PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Li Keqiang , Chinese premier, forecasts that the country could return to normal economic activity by next year, Reuters reports. Instead, Reuters reports that the country will rely on “internal circulation,” or the domestic cycle of production, distribution and consumption, to develop new things. While Europe and the U.S.

Regional 195

Regional Conference Marketing Report 195

PYMNTS

APRIL 27, 2020

the California-based online payments system, on Monday (April 27) released its annual Global Impact Report , which typically highlights the firm’s progress on advancing profitability, promoting a diverse workforce, minimizing pollution and operating responsibly. PayPal Holdings Inc.,

Report 168

Report Community California Regional 168

PYMNTS

JULY 24, 2020

The July Payments Powering the Platform Economy Report examines how international eCommerce platforms work to create transaction experiences that are compelling and secure for users in each market they serve. Find more about these stories and the rest of the latest headlines in the Report. Get the full story in the Report.

Compliance 152

Compliance Report Payments Security 152

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

To bring its fashions to new markets, Zara plans to roll out a global online platform. With the launch, the retailer will expand its efforts to 106 new markets, Chain Store Age reported. The internet platform is also coming to regions of Asia and the Caribbean. The full online catalog will be operational by 2020.

Online 129

Online Retail Branding Regional 129

PYMNTS

JUNE 9, 2020

Rising frustration over online payment transaction limits , security and data privacy have begun to crop up now that consumers and merchants are settling into the new normal, showcasing just how rapidly the banking world is changing. Mobile and online payments are also on the rise for this same reason. and the EU. Australia and Canada.

Regulation 132

Regulation Online California Regional 132

PYMNTS

MAY 31, 2020

FNE made the approval “without conditions,” according to a Reuters report. If the Uber-Cornershop deal is fully approved, Uber said it would expand grocery delivery beyond Mexico, Chile, Canada and Peru, and into other regions worldwide, according to Reuters. The agency ultimately decided the acquisition would not affect competition.

Regulation 130

Regulation Online Retail Regional 130

PYMNTS

JULY 21, 2020

Regulators in other regions, including Latin America, are also shaping and announcing plans to enable open banking and better support digital financial systems. Many nations in the region are thus examining their open banking proposals to ensure they address this behavior. Around The Data Protection World.

Mobile 229

Mobile Report America Regulation 229

PYMNTS

MAY 8, 2020

Online gambling or gaming is one possible outlet, and the sector may even make it through the pandemic with less financial damage than other industries. Online Gambling Changes . The pandemic is sweeping through an already critical year for online betting. Such sites are expecting major growth in the U.S.,

Online 176

Online Industry New Jersey Pennsylvania 176

CFPB Monitor

MAY 23, 2019

The FDIC has announced that it has entered into a settlement of the lawsuit filed against it and the OCC in 2014 by a trade group and several payday lenders challenging “Operation Choke Point” — a federal enforcement initiative involving the FDIC, OCC and other federal agencies. In July 2017, the D.C.

FDIC 112

FDIC Operations Policies Regional 112

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

According to the Eastern Europe B2C E-Commerce and Online Payment Market 2019 report, online retail sales in Eastern European countries continue a trend of double-digit growth rates this year, a release said. Cards are the most common means of online payment in Turkey, Russia and a few other Eastern European countries.

Online 101

Online Retail Regional Trends 101

PYMNTS

JANUARY 11, 2019

But consolidation looms, according to some observers, and online food delivery services will eventually have to shift more focus away from consumers and toward restaurant operators in order to thrive in a crowded marketplace. Meanwhile, the eCommerce operator and logistics heavyweight continues investing in its delivery fleet.

Online 176

Online San Francisco Capital Operations 176

PYMNTS

AUGUST 3, 2020

Scandal-plagued German FinTech pioneer Wirecard counted among its payments processing clients an online casino that laundered money for an arm of “one of Europe’s most dangerous mafia organizations,” the Financial Times reported on Monday (August 3). ” Wirecard declined to comment for the FT article. .”

Regional 362

Regional Online Fintech Regulation 362

PYMNTS

JANUARY 24, 2017

A new report by FedEx Business Insights published this month in the form of an online video finds that SMEs are quite optimistic about their futures as they look to grow via cross-border trade. Another recent report released by HSBC last November found that fear is a major hurdle holding SMEs back from global growth.

Regional 100

Regional Analysis Policies Report 100

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

Executives at MCI Capital , the biggest publicly traded private equity firm in Poland, are optimistic that a recent record-breaking initial public offering (IPO) in the eCommerce space bodes well for the industry, Bloomberg reported. Online retailer Allegro.eu The transaction was assessed a huge success by the industry at the time.

ATM 243

ATM Leadership Capital Online 243

PYMNTS

JANUARY 24, 2019

As reported by Reuters , the Russian arm of the U.S. That comes from Michael Berner, the consumer business manager of the Russian operations, who is also a Citi Russia board member. Regulatory oversight may have the impact of reducing some banks’ physical footprint abroad.

Online 108

Online Regional Mobile Retail 108

PYMNTS

JUNE 15, 2020

according to local news reports. Walmart last month launched Walmart Pay, its touch-free payment system, while expanding the ability of customers to shop online by rolling a number of apps into one central Walmart app.

Arkansas 280

Arkansas United States Regional Online 280

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 14, 2020

MercadoLibre , which operates platforms for buying and selling goods across Central and South America, is eyeing an investment in Brazil next year that would be even bigger than its $716 million investment this year, Bloomberg reported. So, in the region there is an inequality in terms of the acceptance and regulation of open banking.

United States 260

United States America Regulation Regional 260

PYMNTS

JULY 5, 2020

Bloomberg reported America’s largest internet corporations are eyeing Asia where the region is exploding with smartphones and tech-savvy residents. Bloomberg reported. Bloomberg reported. s Google and Temasek would be major scores for one of Southeast Asia’s biggest eCommerce operators. and Europe.

Google 264

Google Regional Retail Groups 264

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 7, 2019

The Supreme Court’s order, according to reports , essentially opens the door to other such lawsuits – and could serve to increase the pressure on eCommerce operators to make their online and mobile stores accessible to consumers with disabilities. Rise in Cases. That’s a 181 percent increase over 2017.

Online 138

Online Google Innovation Software 138

PYMNTS

MARCH 20, 2020

Banking giant HSBC and Cainiao Network Technology, which is a logistics arm of Alibaba Group , have announced they will offer rapid finance approvals to online merchants that use Chinese shopping site Tmall, according to reports. Eight virtual banks are starting operations this year. The competition will be keen.

Big Data 203

Big Data Lending Regional Operations 203

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

Amazon is suspending advertising related to pre-Black Friday campaigns in France after coming under fire from at least one government official who said it was unfair for the online giant to flex its digital retail muscle just as a new pandemic shutdown forces small shops and restaurants to close, Reuters reported.

Retail 206

Retail Regional Policies Operations 206

PYMNTS

JULY 1, 2020

We can only hope at this point for a gradual recovery,” LVMH Chairman Bernard Arnault told investors on an online call Tuesday (June 30). That estimate comes from market intelligence company GlobalData, which predicts that total spending in the region will dip to $60.3 Could the online surge help luxury goods? billion in 2019.

Branding 246

Branding Regional United States Groups 246

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

After gaining a new license to operate as a financial institution in Latin America's largest economy of Brazil, MercadoLibre will work on expanding its portfolio of credit offerings, a report from BNAmericas says. That, according to the report, will help complement MercadoLibre's funding strategy.

America 156

America Regional Operations Report 156

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 11, 2019

When it comes to lending — to say nothing of the wider world of payments — innovation and disruption have been on the rise in recent years thanks to digital and mobile technology, along with online marketplace models. The world of Islamic finance is growing, and with it, the region’s FinTech strength. That doesn’t mean it’s been easy.

Fintech 144

Fintech Lending Regional Regulation 144

Bank Innovation

MARCH 2, 2018

The 16 registered cryptocurrency exchanges currently operating in Japan will soon form a self-regulating body, after a $530 million heist of digital coins in the region led to investor concerns, Reuters reported today.

cryptocurrency 199

cryptocurrency Regional Regulation Operations 199

PYMNTS

JUNE 25, 2019

When it comes to retail, general commerce and online payments, the increasingly powerful middle class in India will probably get major credit in future textbooks for shaping the global digital economy. Look no further than an India-based hotel operation called Oyo for further evidence of that. and Europe.

Online 100

Online Retail Capital Marketing 100

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 12, 2020

According to Bloomberg , the company was using regional warehouses in the U.S. located customer’s region or directly from China. In addition, the program keeps Apple Stores operational during coronavirus lockdowns. to ship items. Now items that are in stock can be shipped directly from its network of almost 300 retail stores.

Apple 192

Apple Trends Regional Retail 192

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Even with the liquidation of Toys R Us operations in the U.S., parts of the business in other regions are still active and purchase goods as well as pay royalties to Tru Kids. ahead of Christmas, Bloomberg reported. The idea, Barry told the outlet, is to have locations that combine offline and online experiences.

US 104

US Retail Regional Branding 104

PYMNTS

JANUARY 7, 2019

While Toys R Us has disappeared from the United States, it is going strong in Asia, which plans to open 60 new stores throughout the region this year. It currently operates more than 550 stores in the region. “We In addition, the company was looking for a buyer for its Canadian business.

US 149

US United States Regional Operations 149

PYMNTS

APRIL 29, 2020

The inaugural issue of the Payments Powering The Platform Economy Report examines the role of payment orchestration platforms in helping merchants extend compelling purchasing offerings to international customer bases. Fraudsters are leveling up attacks to take advantage of the rise of online shopping and so businesses must be extra vigilant.

Online 192

Online Payments Report Fraud 192

PYMNTS

MAY 4, 2020

The inaugural edition of the Payments Powering the Platform Economy Report , a collaboration of PYMNTS and Payoneer , offers an in-depth examination of how tailoring payments to geographic markets helps online sellers connect customers with goods during periods of upheaval, or in the regular course of business.

Payments 130

Payments Customer Experience Regional Online 130

PYMNTS

JUNE 25, 2020

The shops were set to close on Thursday (June 25), CNBC reported, citing the tech company’s website. It is reportedly keeping an eye on the virus situation throughout different regions to ensure that it is safe to operate its stores. The tech company operates 510 stores throughout the world, per news at the time.

Houston 137

Houston Apple South Carolina North Carolina 137

PYMNTS

JUNE 17, 2020

A conflict between Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman didn’t derail the eCommerce giant’s launch of its new website in Saudi Arabia, Reuters reported. The website is a re-branding of Middle Eastern eCommerce site Souq.com , which was acquired by Amazon in 2017, PYMNTS reported.

Washington 192

Washington Leadership Video Branding 192

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

The company, which operates its own eCommerce marketplace, has built its own supply chain, according to reports, and has recently expanded into the Mumbai and Pune regions, with perishables delivered the same day. The startup also began operations in UAE recently. The total raised to date comes in at $33 million.

ATM 170

ATM Regional Capital Branding 170

PYMNTS

MARCH 3, 2020

Online marketplace and auction site eBay is looking to unload its South Korean unit, according to a report by Reuters. The unit includes one of the biggest online marketplaces in the country, called Gmarket. The deal as a whole could potentially be worth $5 billion. Gmarket was acquired by eBay in 2009 for around $1.2

Regional 140

Regional Online Groups Retail 140

CB Insights

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

As businesses and consumers become more comfortable using credit cards online, the proportion of US commerce that takes place online has steadily increased over the last 20 years. Specifically, the Collisons aimed to more seamlessly connect online businesses and payment processors, allowing more businesses to accept online payments.

Online 98

Online Company Retail Payments 98

Accenture

JUNE 17, 2019

Guest bloggers Ben Lopez and Charlie Arthy continue their series on achieving simplified, future-ready bank operations. . To optimize and simplify their operations for agility to capture opportunities driven by market change. To optimize and simplify their operations for agility to capture opportunities driven by market change.

Customer Experience 153

Customer Experience Operations System Software 153