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Flywire Boosts Platform Capabilities With Machine Learning
April 08, 2019

Payment solutions company Flywire has added machine learning capabilities to its cross-border payment and receivables platform, according to a release from the company. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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BharatPe Notches $15.5M In Funding; Eika Group Teams With EedenBull
April 05, 2019

Welcome to The Axis, your late look at payments news from around the world. Coverage includes the $5 million Series A raise of Nigerian digital payments company Kudi. Norwegian banking alliance Eika Group is teaming up with EedenBull, India’s FinTech startup BharatPe notched $15.5 million in...

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Denmark Bans €500 Note To Stymie Money Laundering
April 05, 2019

Denmark has decided to ban 500-euro notes in an attempt to fight money laundering in the country. 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 daily...

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OYO Teams Up With Softbank For Japanese Expansion
April 04, 2019

One of India’s largest hospitality companies, OYO, is expanding into Japan with the help of its biggest investor — Softbank. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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Société Générale, Elavon Team Up For Payment Services Across Europe
April 04, 2019

Global payments provider Elavon and financial services group Société Générale have partnered up for payment acceptance and acquiring services throughout Europe, according to a release by the companies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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MIT Cuts Ties With Huawei, ZTE For Any Research Projects
April 04, 2019

Massachusetts Institute of Technology announced in a letter to colleagues that it will no longer collaborate on any new projects with Huawei, ZTE or any units of the two Chinese companies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Comviva Plans To Grow Contactless In India; Scotiabank Rolls Out Digital Mortgage Experience
March 29, 2019

Welcome to The Axis, your late look at payments news from around the world. Coverage includes Comviva’s plans to accelerate contactless payment growth in India. Scotiabank has rolled out its Scotiabank eHOME digital mortgage experience for Canadians, Google India has teamed up with Pine Labs for...

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Citi Releases Annual Digital Money Index Report
March 28, 2019

Citi and the Imperial College Business School have released the latest Digital Money Index, a report that tracks 84 countries and their digital money readiness, Citi said in a news release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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TransferWise Formally Rolls Out PayNow Payments; Klarna Unveils Open Banking Platform
March 28, 2019

Welcome to The Axis, your late look at payments news from around the world. Coverage includes the formal rollout of payments via PayNow with the U.K.’s TransferWise. In addition, European payment provider Klarna has unveiled an Open Banking Platform, and GM Cabs is offering to take...