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Today In Payments Around The World: UK PMI Suggests Strengthening Global Economy; Airbase Now Supports...
April 23, 2021

In today’s top payments news around the world, an economic index is pointing to a strengthening global economy while Airbase is now supporting international bill payments to more than 200 nations. Plus, the Olympics are going digital with an inaugural virtual series. Get the Full...

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Olympics Go Digital With First-Ever Virtual Series
April 23, 2021

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) will work with five international sports federations (IFs) and game publishers to produce the Olympic Virtual Series (OVS), the first-ever Olympic-licensed event for physical and non-physical virtual sports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Today In Payments Around The World: Tamara Lands $110 Million; Tribal Credit Raises $34.3 Million
April 22, 2021

In today’s top payments news around the world, Checkout.com is leading a $110 million funding round for Tamara, while Tribal Credit landed $34.3 million in a Series A funding round. Plus, nearly three-quarters of a million companies in the United Kingdom are facing financial hardship....

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Over 720,000 UK Businesses Are Facing Steep Financial Hardship
April 22, 2021

Companies across 22 sectors in the United Kingdom are undergoing the fastest uptick in significant financial distress in more than seven years, the Financial Times reported on Thursday (April 22). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Today In Payments Around The World: BlaBlaCar Lands $115 Million; FIS Grows Capabilities Into South...
April 21, 2021

In today’s top payments news around the world, BlaBlaCar plans to utilize its $115 million funding round to bolster its travel app, while FIS is expanding its payment processing functionalities into Malaysia, Nigeria and South Africa. Plus, Saudi Arabia’s Saudi Payments Network is teaming with...

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FIS Expands Payment Capabilities Into Malaysia, Nigeria, South Africa
April 21, 2021

FIS is expanding its payment processing capabilities into three fast-growing markets: Malaysia, Nigeria and South Africa. 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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Chinese Tech Firms Turn To Former Regulators For Help
April 21, 2021

Alibaba, Tencent, and other Big Tech firms in China are turning to former government regulators to help them maneuver around Beijing’s strengthening technology sector onslaught, the Financial Times reported.    Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Today In Payments Around The World: French Upstart Alan Raises $220 Million; Stripe Rolls Out...
April 20, 2021

In today’s top payments news around the world, Alan has raised $220 million in a funding round, while Stripe has launched its Stripe Issuing offering in 20 European nations. Plus, Octopus is introducing transit cards for mass transit in China. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Visa, Moneta Team To Enhance Digital Payments In Ethiopia, Kenya
April 19, 2021

Moneta Technologies’ Amole, Ethiopia’s mobile eWallet platform, has teamed up with Visa to launch a strategic partnership that supports digital payments in the region, according to IBS Intelligence. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...