PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Innovation Challenges. Payments innovation, for starters, is an alien concept for many travel service providers, especially in the U.S. and Europe, which are often left to take lessons from payment advances in the Asia-Pacific region. Innovation Willingness. Where is that spark for innovation coming from?

Innovation 177

Innovation Payments Industry Study 177

Perficient

MARCH 1, 2021

As a company known to treasure talent, embrace effort, and reward results, Perficient’s goal is to extend a number of qualified cohort graduates a full-time job in the software engineering and development field, where they will partner with one of the world’s biggest brands in the Detroit metro region. .

Detroit 520

Detroit Training Community Metro 520

PYMNTS

JULY 16, 2019

Banks and credit unions looking for safer and more efficient digital and mobile services for debit and credit cards can now turn to the cloud. Ondot said its 4,000 banks and credit unions will see faster and easier upgrades while also gaining access to the latest innovations and functionality.

Innovation 128

Innovation Compliance User Experience Cards 128

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 28, 2018

The company announced in February that it would acquire the expense management Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) firm that already underpins Visa’s IntelliLink Spend Management platform, designed for commercial and small business (SMB) customers. Microsoft, KPMG Enter SMB Management. Square Links Up With Handshake.

Innovation 184

Innovation Fintech Payments Management 184

PYMNTS

MAY 24, 2018

Through our investment in YellowPepper, we want to bring the best of Visa’s technology and capabilities to a broader set of partners and clients across the region,” Eduardo Coello, regional president for Visa Latin America and the Caribbean, said in the announcement.

Mobile 101

Mobile Payments America Regional 101

PYMNTS

APRIL 16, 2019

Among the most recent headlines, in Asia this past week, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the National Bank of Cambodia have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU), that Business Times said will boost partnerships on FinTech and financial services innovation. The banks have also agreed to share data on emerging markets.

Fintech 211

Fintech San Francisco National Innovation 211

PYMNTS

MAY 12, 2020

Consumers are paying with credit and debit cards more than ever before, and they are increasingly looking to their smartphones to gain greater control over how they spend and manage their money. percent of local and regional FI cardholders that report the availability of this feature. Our research shows that 28.5 Among this group, 31.4

Regional 241

Regional National Cards Mobile 241

PYMNTS

JANUARY 18, 2018

According to the results, banks argue that innovation, not just regulation, is behind the wheel of progress. The results are a bit more varied across the Asia-Pacific region, however, which influences how these FIs invest in innovation. Optimism Up. North American banks are among the most optimistic, EY found. Cybersecurity.

Regulation 156

Regulation Innovation Fintech Marketing 156

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 2, 2020

On the path to payments innovation, collaboration is key. Mastercard Mobilizes The Virtual Commercial Card. This week, Mastercard unveiled its newest commercial payments technology offering: a virtual card product that is supported by mobile wallets. Razorpay Links With Visa For Small Business Card Solutions.

Cards 163

Cards Fintech Innovation Management 163

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Cold weather may put a damper on in-person sales, but it is unlikely to diminish customers’ newfound enthusiasm for digital and mobile ordering solutions. PYMNTS research shows that the shift to digital and mobile ordering solutions is especially robust in more populated locations. The study found that 25.8

Mobile 210

Mobile Regional Study Survey 210

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 6, 2020

At a time of increased consumer use and acceptance of the new COVID-era digital lifestyle, the pressure is mounting on large, legacy lenders to accelerate their innovations – or become obsolete. We’re a mobile app, and that’s how we deliver our services.”. We have a website, but people don’t really use it.

Digital Banking 256

Digital Banking ATM Mobile Atlanta 256

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

The company announced this week the rollout of QR Pay, allowing small businesses to make a mobile payment via their mobile wallet or credit cards when doing business with FedEx. Reports in Enterprise Innovation on Wednesday (Nov.

Regional 151

Regional Mobile Innovation Survey 151

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

The Singapore-based FinTech, which has developed artificial intelligence (AI)-based management software that tracks expenses in real time, will integrate Nium’s API solutions into a corporate credit card.

Cards 140

Cards Fintech Software US 140

PYMNTS

JANUARY 15, 2021

Chaves also said the company will earmark a percentage of the proceeds to accelerate financial inclusion in the region. Its digital ecosystem operates as an integrated regional platform that enables businesses and individuals to trade products and services. MercadoLibre’s bonds started trading on Jan.

Regional 207

Regional America United States Operations 207

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

The latest example of the power of those digitally-enabled innovative efforts comes from online freight marketplace operator Convoy. 13), the company has raised $400 million in funding round led by Generation Investment Management LLP and previous investor T. As The Wall Street Journal reported this week (Nov. Rowe Price Associates.

Innovation 116

Innovation Chicago San Francisco Seattle 116

PYMNTS

JULY 10, 2020

“We are seeing more and more issuing banks championing virtual cards that feed directly into mobile wallets, doing away with plastic once and for all.”. The additional controls and authentication measures that mobile wallets can deliver are crucial for businesses that administer funds to thousands of employees.”. An End to Plastic.

Payments 201

Payments Cards Mobile Innovation 201

Bank Innovation

APRIL 10, 2018

Copenhagen-based bank, Danske Bank has partnered with Swedish personal finance management startup, Minna Technologies, in order to bring its technology into its own mobile app, it was announced today. Its solution will be used by seven million customers in the Nordic region, […]. million customers, the bank said.

Technology 170

Technology Regional Mobile Management 170

PYMNTS

JULY 13, 2017

Lines at ATMs stretched endlessly, commerce ground to a halt in some regions and workers went more than one pay cycle without being paid for their work. But, where there are pain points — even rapid onset ones brought on by demonetization — there is also innovation. Google’s Early Moves.

Mobile 101

Mobile Google National Payments 101

PYMNTS

MAY 29, 2019

Western Union has expanded its services into Thailand and launched a brand new international money transfer service in the region, the company said in a release. They can also use the Western Union mobile app. initiative, which aims to bolster the economy with tech and innovation.

Mobile 188

Mobile Regional Innovation Compliance 188

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

Different regions have their own unique payment rails, and no two abide by the same regulatory framework. Last week, seven European payments operators announced the European Mobile Payment System Association initiative, a new pan-European network focused on cross-border mobile payments. How Cross-Border Payments Are Made.

Payments 190

Payments Regional Operations Guidelines 190

PYMNTS

AUGUST 16, 2018

The average FinTech deal size in the region is doubling, but B-Hive noted a decrease in the number of deals. The company offers credit management software that helps companies with the debt collection process. At the same time, he noted that internet and mobile financial service adoption “is picking up fast.”.

Fintech 218

Fintech Marketing Innovation Analytics 218

PYMNTS

JUNE 4, 2020

In PYMNTS’ June edition of The Digital Payments In A Digital World Playbook done in collaboration with Wirecard , we learn that “digital shifts in regions like the EU and the U.S. are somewhat expected, with consumers in both [regions] more frequently interacting with financial and payment providers through digital channels.

Payments 132

Payments Regional America Mobile 132

PYMNTS

AUGUST 4, 2020

4) that it will offer consumer loans in Singapore along with wealth management products. Called “Thrive with Grab,” the strategy is designed to tap into the region’s vast market. More than 70 percent of Southeast Asians are underbanked, according to a Google, Temasek and Bain & Co.

Strategy 137

Strategy Management Groups Regional 137

PYMNTS

MARCH 18, 2020

Bacarai is working on an airline marketplace in which customers can buy trips and manage them through an online interface. Mobile expense management system Jojonomic, based in Southeast Asia, works with numerous entities in that region. Eight startups are participating in the program this spring.

Guidelines 141

Guidelines Software Regional Management 141

PYMNTS

JUNE 15, 2020

Undoubtedly, many of the digital tools emerging take a global approach to servicing SMBs, connecting them with mobile, cloud-native solutions that support entrepreneurs to continue operating wherever they are, and obtain insights no matter where their partners — or their money — are, too. Balancing Local With Global.

Regional 245

Regional Operations Fintech Tools 245

PYMNTS

MARCH 11, 2020

Together, we aim to continue disrupting the payment, tech and mobility industries with innovative solutions that can improve the lives of millions.”. The partnership aims to bring digital payments to more stores while promoting the use of mobile transactions. . “We It was founded in 2012.

Survey 131

Survey Mobile Regional Groups 131

Alex Jimenez

APRIL 7, 2024

One executive told me that while he still supported innovation, it would have to wait. Pausing Innovation This was on my mind when reading this article about Nike’s innovation woes. Many banks seemed to be doing that in the past two years, despite accelerating innovation during the pandemic. Readers should check it out.

Innovation 87

Innovation Management Strategy America 87

Cisco

JANUARY 10, 2023

As a change agent serving the financial services industry for over 20 years, it is a great privilege to collaborate with Bank, Insurance, and Wealth Management institutions to devise and execute digital transformation strategy, solve complex business problems, and leverage technology to strengthen business results.

Digital Strategies 174

Digital Strategies Strategy America Innovation 174

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

Factual looked a bit more deeply into what the second favorite fast food chain in each state was and discovered that Chick-Fil-A deserved some applause for its regional dominance, garnering the title of No. Florida was the unique regional exception — by the numbers, the state is solidly Burger King country.

Innovation 100

Innovation Oregon social media Payments 100

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Business management cloud solutions simPRO announced that it is partnering with Square to provide payment processing options to field service professionals, according to a press release. Founded in 2002, simPRO secured $31 million in growth capital in 2016 as part of an aggressive product innovation and expansion strategy.

Payments 100

Payments United States Leadership Regional 100

PYMNTS

MAY 30, 2018

Cash remains king in the region, with about two-thirds of consumers in Latin America preferring that payment method over credit, according to estimates. As far as innovation goes, “FinTech is the most developed,” Monteiro said. So that whole region skipped the fixed line, and most people adapted directly the mobile phone.

America 109

America Regional Mobile Pennsylvania 109

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

million credit card customers to more easily manage and pay their balances. The bank’s “Pay by Bank” platform will be enabled by Mastercard’s Open Banking Connect service, which allows mobile and online credit card customers to make safe and instant electronic payments from their accounts.

Cards 140

Cards Payments Regional Survey 140

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

Entersekt , the mobile-first authentication and eCommerce enabling company, announced news on Tuesday (Feb. In a press release, Entersekt said its mobile app security, authentication and digital signing technology is now available to ForgeRock’s customers. That’s why the company has shifted its focus to the region now.

America 108

America Innovation Mobile Security 108

PYMNTS

APRIL 21, 2020

The rise of open banking (and account aggregation) has shaped the conventional wisdom that banking will pivot toward innovation and service-oriented offerings. To get there, said Verdon, firms need a streamlined way to conceptualize, innovate, test and create new banking products. Financial Services For Other Means. in sight, too.

Branding 232

Branding Innovation Regional Fintech 232

PYMNTS

APRIL 30, 2019

Citing sources familiar with the matter, Bloomberg reported that the investment will probably be led by the newly formed Innovation Fund, which was launched by SoftBank Chief Operating Officer Marcelo Claure for technology investments in Latin America. SoftBank is set to make a $1 billion investment in Latin American delivery app Rappi.

America 151

America Regional Mobile Management 151

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

Researchers forecast mobile payments to account for $1 trillion in transactions next year. And while that trend is universal, the Asia-Pacific region is a particular hotbed for mobile FinTech. MC Payment , a startup based in Singapore, is a FinTech startup in the region that is riding the B2B mobile payments wave.

Regional 100

Regional Mobile Payments Trends 100

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Regulatory efforts to promote FinTech innovation, a bustling climate for blockchain and interest from other markets eyeing the region for expansion have all led to Southeast Asia’s impressive standing in this space. Southeast Asia is now front and center on the world’s FinTech stage, and it’s no accident.

Fintech 104

Fintech Regional Resources blockchain 104