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Singapore, Malaysia to Test Cross-Border Payments 
October 01, 2021

The central banks of Singapore and Malaysia say their customers will be able to conduct real-time cross-border payment transfers via a mobile number starting next year.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Denmark’s Tasteful Foods CEO: Restaurant Business Is Our Biggest Competitor
October 01, 2021

“Every time a consumer decides to order a butter chicken via an app to be delivered to [his/her] house from a restaurant, the opportunity to sell rice and vegetables to the consumer disappears for the retailer.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Remittances Remain a Huge Business: PSP to Benefit By Offering Blockchain Compatibility
October 01, 2021

Remittances are a dominant pillar for economic development in lower- and middle-income countries with a substantial migrant demographic. These foreign-based workers in developed countries regularly send funds to their families and friends in their home countries, where they often account for a meaningful portion of...

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Today in Payments Around the World: Unicorn Sightings Across Africa, EML Adds Open Banking  
September 30, 2021

Today in payments around the world, VertoFX raises $10 million to expand currencies on its platform, and Ofbusiness’ B2B platform is valued at $3 billion. Plus, Andela‘s recent funding round makes it the sixth unicorn in Africa, and EML Payments acquires Sentenial to push into...

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EMEA Daily: US, EU Officials Talk Tech Regs in Pittsburgh; UK Commercial FinTech OakNorth Valued...
September 29, 2021

In today’s top Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) news, U.S. and EU officials met in Pittsburgh to discuss technology regulation, while U.K. commercial bank OakNorth is now valued at $5 billion. Plus, U.K.-based digital bank Starling expands into Europe, 6 million merchants march...

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US, EU Officials Talk Tech Regs at Inaugural Trade Summit in Pittsburgh
September 29, 2021

Officials from the U.S. and the European Union are meeting on Wednesday (Sept. 29) to forge a unified stance regarding new technologies while also expanding trade and investment ties, according to multiple reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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GCash Sees Surge in eWallet Use in the Philippines
September 28, 2021

Mobile wallet company GCash is aiming to remove friction from financial services in the Philippines where consumers have seen challenges, according to a press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Commerce Secretary: US, Europe Must Join Forces to Curb China’s Progress
September 28, 2021

The U.S. will assemble allies, particularly those in Europe, to compel the deceleration of China’s innovation, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said Tuesday (Sept. 28), according to a CNBC report.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Amazon India Sellers Get Overdraft Protection Through ICICI Bank Partnership 
September 27, 2021

ICICI Bank on Monday (Sept. 27) announced it has partnered with Amazon India to offer overdraft protection up to 25 lakh rupees ($33,856) for Amazon India sellers and small businesses, according to a press release from the bank.  Get the Full Story Complete the form...