SkySparc is enhancing its data analytics solution designed for bank and corporate treasury and finance functions, according to a press release issued Thursday (Oct. 4). OmniFi, the data management and analytics solution developed by SkySparc, has been upgraded to heighten automated data exchange capabilities, with the solution able to move data regardless of its format, […]
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Welcome to The Axis, your late look at payments news from around the world. Coverage includes Global Payments’ tie-up with Alipay to serve Chinese tourists in the U.K. In addition, Grab and Fave are teaming up through a strategic partnership in Asia, and KKR and Tencent plan to invest in Voyager Innovations in the Philippines. Global Payments is […]
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The password if you want to pass by the gatekeepers? It’s your password. The real one, the one on your device. The news comes Wednesday that a new law has bowed in New Zealand. The law, which is part of the Customs and Excise Act of 2018 in that country, reported CNN, gives customs officials […]
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It may not be much of a surprise to see a store clerk accept payment via smartphone, but recently, mPOS solutions are seeing increased implementation, beyond their traditional use by brick-and-mortar businesses. The flexibility, portability and business management features have seemingly made mPOS solutions attractive to a variety of industries. As a result, mPOS solutions […]
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Even as consumers conduct commerce and pay with taps and swipes, the Federal Reserve’s infrastructure underpinning payments could use a bit of modernization in a bid to support fast payments “for all,” Federal Reserve Governor Lael Brainard said in remarks made Wednesday (Oct. 3). To that end, the Federal Reserve is seeking public comment on […]
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It’s not about the transaction. Not really. Any financial institution, retailer or service provider can (one hopes) give consumers efficient ways to manage, move and use their funds. Nah, these days it’s about engagement. Consumers don’t want to be coddled (well, not just). They want a memorable experience, not just a mere transaction. They want […]
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It’s not uncommon to hear about self-driving vehicles delivering groceries and other items in California and Arizona, but udelv is bringing its technology to an area that isn’t usually known for self-driving vehicles. The company recently signed a deal to supply multiple brands of supermarkets in Oklahoma City. With the agreement, udelv will provide 10 […]
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The launch of newly registered ETFs demonstrated the interest and the commitment of Canada’s regulators toward blockchain innovation. This achievement is the result of a flexible and decentralized approach typical of a country which early showed itself crypto-aware. Comedians from the United States are quite used to making fun of Canada, depicting their neighbors as […]
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Gig work can serve as a lifestyle that offers flexibility and freedom. It can stand as a stop gap that helps people pay rent, grocery bills, unexpected expenses or to save for vacations and big purchases. It can serve as a way to develop skills or pass the time, or even a combination of all […]
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Iron Ox is getting set to open its first fully autonomous production farm, and will start selling its own produce soon. Iron Ox Co-founder and CEO Brandon Alexander told a news outlet that the farm is now growing leafy greens, including romaine, butterhead and kale, in addition to basil, cilantro and chives. The crops are […]
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