PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

As weaknesses in authorization systems can be exploited by online thieves, financial services firms are more vulnerable to hackers and get hit 300 times more often than other businesses, according to the Boston Consulting Group. The new service is being featured at the Mastercard Cybersecurity Summit in Croatia from Sept.

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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

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Small businesses can scan the FedEx-provided QR code presented by couriers or on invoices. QR Pay aims to augment additional online payment methods available to small business customers, including FedEx Billing Online. Scanning the code will automatically bring them to a payment page on which they can make the transaction.

Regional 151

Regional Mobile Innovation Survey 151

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

The conversation came against a backdrop where the number of fundraising deals in the Southeast Asian region were higher in 2020, as measured through the second quarter — more than 60 percent higher over the second quarter of last year, in fact, to 184 deals as measured by DealStreetAsia.

Capital 298

Capital Regional United States Meeting 298

PYMNTS

AUGUST 7, 2019

Volanty, an online Brazilian used car market startup, raised 70 million reais ($17.6 SoftBank launched a $5 billion Latin America fund in March, the largest investment of venture capital funds the region has seen. million) in funding, led by Japan’s SoftBank and Argentina’s Kaszek, Reuters reported on Wednesday (Aug.

America 119

America Regional Fintech Capital 119

PYMNTS

JANUARY 15, 2021

Goldman Sachs has chosen FinTech upstart Marqeta to fuel online checking accounts for Marcus. The addition of online checking grows the Marcus consumer collection of digital-first banking offerings such as personal loans, certificates of deposit and high-yield savings. Plus, the Federal Reserve’s Beige Book report noted that the U.S.

Cards 152

Cards California Capital Tools 152

PYMNTS

JULY 8, 2020

That includes paying for everything from clothes to restaurant deliveries through online and card-not-present transactions. But drill down a bit, and cash usage has varied from country to country and region to region, depending on what phase of the pandemic (and lockdown) these countries are in. “On

ATM 214

ATM Regional Mobile Payments 214

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 1, 2016

The agreement between the two includes online sales and point-of-sale payments via electronic payment terminals. Societe Generale Group said the deal with Amex presents an opportunity for it to be more competitive and to grow its presence in sub-Saharan Africa.

Regional 100

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PYMNTS

APRIL 22, 2019

eBay is reportedly in talks to lead an investment in Paytm Mall in an effort to branch into offline-to-online commerce in India. As the report stated, eBay will continue to run its online portal in the country, even with the investment. Amazon and Walmart have been investing heavily in the region. The company had owned 6.55

Online 109

Online Regional Retail Report 109

PYMNTS

MARCH 6, 2017

Last December, Lazada’S online properties attracted the largest number of page views among B2C retail sites in Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia and Vietnam, data from SimilarWeb confirmed. EMarketer is projecting that the number of smartphone users will surpass 257 million by 2020, presenting a big opportunity for companies.

Regional 105

Regional Maine Report Online 105

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Cross-border online commerce — awash with opportunities to claim new customers and, of course, grow top lines — should quicken the collective pulse of U.S. To capitalize on that aforementioned eCommerce growth in emerging markets and log sales in those regions, U.S. based online merchants shift their focus outward from domestic shores.

Payments 164

Payments Regional Online America 164

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 28, 2016

WSJ noted Alibaba and Tencent have led deals with a value of $1 billion combined to expand their businesses in Southeast Asia, which is the third-largest region for technology mergers and acquisitions by Chinese technology companies in 2016. The deal values combined were $1.9

Company 120

Company Regional Technology Report 120

PYMNTS

JUNE 28, 2018

But the recent thefts, along with other attempted and completed cyberattacks, demonstrate why payments officials in the region are expressing fresh concern about financial security there. Evidence of that comes from Swift’s Latin America Regional Conference , held earlier this month in Miami. Fraud is a Top Worry. Growing Awareness.

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America Security Miami Conference 102

PYMNTS

AUGUST 21, 2020

In the past 90 days, Lesher said, 51 percent of new accounts have been opened at megabanks, 18 percent at digital banks, 15 percent at regional banks and just 10 percent at credit unions and community banks. And lastly, COVID-19 has pushed the majority of commerce online, which can be bad news for smaller financial institutions (FIs).

Cards 224

Cards Mobile Community Bank Community 224

PYMNTS

JANUARY 22, 2021

In the Land Down Under, the ripple effects of the clash between regulators and a giant in online search (that would be Google , of course) may be such that consumers are left searching for search. The legislation is in Australia’s House of Representatives at present.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 8, 2020

That’s key, because while Walmart’s 2,500-store Mexican footprint marks the chain’s largest international market, the unit’s online sales account for less than 5 percent of total revenue there. The remaining revenue comes from in-store purchases.

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United States America Guidelines Digital Strategies 174

PYMNTS

AUGUST 28, 2019

The deal will, in turn, allow Cryptix to apply for a license as an investment firm in the region, focusing on financing solutions for small- and medium-sized companies.

Fintech 172

Fintech Analysis Guidelines Data 172

PYMNTS

APRIL 16, 2019

Walmart CEO Doug McMillon went on a two-day trip to Bangalore, India and said his company is committed to the Indian market, and that the country presents a huge opportunity, according to reports. They met with Walmart leadership executives in the area. McMillon made his remarks at a town hall meeting with employees, the report said.

Marketing 156

Marketing Leadership Meeting Regulation 156

PYMNTS

APRIL 18, 2019

The PSD2 -related regulation counts itself among a raft of those set to become law across the continent, focusing on boosting online commerce security by requiring cardholders to provide two forms of identification to verify their identities when transacting. Those under €30 ($33.93

Fraud 148

Fraud Regulation Compliance Online 148

PYMNTS

MARCH 8, 2017

7), Bluefin Payment Systems announced its new partnership with international online payments and fraud and data management solutions provider First Atlantic Commerce (FAC). PYMNTS: Why was it important for Bluefin to make its solutions available to merchants and acquiring banks in the LAC region? On Tuesday (Mar. but unlike the U.S.,

Marketing 101

Marketing Payments Regional Security 101

PYMNTS

JANUARY 7, 2021

While QR codes have become an extremely prominent part of the payments landscape in the Asia Pacific region in general and in China specifically, in the U.S. But the experience isn’t perfect yet, and has presented the same bugs and glitches that were seen in China in the early days of the QR code rollout almost a decade ago.

Maine 283

Maine Payments Software Meeting 283

PYMNTS

APRIL 23, 2019

While players both big and small were making digital investments like online ordering and delivery services, the report notes, Kroger lagged behind and stayed focused on its stores. Online purchases account for just 5 percent of the roughly $1 trillion U.S. Online purchases account for just 5 percent of the roughly $1 trillion U.S.

Online 132

Online Detroit Phoenix Dallas 132

PYMNTS

JULY 18, 2017

Industry fairs and trade shows are the most common way these SMEs find a vendor, while more than a fifth said they expect a supplier to contact them — a statistic that suggests suppliers must be proactive about reaching out to potential new clients in the region.

America 108

America Regional Report Industry 108

Payments Source

APRIL 10, 2018

The Middle East presents a rare opportunity for digital payment innovators to access a populous and high-spending region with good levels of connectivity, writes Tom MacDonald, financial and business services practice head for Global Growth Markets.

Payments 76

Payments Regional Innovation Marketing 76

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 19, 2019

The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) decided that Airbnb is an online platform that connects rooms and people — an “information society service” — not a professional estate agent. eCommerce platforms have to abide by regional rules and that could make it harder for Airbnb to do business. .

Taxes 130

Taxes Regional Online Industry 130

PYMNTS

MAY 22, 2020

In some cases, they’ve been converting paper documents into data, taking analog transactions into online banking or establishing host-to-host ERPs. Between March 2019 and March 2020, Citi has estimated a 24 percent increase in the total number of CitiDirect BE online and app users. The Journey.

Operations 233

Operations Data Digital Banking Management 233

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 13, 2016

Separately, Starbucks, in recent expansion plans, said that it would boost its store count by almost 50 percent, and with 2,500 stores in China, Howard Schultz, who founded the firm and is stepping down as chairman, stated that the country could eventually be a bigger market for Starbucks than the United States is at present.

US 100

US United States Retail Regional 100

PYMNTS

APRIL 13, 2016

The luxury goods maker announced plans earlier this week to introduce new lower-priced handbags and expand its online business to nearly double its current digital footprint, as it shutters brick-and-mortar locations. Prada hopes to double its online business over the next two years, one Snap at a time.

social media 100

social media New York Branding Online 100

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

The tailwinds are there, he said, stemming from the growth of the gig economy, the globalization of commerce and the desire for end-users to experience as little friction as possible when it comes to transacting, and living life, online. The challenge of establishing online identities is not confined to individuals, of course, said Ufford.

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 3, 2014

Thomas focused on three key issues directly affecting the present and future of the accounting industry – increased regulations, a shifting workforce, and changing continuing education – as well as some thoughts on the opportunities these challenges offer. Image source: Rubiks.com. Blog Accountant'

New Jersey 270

New Jersey social media Industry Regulation 270

PYMNTS

JULY 21, 2017

Fraud varies country to country, region to region. As has been widely noted, the region has paved the way for the adoption of EMV, and its embrace by merchants in the EU, mandated though it has been, has steered hackers and criminals to online methods of siphoning funds from consumers and cheating companies.

Fraud 116

Fraud United States Regional Cards 116

PYMNTS

MAY 21, 2020

As PYMNTS found in a study published earlier this month, 42 percent of consumers are engaging in even the most routine activities online, and as much as $158 billion in brick-and-mortar sales are moving to digital channels. It’s no longer just a matter of, ‘can I take a credit card online?’” said Benson.

Payments 256

Payments Cards Online Apple 256

PYMNTS

JULY 22, 2019

“If a firm needs to digitally onboard someone and verify them, we can help that company do that fairly seamlessly,” Samer Atassi, regional director, Latin America and Caribbean for Jumio, told PYMNTS in a recent conversation. Opportunity, he noted, abounds. And accurately, he noted, doesn’t just mean they lock out fraud.

Innovation 161

Innovation Payments Regional America 161

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

From retail apps to eCommerce sites, consumers have a myriad of options when it comes to buying online. While these options are imperative for offering convenience and choice to consumers, they also put merchants in direct competition with not only other businesses in their area, but with online sellers around the world.

Online 116

Online Mobile Payments Strategy 116

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 11, 2019

11) Visa has announced a partnership with pan-African FinTech leader MFS Africa that is designed for bridging the gap between the rapidly growing mobile money ecosystem in Africa and the world of online digital payments by distributing Visa payment credentials via the MFS Africa digital payments hub. But that might be changing, as today (Dec.

Mobile 143

Mobile Cards Payments Regional 143

PYMNTS

MARCH 24, 2016

“Connectivity” can take on multiple meanings in the online-to-offline space, be it the physical connection of transmitting goods from a merchant to a consumer or the virtual connection made in the online realm. Though often lacking the constant connectivity enjoyed by consumers in regions like the U.S.,

Mobile 100

Mobile Online Regional Retail 100

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

If the season is starting early as many retailers say it will, SMBs need to have a keen sense of planning as well as an agility to embrace opportunity as presented. With so many companies giving their employees Election Day off, it could be an opportunity for a one-day sales event both online and in-store. Not this year.

Retail 169

Retail social media Marketing Branding 169