Posts Tagged ‘The Payment Facilitator Landscape’
BlueSnap Acquires Armatic: “Major Milestone” on Behalf of B2B Global Invoicing
In an effort to modernize a $127 trillion market that still relies heavily on checks and paper invoicing, payments technology provider and PF BlueSnap has acquired Armatic
Read MorePayment Facilitators vs Marketplaces. What’s the Difference?
Marketplaces and payment facilitators are two of the ways the payments system has evolved to meet the needs of the current economy. But what are the differences between these two models?
Read MoreSquare on Broadening the Company’s Ecosystem Through its Developer Platform
Payments leader Square is known for looking at things in a new way. But once you’ve converted an entire industry to your way of thinking, how do you keep moving forward? According to Carl Perry, developer lead at Square, you do that by maintaining what he called a “relentless focus on customer experience.”
Read MoreConsiderations for Accepting CBD Payments: “That’s a Lot of Compliance”
Last week, when Shopify announced it was allowing U.S. cannabidiol (CBD) sellers onto its platform, it cited a study predicting that the market would grow from $1.9 billion in 2018 to $20 billion by 2024.
Read MoreAs Fintechs Like Square and Stripe Threaten Bank Revenue, Banks Turn to Competitors for Help
It’s obvious to many observers that the rising competition from fintech companies including the likes of payment facilitators Square and Stripe is having an impact on banks.
Read MoreControlScan and FIS: Collaborating on Behalf of PFs
Compliance solutions provider ControlScan and processor FIS have come together in an effort to streamline PCI compliance for payment facilitators.
Read MorePF MobiKwik Reports a Profit, Notching a Win for Its Strategy
This week, payment facilitator MobiKwik announced that it has turned a profit (excluding interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) for the first time, a landmark that still awaits some of its competitors.
Read MoreCSBS Regulatory Toolbox: New Upgrades for Streamlined Compliance and Data Protection
The CSBS has launched new fintech tools to enable a more manageable navigation process when it comes to promoting compliance and protecting customer data, including a portal, interactive map and updated resource center
Read MoreWhat is a Merchant Acquirer?
In the payments processing world, the term acquirer can be confusing. Even though it refers to a specific function in the payments processing chain, it is often used more broadly as well, as key players often take on multiple roles.
Read MoreWhy Investors Love Payment Facilitators Right Now
In recent years, investor interest in payments is booming and PFs are at the center of that trend. To learn more about why, we talked with Ryan Goldenberg, a vice president at LLR Partners.
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