PYMNTS

AUGUST 11, 2020

In a move that lets small businesses take card payments and monitor income, accounting platform Clear Books has integrated with Stripe. The connection enables small businesses with a Clear Books account to take invoice payments by credit and debit card, according to an announcement.

Accounting 65

Accounting Foreign Exchange Invoicing Currencies 65

PYMNTS

APRIL 7, 2020

Open banking efforts are live in countries ranging from the United Kingdom to Singapore. Financial institutions (FIs) following these initiatives make their application programming interfaces (APIs) publicly available, which third-party developers can use to create solutions that draw on banking data from consenting users.

eCommerce 63

eCommerce Banking Foreign Exchange B2B 63

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

But it was a Banking-as-a-Service company that led the roundup this time, with one startup looking to expand into Credit Cards-as-a-Service with its latest investment. Osome connects small and medium-sized businesses to a digital business assistant app to automate accounting, payroll and tax compliance workflows. and Hong Kong.

B2B 91

B2B Banking Foreign Exchange Startups 91

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 1, 2019

French startup Pixpay is the first challenger bank to cater to teens, offering a debit Mastercard for cashless payments, news outlets reported on Friday (Nov. A Pixpay account can be opened by anyone 10 years old or above, and both parents and children can download the app together. Challenger banks are typically marketed to adults.

Banking 60

Banking Foreign Exchange Startups Education 60

PYMNTS

MAY 19, 2020

BlockFi said it was “able to confirm that no funds, passwords, social security numbers, tax identification numbers, passports, licenses, bank account information, nor similar non-public identification information was exposed as a result of this incident.”. dollars and Ukrainian hryvnias.

Foreign Exchange 84

Foreign Exchange Currencies Securities Numbers 84

Future CFO

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Some central banks have been able to accumulate reserves on current account improvements or investment inflows, while others still see their currencies under pressure from US Fed tightening prospects, the credit rating agency noted. Asia Pacific sovereigns are seeing diverging reserve dynamics, said Fitch Ratings recently.

Foreign Exchange 52

Foreign Exchange Currencies Finance Investments 52

PYMNTS

JULY 15, 2020

businesses has broadened growth opportunities and opened up new revenue streams, the banking and financial services space hasn’t quite caught up to the modern needs of U.S. An alternative to this payment strategy is to open up a bank account in each market in which a business operates. New Goals, Old Tech.

Foreign Exchange 67

Foreign Exchange Currencies Accounting Banking 67

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

Currency Conversion Headache. One of the biggest challenges in cross-border trade for any kind of business relates to foreign exchange. A B2B invoice may be issued and paid in one currency, but the recipient of those funds has to convert that money into their local currency. Today, that's not always possible.

Foreign Exchange 56

Foreign Exchange Currencies Manufacturing B2B 56

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

FLEETCOR , which works in global business payments, announced that it had reached an agreement to acquire cross-border payment firm Associated Foreign Exchange (AFEX) to help boost its own payments network, a press release says. The company normally focuses on providing international accounts to businesses underserved by banks.

Foreign Exchange 121

Foreign Exchange Currencies Accounting Investments 121

PYMNTS

MARCH 26, 2020

Cross-currency money transfer firm Western Union has announced the launch of Digital Location, a new tool that enables people to send money from home. A card is used for payouts into any bank account, digital wallet or agent locations supported by Western Union.

Foreign Exchange 114

Foreign Exchange Currencies Risk Management Technology 114

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

In this week's roundup of payment rail innovation, PYMNTS finds B2B payments use cases serve as an important driver of adoption, with FinTechs and financial service providers embracing payment rails old and new to enable real-time B2B payments and foreign exchange. Plus, blockchain projects move closer to launch in the U.S. and abroad.

B2B 56

B2B Foreign Exchange Currencies Accounts Payable 56

PYMNTS

MARCH 16, 2020

Buyers will be able to pay suppliers in their own countries’ currencies with ease, according to the release. Risk will be less of an issue because of the increase in transparency and tighter control on foreign exchange payments, along with the currency exposures for those with stake in procurement and treasury.

SAP 99

SAP Foreign Exchange Reconciliations Currencies 99

PYMNTS

MAY 19, 2020

And, beyond emails and passcodes, the SSU said per the report that the database had “eWallets of cryptocurrencies” and “PIN codes for bank cards,” among other information. In other news, the government of Iran is aiming to limit digital currency exchanges with so-called “currency smuggling” regulations, CoinDesk reported.

Foreign Exchange 59

Foreign Exchange Currencies Securities Numbers 59

PYMNTS

JUNE 19, 2020

That’s not only because eCommerce opens up a potential buyer pool to customers outside of one’s home market, creating the need for companies to accept payment in different currencies. In Canada, paper checks account for a declining, but still significant, portion of B2B payments volume in the country, said Kumar.

Foreign Exchange 56

Foreign Exchange Currencies B2B Accounting 56

PYMNTS

MARCH 26, 2019

Globalization and easing barriers to international expansion aren’t simply changing the way corporates manage foreign exchange exposure. This is especially true for SMEs who cannot run the risk of losing 30 percent of revenue on a currency depreciation.”. In 2016, researchers at Coversy revealed the majority of U.K.

Foreign Exchange 69

Foreign Exchange Currencies Cash Management Profit and Loss 69

PYMNTS

JULY 24, 2019

s Conservative Party leadership contest is only the latest geopolitical event sparking concerns among analysts over foreign exchange (FX) markets — and corporates’ ability to react to those changes. banks will face a credit shortage following Brexit, leaving small businesses without access to capital.

Foreign Exchange 57

Foreign Exchange Currencies Treasury Benchmarking 57

Creative CFP

OCTOBER 2, 2020

A couple of years into my career as a chartered accountant I started to wonder if I was still enjoying working in the finance industry. I was so consumed with day-to-day accounting tasks that I did not have time to monitor the financial health of businesses I was taking care of, or to provide valuable feedback to business owners.

Accounting 52

Accounting Finance Cash Flow Forecasting General Ledger 52

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 4, 2019

The rise in alternative small business lending players was first viewed as a competitive force against traditional financial institutions (FIs), although some legacy banks eventually embraced the new market entrants with partnerships and acquisitions to bolster their own small business lending activity. The High Street Bank Alternative.

Foreign Exchange 52

Foreign Exchange Currencies Invoicing Banking 52

PYMNTS

AUGUST 13, 2019

12) in Catering Insight showcased some of the foreign exchange hurdles businesses face as a result of that uncertainty. importer told the publication of its reliance on surcharges to mitigate the risk of currency fluctuations. as part of the growing trend of bank-FinTech collaboration. Reports Monday (Aug.

Foreign Exchange 72

Foreign Exchange Accounts Payable Risk Management Reconciliations 72

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Today in B2B payments, accounts payable automation firm CPS finds a buyer. The accounts payable (AP) workforce is alerted when differences are discovered. OpenPayd Debuts Access To Quick Foreign Exchange Payments. 27), which will help clients access easy foreign exchange payments, according to a press release.

B2B 56

B2B Foreign Exchange Accounts Payable Invoicing 56

Simply Treasury

JUNE 3, 2021

Finally, in this top tier, the management of financial risks, including currency risk, which can be explained by the increased volatility of the markets. API’s have shown the use banks and corporates can make out of them. Contrary to the recent excitement for Bitcoins, crypto currencies do not seem to be a priority for treasurers.

Cash Flow Forecasting 130

Cash Flow Forecasting Treasury Forecasting Foreign Exchange 130

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

The Visa partnership offers users secure, cross-border payments in multiple currencies while taking advantage of Airwallex’s competitive foreign exchange rates. We have evolved to become a business account that will support the financial needs of today’s modern business.”.

B2B 71

B2B Foreign Exchange Currencies Valuation 71

PYMNTS

JUNE 11, 2020

To help middle-market firms automate each of their accounts payable (AP) procedures on one platform, MineralTree has unveiled “end-to-end” multi-currency functions. Multi-currency payments from the company’s systems are automated through the connection with the international payments system of TransferMate.

Foreign Exchange 52

Foreign Exchange Accounts Payable Invoicing Currencies 52

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

In a new report released from Deutsche Bank’s Global Transaction Banking unit, analysts noted that faster payments are shifting treasurers to embrace real-time processes. One of the areas ready for real-time disruption is foreign exchange (FX) management, which is “the road to real-time treasury,” according to the report.

Foreign Exchange 40

Foreign Exchange Banking Accounts Payable Treasury 40

PYMNTS

JUNE 4, 2019

Under the agreement, Visa’s customers and banking and FinTech partners will have the option to use Currencycloud’s cloud-based payments platform to provide in-demand services, including multi-currency wallets and real-time notifications on foreign exchange transactions.

Foreign Exchange 55

Foreign Exchange Currencies eCommerce Banking 55

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 28, 2019

This new set of APIs offers users a way to “integrate their financial institutions, accounting and enterprise resource planning ( ERP ) systems and their account on GlobalPay,” according to the release. Domestic and cross-border payments are supported in over 130 currencies.

Foreign Exchange 51

Foreign Exchange B2C Currencies B2B 51

PYMNTS

JANUARY 28, 2021

“As you progress, and digital assets start to integrate into finance, then you start to see companies looking to hedge [foreign exchange (FX)] exposure, or looking to reduce an emerging market currency volatility, by holding digital assets.”.

Treasury 84

Treasury Foreign Exchange Accounts Payable Prioritization 84

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Increasingly, those value-added services are not only focusing on speed of payment, but also enhancing the data that end-users can access about their transactions, with new solutions from Bank of America and Scotiabank some of the latest to bring real-time rails to corporates. Bank Of America Wields SWIFT gpi.

Foreign Exchange 94

Foreign Exchange B2B Reconciliations Banking 94

PYMNTS

JANUARY 31, 2018

In one of the bigger back-and-forth stories in digital currency, South Korea has announced that it is definitely for real this time sure that it does not plan to ban crypto-currency exchanges. Illegal foreign currency trading of 472.3 Annual overseas transfers of more than $50,000 must also be reported.

Foreign Exchange 48

Foreign Exchange Currencies Finance Banking 48

PYMNTS

JUNE 8, 2020

There is no charge to open a Skrill account, and senders of money are not assessed fees or a foreign exchange mark-up to send money from the U.S., consumers can pay with their personal bank accounts or their debit or credit cards to fund transfers from their Skrill accounts. the company said.

Foreign Exchange 52

Foreign Exchange Currencies Accounting Banking 52

PYMNTS

AUGUST 3, 2016

Currency transfer and finding ways for consumers to avoid the inevitable fees is a hot spot for FinTech startups. Bank-to-bank transfers are one thing, but many consumers might want to transfer funds from a credit card rather than have to go to the trouble of opening a bank account. bank accounts.

Currencies 40

Currencies Foreign Exchange B2B Investments 40

PYMNTS

MARCH 5, 2019

Multi-currency IBAN account provider ONPEX is collaborating with Canada’s Wirexend to provide multi-currency payment solutions for joint business customers. The companies noted that connecting IBANs to Wirexend accounts supports faster and easier reconciliation and security.

Foreign Exchange 46

Foreign Exchange Currencies Reconciliations Accounting 46

PYMNTS

MARCH 16, 2016

Foreign currency payments firm Midpoint got a bit closer to its small business accounting partner, Xero, this month when it revealed that not only had they extended their collaborative ties but that Midpoint would also be adding a “Pay Now” button to invoices sent through Xero.

Foreign Exchange 42

Foreign Exchange Banking Invoicing B2B 42

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 1, 2019

The FinTech allows customers to easily open their own full bank accounts online, supplying users with their unique International Bank Account Number (IBAN) as well as a debit card, for a subscription charge to be paid monthly. Its travel card saves users up to 3 percent.

Startups 46

Startups Foreign Exchange Currencies Banking 46

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

HSBC ‘s blockchain-based system has helped the bank save 25 percent on foreign exchange (FX) trades. In other news, CoinDesk discovered that the Central Bank of Iran is working with two blockchain startups on a new token ecosystem. A fourth firm, Goodmans LLP, has requested an extended appointment process.

Foreign Exchange 63

Foreign Exchange Risk Management Startups Currencies 63

PYMNTS

AUGUST 2, 2019

The greenback and the hard currencies of developed economies (think Great Britain, Germany or Japan) take center stage and the lion’s share of headlines about currency movements. As a result, the central bank curbed the number of dollars in circulation in an effort to staunch inflation.

B2B 41

B2B Marketing Foreign Exchange Currencies 41

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

RPA is igniting chatter in the corporate finance community as professionals explore next-level analytics and automation functionality to enhance processes like accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash flow management and more. Automation Anywhere.

Accounts Payable 77

Accounts Payable Foreign Exchange Currencies Startups 77