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Today In Payments Around The World: Klarna Unveils New UK HQ; eBay Moves Into Financial...
May 12, 2021

In today’s top payments news around the world, Klarna revealed London to be the location of its U.K. headquarters, while eBay is launching a tool that will offer loans to small companies selling on its platform in the U.K. Plus, the pandemic wasn’t enough to...

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$540 Billion Remittance Figure Higher Than World Bank Expectations
May 12, 2021

The pandemic wasn’t enough to completely dampen global remittance flows, according to a press release from the World Bank. 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...

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Today In Payments Around The World: SoftBank Aims To Have IPO For PayPay; Infobip Raising...
May 11, 2021

In today’s top payments news around the world, SoftBank is looking to have an initial public offering (IPO) for PayPay, while Infobip aims to raise roughly half a billion dollars in preparation for a U.S. IPO. Plus, Hedosophia is looking to notch $486 million for...

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Today In Payments Around The World: Gojek Gets $300 Million Invest; Elm Eyes $2 Billion...
May 10, 2021

In today’s top payments news around the world, Gojek has reportedly raised $300 million in investment funds, while Elm is reportedly looking at an approximately $2 billion initial public offering (IPO). Plus, Munich Airport launched PayPal QR Code for mobile, cashless purchases. Get the Full...

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Today In Payments Around The World: Gopuff Purchases UK’s Fancy; Snowball Mulls $300 Million IPO
May 07, 2021

In today’s top payments news around the world, Gopuff is acquiring on-demand delivery platform Fancy, while Snowball Finance Beijing Internet Information Technology Co. is said to be considering an initial public offering (IPO). Plus, Tide is rolling out a new effort to help small to medium-sized...

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Post-Pandemic Demand Triggers Chinese Trade Escalation
May 07, 2021

Post-pandemic demand last month initially spurred a double-digit increase in trade between the U.S. and China, but consumers’ appetites are showing signs of slowing down, the Associated Press (AP) reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Today In Payments Around The World: Einride Raises $110 Million; Marqeta Teams With Afterpay
May 06, 2021

In today’s top payments news around the world, Sweden-based Einride has landed $110 million, while Marqeta has collaborated with Afterpay on virtual cards. Plus, Shift Technologies has closed a Series D funding round of $220 million. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Today In Payments Around The World: Porsche Provides Parking Payment Option In Australia; Toronto Experiences Warehouse...
May 05, 2021

In today’s top payments news around the world, Porsche drivers in Australia have new choices when it comes to parking in Melbourne, while the vacancy rate of warehouse space in Toronto has dropped to just 0.5 percent. Plus, Meridian and Accord Financial Corp. have collaborated...

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Porsche Debuts In-Car Parking, Pay Option In Australia
May 04, 2021

Porsche drivers in Australia now have new options when parking in Melbourne, NFCW reported. 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 newsletter, PYMNTS...