Santander Launches Openbank in Mexico
Last Tuesday, November 19, Santander’s fully digital bank, Openbank, was launched in Mexico.
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India Expands X-Border Payment Connections With Several Countries
The central bank of India stated that this South Asian country is making mobile payment links with several countries.
Klarna to Be Available on Google Pay in 2025
Klarna, a popular “buy now, pay later” service, is to be available on Google Pay starting next year.
Walmart Reports Earnings
US retail giant Walmart, headquartered in Arkansas, on Tuesday, November 19, raised its annual sales and profit forecast for the third time in a row.
Affirm Expands Partnership With Priceline
Affirm, a provider of Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services, has expanded the scope of its cooperation with Priceline travel company which operates in the virtual space.
Perplexity AI Launches Shopping Assistant
Perplexity AI has launched a virtual shopping assistant based on artificial intelligence in the United States.
JPMorgan UK Digital Bank Reportedly Introduces First Credit Card
The media reports that the digital bank, which is based in the United Kingdom and at the same time is part of the ownership structure of JPMorgan Chase, the largest financial institution in the United States by assets, presented its first credit card.
Walmart Shares Demonstrate Significant Growth
The value of Walmart shares is currently showing the most intense annual growth in the last two decades.
Revolut to Launch Licensed Stock Trading in UK, EU
Revolut received a trading license from UK financial authorities, allowing it to compete with established trading platforms in the region.
Discover and Telered Partner to Improve Payment Experience in Panama
Discover Financial Services and Telered, the main operator of electronic transactions and payment methods in Panama, have entered into a partnership aimed at improving the quality of payment operations for residents of the mentioned country, local merchants, and visitors.
Staples Partners With Klarna, Helping Consumers to ‘Work Now, Pay Later’
Staples established cooperation with Swedish BNPL provider Klarna to offer flexible payment options for customers purchasing office essentials.
Retailers Are Top Green Investors in US
Retailers have emerged as unexpected leaders in green investments among different U.S. industries, contributing almost $33.6 billion in green technology or clean energy in Q2 of 2024.
Alibaba Reports Earnings
Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba on Friday, November 15, released information about its earnings for the third quarter of 2024.
Fintech Zopa Aims to Double Profit
Digital lender Zopa, headquartered in London, is currently on track to double profits and to the growth of annual revenue by more than a third in 2024.
Visa Flexible Credential Expands to US With Affirm Card
Visa Flexible Credential allows users to manage funding from various accounts for different purchase types, and use “Buy Now, Pay Later” services via the Affirm partnership.
Why Faster Settlement and Open Banking Matter in 2024?
We live in the age when speed of sharing information and financial data is critical. Volatile markets, high-liquidity businesses and innovative open banking apps – that’s what defines the XXI century finance. Here’s why you should bother about faster settlement times and implementation of open banking practices in 2024.
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