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Today In Payments Around The World: Zomato Notches $250 Million On $5.4 Billion Valuation; Tyme...
February 23, 2021

In today’s top payments news around the world, Zomato has landed an additional $250 million from existing and new investors, while Tyme plans to expand its online bank for the underserved into Asia and Southeast Asia. Plus, telecommunications services provider Bharti Airtel is teaming with...

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Central Banks Of China, UAE Join CBDC Cross-Border Initiative
February 23, 2021

The People’s Bank of China and the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates are now joining the second phase of the initiative formerly known as Project Inthanon-LionRock, which is working on a central bank digital currency (CBDC) for cross-border payments, a press release says....

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UK Businesses Face Headwinds From Pandemic And Brexit
February 23, 2021

Businesses in the United Kingdom in sectors ranging from pet food to financial services and retail are grappling with challenges stemming from the pandemic and Brexit. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Boris Johnson Unveils 4-Step Plan To Reopen UK In June
February 23, 2021

England’s lockdowns could be easing up soon with a new four-step plan, according to a BBC report. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our...

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Today In Payments Around The World: Mastercard, ACI Team On Real-Time Payments In Peru; TransferWise...
February 22, 2021

In today’s top payments news around the world, Mastercard and ACI Worldwide are teaming to advance real-time payments in Peru, while TransferWise is changing its name to Wise. Plus, UK Finance is looking at international expansion for financial services in the country. Get the Full...

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Mastercard, ACI Worldwide Partner To Advance Real-Time Payments In Peru
February 22, 2021

Mastercard and ACI Worldwide are teaming up to advance real-time payments in Peru in collaboration with Cámara de Compensación Electrónica (CCE). “The volume of immediate transfers that we process each month has more than quadrupled. In January 2020, we processed 580,000, a number that increased...

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Industry Group Eyes Global Expansion For UK Financial Services
February 22, 2021

The trade group UK Finance “has set out proposals to place the financial services industry at the heart of the U.K.’s post-COVID-19 economic recovery, with an ambitious strategy to boost U.K. exports of financial services,” per a news release. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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MYBank, Backed By Ant Group, Signs Up For Digital Yuan Test Drives
February 22, 2021

Ant Group’s MYBank is getting in on China’s moves toward launching a digital currency. The online bank said it will now be one of the participants in China’s digital yuan research program, Reuters reported on Monday (Feb. 22). Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Today In Payments Around The World: China’s SPH Health Commerce Lands $159.7 Million; Singapore May...
February 19, 2021

In today’s top payments news around the world, Chinese healthcare company SPH Health Commerce has landed approximately $160 million in a Series B funding round, while The Singapore Exchange is reportedly considering listing blank-check companies. Plus, Signet Partners has invested an undisclosed amount in Singapore’s...