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BNY Mellon On The Two Key Factors For AP Automation

BNY Mellon On The Two Key Factors For AP Automation
BNY Mellon On The Two Key Factors For AP Automation
December 27, 2019  |  Accounts Payable

The supplier relationship is critical for any business. This means providing frictionless and speedy payments and ensuring that the right amount of money is sent...

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Amazon Seeks Patent For Hand Recognition
Amazon Seeks Patent For Hand Recognition
December 26, 2019  |  Amazon

In a move that could further upend traditional brick-and-mortar retail engagement, the United States Patent and Trademark Office published an application this week from eCommerce...

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Central Bank Of Bahamas To Introduce Digital Currency
Central Bank Of Bahamas To Introduce Digital Currency
December 26, 2019  |  Banking

The Central Bank of the Bahamas is planning to start a rollout of its new digital currency on Friday (Dec. 27) in Exuma. Get the...

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Bitcoin Daily: Central Bank In Russia Experimenting With Stablecoins; Germany’s New Crypto Rules Trouble Custodians
Bitcoin Daily: Central Bank In Russia Experimenting With Stablecoins; Germany’s New Crypto Rules Trouble Custodians
December 26, 2019  |  Bitcoin

The Bank of Russia has been testing stablecoins that are attached to real assets, according to reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Big Banks Surge Amid Strong Holiday Spending
Big Banks Surge Amid Strong Holiday Spending
December 26, 2019  |  Economy

Some of the largest U.S. banks, like JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America (BoA) and Citigroup, gained as consumers spent during a robust holiday season, according...

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Indian Public Listings Fall $2.7B YOY
Indian Public Listings Fall $2.7B YOY
December 26, 2019  |  Investments

Initial public offerings (IPOs) in India during 2019 have dropped to a four-year low as the Southeast Asian country’s economy cools, according to Reuters. Analysts anticipate...

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Lotte eComm Marketplace To Call It Quits In Vietnam
Lotte eComm Marketplace To Call It Quits In Vietnam
December 26, 2019  |  eCommerce

Lotte, a South Korean conglomerate, is shutting down its Vietnamese online marketplace, lotte.vn, which allows merchants to connect with buyers, according to Deal Street Asia....

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Corporate China Reaches New High For Loan Defaults
Corporate China Reaches New High For Loan Defaults
December 26, 2019  |  B2B Payments

Corporates across China have reached a record high for loan defaults in 2019, according to a Financial Times report from Thursday (Dec. 26). Get the...

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