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Target Offers Employees Pay, Transportation To Get COVID-19 Vaccine
Target Offers Employees Pay, Transportation To Get COVID-19 Vaccine
February 10, 2021  |  Retail

Target is encouraging its employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine by offering two hours of pay for each vaccine dose, as well as a free...

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BNPL Gives Cash-Strapped Consumers Spending Control Post-Holiday
BNPL Gives Cash-Strapped Consumers Spending Control Post-Holiday
February 10, 2021  |  Buy Now Pay Later

The year 2020 was a big one for buy now, pay later (BNPL) arrangements in retail, as a perfect storm of occurrences pushed consumers online...

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Today In Payments Around The World: Adyen Posts Q4 Win; Target Global Unveils Co-Founding Of Branded
Today In Payments Around The World: Adyen Posts Q4 Win; Target Global Unveils Co-Founding Of...
February 10, 2021  |  International

In today’s top payments news around the world, Dutch digital payment firm Adyen experienced a large fourth quarter win, while German venture capital firm Target...

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Digital Euros Might Have Penalties To Curb Financial Chaos, ECB Says
Digital Euros Might Have Penalties To Curb Financial Chaos, ECB Says
February 10, 2021  |  Digital Payments

European Central Bank (ECB) member Fabio Panetta says the digital euro could pass negative interests rates to customers, Bloomberg writes. Panetta, speaking at an event...

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Bank Of The West Debuts Integrated Payables System With CSI
Bank Of The West Debuts Integrated Payables System With CSI
February 10, 2021  |  B2B Payments

Corporate Spending Innovations (CSI) has collaborated with BNP Paribas subsidiary Bank of the West to roll out V-PAYO, an integrated payables system that includes virtual...

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Google’s Mountain View Plans Promise More Affordable Housing, Business Space
Google’s Mountain View Plans Promise More Affordable Housing, Business Space
February 10, 2021  |  Google

Google has released plans for its forthcoming Mountain View, California campus, which is promising new affordable housing and space for businesses as the economy recovers...

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Amazon-Backed Electric Vehicle Startup Rivian Eyes 2021 IPO
Amazon-Backed Electric Vehicle Startup Rivian Eyes 2021 IPO
February 10, 2021  |  IPO

Electric vehicle startup Rivian Automotive, which counts Amazon and Ford Motor Company among its investors, is eyeing the possibility of a September initial public offering...

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Experian Teams With C2FO On Early Payments For Suppliers
Experian Teams With C2FO On Early Payments For Suppliers
February 10, 2021  |  B2B Payments

Experian has teamed with working capital digital marketplace C2FO to provide the Experian Early Payment Programme. The initiative, which is in the process of launching,...

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Today In Digital-First Banking: Klarna Provides German Bank Account; PSCU To Offer BNPL Installment Payment Plan
Today In Digital-First Banking: Klarna Provides German Bank Account; PSCU To Offer BNPL Installment Payment...
February 10, 2021  |  Digital Banking

In today’s top digital-first banking news, Klarna is now offering consumer banking accounts in Germany, while PSCU will offer a new installment payments offering in...

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