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Onboarding And Authenticating A Global User Base
Security & Fraud // October 24, 2018

Verifying the identities of new users during onboarding is only part of the authentication challenge. Many consumers — particularly younger, tech-savvy ones — want access to mobile and connected financial management offerings that provide simple, convenient experiences. In the latest Digital Identity Tracker, Tern Commerce...

TRENDING: Dynamic Rules And Global Authentication
Security & Fraud // October 23, 2018

The world might be growing smaller and more connected, but regulations and authentication methods can create issues for international businesses looking to expand globally. Now, companies and even governments, from the U.S. to the U.K. to Indonesia, are working to develop new digital identity tools...

Trade Disputes Have US Exporters Shifting Their Strategies
B2B Payments // September 06, 2018

A new survey from American Express suggests small and mid-sized exporters (SMBs) based in the U.S. are shifting their business strategies in response to trade tensions and regulatory uncertainty. American Express announced its 2018 Grow Global Survey on Wednesday (Sept. 5), revealing in its survey...

Walmart May Be Looking To Sell Off Its Japanese Business
Retail // July 12, 2018

As Walmart is refocusing its efforts in the U.S. and around the world, it seems the Japanese market is dropping from a place of prominence. Walmart has been operating in Japan for the last 16 years — a time described as “tumultuous” by the Financial...

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Walmart May Be Looking To Sell Off Its Japanese Business

July 12, 2018
As Walmart is refocusing its efforts in the U.S. and around the world, it seems the Japanese market is dropping from a place of prominence. Walmart has been operating in Japan for the last 16 years — a time described as “tumultuous” by the Financial Times (FT). According to FT reports, Walmart has been approaching bankers […]

Industry Groups Push Back On Bill To Increase CFIS Powers

February 09, 2018
Two proposed bills that would keep China from obtaining sophisticated U.S. technology might be revised after complaints from major American companies. According to Reuters, the companies are worried about a...

Alipay Partners With Norway Tourism Board

September 25, 2017
Alipay, China’s leading third-party online payment solution, has partnered with Norway’s tourism promotion agency to provide better services to Chinese tourists traveling in the Nordic country. Norway is just the...

Payoneer Opens UK Office To Capitalize On Increased Demand From UK Merchants

June 21, 2017
In international business news this week, Payoneer, a cross-border payments company, officially unveiled a new office in London on Tuesday (June 20). In a press release, Payoneer said it has seen an increase in...