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Global Payments
How FinTech Companies Can Connect Buyers And Suppliers
December 17, 2018

Payments have been a pain point throughout the evolution of merchants. As commerce globalizes, merchants are left wondering whether they have the payment methods that people want to use through digital channels, while also facing the sheer magnitude of declines. “Merchants have problems with payments...

Europe
UK Retailers Dealing With Slow Holiday Shopping Season
December 14, 2018

U.K. retailers are warning of a bad holiday shopping season.  Mike Ashley, head of the Sports Direct chain, warned that the situation is dire, with lackluster sales unexpected for many retailers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Global Payments
Veem Brings Platform To Canada; Zeux Plans Token Listing For Digital Wallet
December 12, 2018

Welcome to The Axis, your late look at payments news from around the world. Coverage includes global payment firm Veem introducing its payments platform to Canada. In addition, United Kingdom-based Zeux plans to list a digital token to its wallet that can be used for mobile...

Europe
Macron, French Banks Agree Not To Raise Bank Fees
December 12, 2018

France’s major banks have agreed to freeze the fees they charge next year in an effort to stop “yellow vest” protests that have recently hit central Paris. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Global Payments
Remitly Grows Global Footprint; MYOB Plans Omnichanel Gateway
December 11, 2018

Welcome to The Axis, your late look at payments news from around the world. Coverage includes Remitly’s coverage expansion and product enhancements, as the company grows to reach 40 countries. In addition, Vipps reportedly plans to collaborate with Alipay in Norway, and MYOB is launching an...

Global Payments
Singtel Adds Payment Options To Dash; Metro Bank Upgrades Mobile App
December 10, 2018

Welcome to The Axis, your late look at payments news from around the world. Coverage includes Singapore’s Singtel rollout of international payment options in its Dash mobile app. In addition, PUC Berhad is teaming up with Revenue Group Berhad for online-to-offline (O2O) payments in Malaysia,...

International
‘Yellow Vest’ Protests Have Cost French Retailers One Billion Euros
December 07, 2018

The “yellow vest” protests have cost French retailers about $1.1 billion dollars in revenue since they started last month, according to The French retail federation (FCD). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Global Payments
Wirecard Amplifies Wizz Air Collaboration; AIB Taps Into Fitbit Pay In Ireland
December 06, 2018

Welcome to The Axis, your late look at payments news from around the world. Coverage includes the expanded collaboration between Germany’s Wirecard and European low-cost airline Wizz Air. In addition, AIB is making Fitbit Pay available to its customers in Ireland, and the UAE’s Beam plans to...

Global Payments
Grab Teams With SM Investments; BenefitPay Comes To Self-Service Kiosks
December 05, 2018

Welcome to The Axis, your late look at payments news from around the world. Coverage includes Grab’s partnership with SM Investments Corporation (SM) for its mobile wallet in the Philippines. In addition, SADAD and Benefit are introducing a QR payment system in the Gulf region,...