despite increased attendance and a spike in the fitness industry, some middle-market fitness gyms are struggling with debt, according to a report by Bloomberg. Get...

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Big Tech Firms Call For Industry Regulations
Big Tech Firms Call For Industry Regulations
January 27, 2020  |  Legal & Regulation

Big Tech companies like Apple and Facebook have lately had a contentious relationship with regulators and lawmakers over issues like privacy, use of personal data...

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Mastercard Propels Cardlay’s Biz Card Solution Across Europe
Mastercard Propels Cardlay’s Biz Card Solution Across Europe
January 27, 2020  |  B2B Payments

Commercial card technology company Cardlay, based in Denmark, has announced a partnership with Mastercard Europe, expanding the FinTech’s reach throughout the continent via Mastercard’s network...

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Funding Circle CFO Exits, Replacement Named
Funding Circle CFO Exits, Replacement Named
January 27, 2020  |  B2B Payments

U.K.-based small business lending platform Funding Circle has announced its chief financial officer will depart the company, reports in City A.M. said Monday (Jan. 27)....

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