PYMNTS

APRIL 30, 2020

The startup Flutterwave , which picked up $35 million last year in venture funding, has launched an online portal that will enable African businesses to set up online shops. The company told TechCrunch that its newly launched product, called Flutterwave Store, is not a shift away from the company’s core online payments business.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 3, 2020

DayTek Capital , an Australian challenger bank known for its prepaid “Infinity” card, has been granted a banking license by the country’s Securities and Investments Commission, a report from AltFi says. DayTek was just launched this year, in Queensland, according to the report.

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BankBazaar

DECEMBER 19, 2023

In the previous article, we discussed two extremely important ways of ensuring a peaceful retirement life: National Pension Scheme (NPS) & Public Provident Fund (PPF) In this article, we will discuss two other ways of growing your savings: Share Markets and Mutual Funds. And stocks? They are the treasures you find under the water.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Consumer packaged goods (CPG) – which just four years ago had only a 1 percent penetration rate online – are capturing the digital shift in a dramatic way during the pandemic. As the crisis pushed online grocery into exponential growth during the crisis, CPG companies are finally starting to sell and advertise online.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 14, 2019

PayPal appointed Allison Johnson , a marketing veteran with over two decades of experience in her field, as the company’s new executive VP and chief marketing officer (CMO) on Monday (Jan. I was an early convert to PayPal’s vision of fast, secure online payments. 14), according to a release by the company.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 22, 2020

As has historically been the case with commerce security upgrades that roll in by government mandate, the path to European Union adoption of 3D Secure 2.0 That’s a path that McCutcheon said will have challenges, but perhaps fewer than we’ve seen in the recent history of security upgrades. also known as “3DS 2.0” Why 3DS 2.0

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

Capital One has announced the launch of Business CreditWise , an online tool that enables U.S. Business CreditWise is available to any business in the United States — not just Capital One customers. businesses to check their credit profiles.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 7, 2021

Online FinTech startup SoFi announced Thursday (Jan. 7) that it was merging with publicly-traded Social Capital in an $8.6 billion, and also expanded internationally by purchasing Hong Kong-based investment app 8 Securities. The FinTech IPO Market. Earlier this year, SoFi acquired payments firm Galileo for $1.2

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

to provide its dispute management solutions to the latter’s security platform. Canada-based point-of-sale (POS) and eCommerce software provider Lightspeed recently announced the release of Order Ahead, an online ordering management system designed for takeout orders. Around The Mobile Order-Ahead World.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 19, 2020

. “Latin America is a highly attractive growth market for us, and the acquisition of Omni will significantly expand our capabilities in this important region,” the firm’s Founder and CEO Lex Greensill said in a statement. FTV Capital recently announced that it has closed its sixth fund, and totaling $1.2 BizCapital.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

According to Lucas Laracy , director of sales, "Making international payments is a challenging and time-consuming process, and in this day and age, the risk of market volatility can increase costs and absorb resources that educational institution partners cannot afford to allocate.". NexusPayments Tackles Real Estate Supplier Adoption.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Online lender Social Finance (SoFi) is launching two free exchange-traded funds (ETFs). trillion market in U.S. While cheaper funds offered by competitors are weighted by market capitalization, SoFi’s will use a proprietary mix of market cap and fundamental factors. 40, makes up another 26 percent.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 21, 2019

While there were no mega-deals in the B2B startup funding realm this week, it was still a busy time for companies and investors, with many funders targeting companies operating in less common markets. Alternative small business lender Lendingkart secured new funding this week to the tune of $11.5 million from Alteria Capital.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 19, 2018

For small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in need of capital, bank loans are undoubtedly the first place they look. Alternative finance players, including online loan marketplaces and crowdfunding portals, are also gaining traction, while friends and family still remain a popular source for SMB owners, too.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 21, 2017

With an early string of alternative lenders having a tough go of it, startups looking to raise money are having to show how they will avoid the woes of the online lenders before them. At the same time that online lenders and startups have to prove their ability to thrive, investments overall in that area of the internet are slowing down.

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Perficient

DECEMBER 14, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged the economic and labor markets, impacting all businesses regardless of their size. If your organization is looking to capitalize on cloud technology in 2021, here are a few trends to keep in mind. The Public Cloud Market Will Surge. Cloud-Native Technology Will Power Digital Transformations.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

The new platform provides dynamic marketing campaigns based on members’ transactional, lifestyle and behavioral data. The onset of digital banking has drastically changed the way CU customers interact with their financial institutions (FIs), placing a much greater emphasis on self-services like mobile and online banking.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 22, 2018

Alternative small business lending firm Capital Float appears to be deepening its footprint in the personal finance market through the acquisition of Walnut. At present, only about a quarter of Capital Float’s business stems from consumer finance, with the rest coming from small business lending operations.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 28, 2019

ID verification startup IDnow has received a $40 million growth equity investment from private equity group Corsair Capital, according to reports. The segment of ID verification is growing, and other startups in the field, like Onfido and Jumio, have raised large amounts of capital in the last few years.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 29, 2020

revved a little higher Monday (June 29) as online car sales platform Shift announced it will go public in the third quarter via a complicated reverse merger arrangement. Arison said the move was about adding capital to scale the company. Securing that capital is even more complicated than the IAC merger.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 18, 2020

The IPO rate for Chinese companies is the highest since Alibaba’s massive market debut in 2014, according to CNBC , citing a new report from Renaissance Capital. and China over trade and security issues. market for 2020, according to Renaissance Capital. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in August.

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Accenture

AUGUST 20, 2019

But in a quickly changing world, merchants now require simple, secure and frictionless along with easy integrations, cloud-based solutions, mobile applications and digital enablers—just to name a few hot terms in today’s payment market. Market conditions are ripe for ISVs to move into payments. Merchants therefore need to adapt.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 18, 2023

WATCH Takeaway 1 Banks and credit unions are critical sources of capital for businesses in their communities, so how institutions assess CRE credits matters. Takeaway 2 Advisors recommend that financial institutions look behind some of the headlines and examine their own markets before ruling out CRE altogether.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 19, 2021

19) that it has finished its sale of Cost Plus World Market (CPWM) to California-based private equity firm Kingswood Capital Management, according to a statement. Riley Securities Inc. Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. said on Tuesday (Jan. Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP and B. In December, Bed Bath & Beyond Inc.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

Next Insurance , the online insurance provider for small businesses, is negotiating a deal to raise new capital in a round that would value the FinTech startup at $2.25 billion, sources told Bloomberg. CapitalG , the private equity firm owned by Alphabet Inc.,

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Caesars Entertainment announced that it has reached an agreement to offer DraftKings , the leading sports-tech entertainment brand in the country, providing market access for its online gaming products. The deal is subject to passage of applicable laws, and both parties need to secure applicable gaming licenses.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Ozon , the Russian online retailer, is upping the ante and boosting its planned IPO by half, as it pushes closer to making its debut as a public company. to raise money for expansion back home, Reuters reported , citing three financial market sources. The next developments will hinge on the U.S. In a filing with the SEC on Nov.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 4, 2020

2) for DPCM Capital Inc. , a special purpose acquisition company or SPAC , with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Harris said SPACs have gone from 3 percent to 20 percent of the market during the recent rush in cases. Emil Michael filed an S-1 prospectus on Friday (Oct.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 9, 2018

Small business software firm Womply is rolling out its cybersecurity solution designed to safeguard companies’ online presence, the company announced on Wednesday (Aug. “Increasingly, the most damaging threats to revenue for small businesses are found online,” said Womply President Cory Capoccia in a statement.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 13, 2019

Remittence technology firm WorldRemit is stepping into the cross-border B2B money transfer market with the launch of WorldRemit For Business, reports in Africa News said Wednesday (June 12). ” The launch of WorldRemit for Business comes just days after the company announced it raised $175 million in venture capital.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Chromo Capital co-led the deal. Also participating were Perry Capital, founded by Richard C. Perry, and new fund Bramalea Partners, launched by Andrew Boyd, former head of global equity capital markets at Fidelity Investments.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 25, 2019

billion in new funding, expanding to new markets and getting into new areas — most recently, coworking spaces. Now, the fast-growing operation is tapping into one of the growing trends in payments and commerce by offering online financing for its many partners. market share as this new decade looms. properties.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Many enjoyed huge first-day price pops, heating up the IPO market even more — and 2021 seems poised to only continue the fireworks. Popular stock-trading app Robinhood Markets reportedly recently hired Goldman Sachs to lead a possible 2021 IPO that would value the company at more than $20 billion. Then shares soared 85.8

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Online personal shopping service Lookiero revealed it has closed a $19 million funding round led by London-based MMC Ventures, as reported on Friday (Sept. The funding will be used to expand in Lookiero’s main markets of Spain, France and the U.K. The customer then decides which items to keep or return.

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PYMNTS

MAY 1, 2020

Many CUs are doubling down on their efforts to digitize their services in a secure manner. Establishing methods that replace face-to-face banking transactions with secure alternatives is an important need during these changing times, Vas Nunes noted. ” Adapting To Changes.

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Perficient

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

In August, we surveyed 154 marketing executives to find out what they think is likely to happen this holiday season and how they’re preparing for it. I’m the Principal for the Digital Marketing Solutions Business Unit here at Perficient. What will be different this holiday season and how to adjust your strategy accordingly.

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PYMNTS

JULY 10, 2020

As discussions about Taulia’s fundraise continue, below, PYMNTS looks at the latest venture capital rounds that were secured this past week, with a combined $45.87 million to the $9 million already secured. million funding round this week led by Cambridge Capital, according to a press release. Sayari Labs.

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