PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

In today’s top news in digital-first banking, Next Insurance is aiming to raise new capital that would value the FinTech startup at $2.25 billion, and FLEETCOR has come to an arrangement to purchase cross-border payment company Associated Foreign Exchange (AFEX). Cape Debuts 'Recession Fighting' Credit Card.

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Foreign Exchange Banking Nonprofit Valuation 89

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Bank of America Merrill Lynch (BofA Merrill) is introducing a new solution for other financial institutions (FIs) in the interbank payment system to automate foreign exchange (FX) conversion. The solution is supported across 89 countries and can make conversion in 41 currencies, the bank noted.

Foreign Exchange 76

Foreign Exchange Banking Currencies Compliance 76

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Bank of America (BofA) is introducing a cross-border payment tracker and expanding SWIFT gpi to support more than 140 currencies, accessible through the integrated CashPro platform. Customers can make payments via Bank of America’s SWIFT gpi solution. 10) press release. “Our 10) press release. and Ireland at SWIFT. .

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Foreign Exchange Banking Treasury Compliance 104

CFO News

JUNE 28, 2023

Banks and the Reserve Bank had flagged the difficulty in executing the TCS regime on credit cards to the government. The finance ministry on May 16 scrapped Rule 7 of the Foreign Exchange Management (Current Account Transactions) Rules, 2000, which kept international credit card spends out of the LRS ambit.

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Foreign Exchange Finance Banking Accounting 52

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

“This new financing will help us to accelerate the development of the company both in terms of products, with the addition of local currency accounts, payment card, integration with accounting software, and geographically, as we will target new markets in South-East Asia,” Statrys Founder and CEO Bertrand Theaud said in the announcement.

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Foreign Exchange Currencies Finance Accounting 105

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.

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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

Future CFO

APRIL 10, 2022

Digital money will be the future, said PwC recently when releasing its 2022 PwC Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) Global Index. It’s estimated that more than 80% of central banks are considering launching a central bank digital currency,” the company noted in a statement.

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Foreign Exchange Currencies Banking Retail 98

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 11, 2019

As the open banking business model permeates into the B2B financial services market, FinTechs and traditional financial institutions continue to find new use cases for API integrations and connectivity to elevate the business-user experience. SMBs that nearly half (48 percent) said they don’t believe technology will impact their business.

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Banking Foreign Exchange Reconciliations B2B 52

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

SBM Bank India , the Mumbai-based lender, and Mastercard have introduced a premium debit card for high-net-worth customers. Additionally, SBM customers can get preferential personal banking services, such as better rates on savings accounts with monthly interest payouts and competitive foreign exchange rates, the bank said. .

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Banking Foreign Exchange Invoicing Securities 60

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

B2B Pay plans to roll out API-enabled banking services, the ability to create an unlimited number of International Bank Account Numbers (IBANs), credit card processing and solutions related to cryptocurrency. bank Barclays announced support for B2B Pay as part of its Tel Aviv Barclays Accelerator program. In 2016 U.K.

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B2B Banking Foreign Exchange Pharmaceutical 59

PYMNTS

JULY 9, 2019

small business lender and commercial card company Capital on Tap is collaborating with accounting software company Receipt Bank to launch the Receipt Bank Card, a commercial card solution for small businesses, according to a press release Monday (July 8).

Banking 57

Banking Foreign Exchange Accounting Technology 57

PYMNTS

AUGUST 11, 2020

With its losses mounting, the London-based digital bank may need to tap into its corporate reserves to keep up with its expansion plans. Founded in 2015, Revolut began by offering prepaid debit cards that allowed users to avoid foreign exchange fees while traveling abroad. The company posted a total loss of $139.6 million (£106.5

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Profit and Loss Foreign Exchange Startups Banking 95

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Alibaba Group announced Thursday (September 27) that it signed up with Banking Circle to use its infrastructure and global network for digital payments. We are delighted to partner with Banking Circle. Payments are simply payments,” said Anders la Cour, co-founder, and chief executive of Banking Circle, in the same press release.

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Banking Foreign Exchange B2B Technology 73

PYMNTS

AUGUST 22, 2018

is expanding the Sapphire credit card brand into new areas of personal finance, including checking accounts. According to a report in Reuters citing the company, the bank will change the Chase Premier Platinum accounts to Sapphire Banking accounts. JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Accounting 40

Accounting Foreign Exchange Entertainment Banking 40

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.

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Foreign Exchange Currencies Accounting Investments 121

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 30, 2019

Open banking jumped onto the financial services scene with a focus on enabling consumer-facing FinTech platforms to connect with their users’ bank account data. Reports in Finextra noted that McGortey spoke of the B2B opportunity in open banking, particularly in the U.S. Open Banking Targets Corporates.

Banking 41

Banking Foreign Exchange B2B Accounting 41

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

One of the biggest challenges in cross-border trade for any kind of business relates to foreign exchange. Traditionally, a means of mitigating this challenge is for a business to open a local bank account in each jurisdiction in which it operates. Currency Conversion Headache. Today, that's not always possible.

Foreign Exchange 56

Foreign Exchange Currencies Manufacturing B2B 56

PYMNTS

JANUARY 18, 2021

There have also been shifts in how customers pay for goods and services, with s ocial distancing policies making contactless transactions essential and pushing consumers toward payment methods such as bank transfers and digital wallets. Such touchless payment options are being used alongside traditional ones like credit cards and checks.

Foreign Exchange 127

Foreign Exchange Treasury Risk Management Corporate Finance 127

PYMNTS

JANUARY 16, 2020

Small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) need more support from their banks than ever to handle today’s increasingly fragmented global economy. Companies must manage increased data processing and transaction volumes for their clients, and the stress pushes many to rely on multiple banks to keep operations running smoothly.

Banking 52

Banking Foreign Exchange Startups B2B 52

PYMNTS

APRIL 3, 2019

Large corporates across Asia are driving digital transformation of banking and treasury management in the region, according to new analysis from Greenwich Associates. Analysts said treasurers are focused on the acceleration of banking and treasury processes, as well as the ability to make these tasks more affordable and transparent.

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Treasury Banking Foreign Exchange Corporate Finance 49

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

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

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

JULY 23, 2020

Open banking has been picking up steam in Latin America for more than two years. Brazilian lawmakers have been developing open banking plans since 2019, for example, outlining rough guidelines to be enacted late this year. It also analyzes how the pandemic is affecting the future of open banking in. the region.

Banking 66

Banking Planning Foreign Exchange Finance 66

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

MARCH 25, 2020

Australian corporate card provider Archa announced a collaboration of payment and open banking technology firm i2c to debut a new corporate credit card program in the country designed to address key pain points for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). Payhawk Explores Open Banking’s Biz Card Opportunity.

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Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Banking Foreign Exchange Risk Analysis 46

PYMNTS

AUGUST 13, 2019

12) in Catering Insight showcased some of the foreign exchange hurdles businesses face as a result of that uncertainty. Last month, reports in the Financial Times made clear that businesses will increasingly be faced with decisions they must make about how to manage foreign exchange volatility. Reports Monday (Aug.

Foreign Exchange 72

Foreign Exchange Accounts Payable Risk Management Reconciliations 72

PYMNTS

MARCH 26, 2020

A card is used for payouts into any bank account, digital wallet or agent locations supported by Western Union. Western Union will use Integral’s technology for its electronic foreign exchange (eFX) risk management technology across the Western Union Business Solutions program.

Foreign Exchange 114

Foreign Exchange Currencies Risk Management Technology 114

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.

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Foreign Exchange Currencies Securities Numbers 84

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.

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B2B Foreign Exchange Accounts Payable Invoicing 56

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

FairFX is stepping deeper into the world of business banking with plans to launch a small business (SMB) current account, reports said Tuesday (Nov. According to news from Proactive Investors , FairFX plans to launch its small business current account, Fair Everywhere, in early 2018. million, reports said at the time.

Banking 40

Banking Foreign Exchange Planning Accounting 40

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

At a high level, the solutions can be harnessed to help consumers manage their finances in real time, quickening the time it takes for accounts to settle. Benefits accrue to banks, too. Cross-border transactions, for example, can vary widely from initiation to final settlement, impacted by foreign exchange (FX) rates.

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Forecasting Foreign Exchange Leverage Treasury 111

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 20, 2020

PrimaDollar’s platform works to connect importers, exporters, local banks, logistics providers and funders, the report says. and European markets, has adjusted its platform to fit with the unique regulations, customs and practices of Indian banks and the country's foreign exchange control regime, the report says.

Foreign Exchange 64

Foreign Exchange B2B Manufacturing eCommerce 64

PYMNTS

MARCH 26, 2019

Globalization and easing barriers to international expansion aren’t simply changing the way corporates manage foreign exchange exposure. While organizations now realizing that ignoring FX management is no longer an option, they continue to face unexpected challenges beyond the financial impact of bank fees and conversion rates.

Foreign Exchange 69

Foreign Exchange Currencies Cash Management Profit and Loss 69