Investment

To invest is to allocate money in the expectation of some benefit in the future. In finance, the benefit from an investment is called a return.

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Ant Financial Resubmits MoneyGram Bid to U.S. Authorities
Ant Financial Resubmits MoneyGram Bid to U.S. Authorities
July 12, 2017  |  Investments

Alibaba Holding affiliate Ant Financial has resubmitted its bid to buy U.S. money transfer company MoneyGram to U.S. authorities for review. Reuters, quoting unnamed sources...

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New VC Firm Invests In B2B Payments Startup PayStand
New VC Firm Invests In B2B Payments Startup PayStand
July 10, 2017  |  B2B Payments

B2B payments startup PayStand announced new funding last week, but the investment is notable for more than one reason. Reports Friday (July 7) said PayStand...

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Visa’s Long-Term View On Klarna
Visa’s Long-Term View On Klarna
July 10, 2017  |  VISA

Visa just took an equity stake in Klarna, strategic intent as a motivator. Here’s what lies behind the nascent partnership, looking toward Europe, digital payments and...

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Thai Fintech startup Omise Raises $25M Via A Coin Offering
Thai Fintech startup Omise Raises $25M Via A Coin Offering
July 06, 2017  |  Payment Methods

Omise, a fintech startup headquartered in Thailand, has raised $25 million in new financing via a coin offering. According to a report in TechCrunch, the...

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Staples Acquired in $6.9-Billion Deal
Staples Acquired in $6.9-Billion Deal
June 29, 2017  |  Retail

It’s been a rough time for Staples. From its CEO stepping down to its marketing pivot away from retail and missing its Q1 mark, this...

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Accel Backs Soldo’s Business Focus With $11 Million
Accel Backs Soldo’s Business Focus With $11 Million
June 22, 2017  |  B2B Payments

Days after announcing a collaboration with Wirecard Card Solutions, U.K.-based startup Soldo has announced new funding. Soldo raised $11 million in Series A funding from...

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Certify Combines With 3 Firms Into T&E Giant
Certify Combines With 3 Firms Into T&E Giant
June 21, 2017  |  B2B Payments

Corporate travel and expense management company Certify is merging into three other industry players to become a giant in the space, news reports said Tuesday...

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American Express Puts Money Into Insurance Startup
American Express Puts Money Into Insurance Startup
June 21, 2017  |  Investments

American Express is venturing into the insurance space with its latest funding endeavor. This week, the credit card company went public with its investment in...

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