6 April, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Bezos Selling $1 Bn Amazon Stock Every Year to Fund Blue Origin
Bezos Selling $1 Bn Amazon Stock Every Year to Fund Blue Origin
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos bets big on his space venture, pledging to contribute $1 billion each year from his Amazon stake sale.
6 April, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on London Markets: FTSE 100 slides after Fed signals bond cuts
London Markets: FTSE 100 slides after Fed signals bond cuts
The U.K.’s benchmark FTSE 100 is on track for its largest decline in more than two months, after the U.S.
6 April, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on How The Travel Sector Copes With Cross-Border Payments Pain
How The Travel Sector Copes With Cross-Border Payments Pain
Cross-border payments can be rough seas for any company. Data suggests SMEs in particular are struggling to grow internationally because they fear the consequences of a lack of expertise and knowledge in going global, but corporates of any size expose themselves to new risk when entering new markets.
The challenges are vast, from being able to reach customers in an unfamiliar territory to running afoul of local regulations. But transacting across borders is one of the largest challenges, especially when it comes to paying overseas suppliers.
6 April, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on AirPlus Eyes EU Regulation For 127K Corporate Cardholder Losses
AirPlus Eyes EU Regulation For 127K Corporate Cardholder Losses
Corporate payments company AirPlus International said it lost 127,000 corporate cardholders in 2016 as a direct result of the European Union Interchange Fee Regulation, resulting in $12.8 million in losses, the company said this week.
6 April, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on NEW REPORT: Is The Mobile Retail Revolution Ready For Its Second Act?
NEW REPORT: Is The Mobile Retail Revolution Ready For Its Second Act?
When mPOS solutions started to roll out in retail locations about a decade ago, many predicted a futuristic utopia devoid of long lines and bulging wallets. But these days, that fantasy is still far from reality. Even retailers equipped with mPOS terminals opt not to accept mobile payment, and consumer adoption continues to lag.
But that may be about to change.
6 April, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Staring Into The Crystal Ball of Retail’s Future
Staring Into The Crystal Ball of Retail’s Future
Unfortunately, there’s no magical crystal ball that can provide a glimpse into the future of retail.
Considering all of the new technologies, changing consumer behaviors and innovation taking place across the retail sector, we have no way of knowing exactly what’s coming next.
6 April, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Deutsche Bank Eyes Trade Finance With TrustBills Buy
Deutsche Bank Eyes Trade Finance With TrustBills Buy
Deutsche Bank revealed Wednesday (April 5) the acquisition of 12.5 percent in FinTech company TrustBills.
The Germany-based company specializes in online receivables auctions, facilitating the selling of national and international trade receivables, reports said. According to Deutsche Bank, the takeover is part of broader efforts to strengthen its trade finance position.