Emq news and trends

Cross-Border, Digital Payments Drive Payment Rail Innovation
B2B Payments // October 13, 2020

Cross-border payments were in the spotlight this week for payment rails innovators, who expanded their infrastructure and partnered with other firms. This week’s look at payment rail innovation is all about digitization and international payments. dLocal is growing its payment network to include three countries...

EMQ Offers High-Value Settlements In Japan
B2B Payments // October 07, 2020

EMQ, a provider of global financial settlement services, has begun letting businesses around the world transfer up to roughly $280,000 directly into banks in Japan, the company announced in a news release. “Japan, the third-largest economy in the world, is an important market in our...

Data, Business Intelligence And Security Lead B2B Funding
B2B Payments // July 31, 2020

In a venture capital slowdown, any investment round is a win. This week’s look at the latest funding for B2B FinTech and other startups showcases an investor appetite for security, data and business intelligence, with nearly $63.5 million in fresh investment for the industry. PYMNTS...

EMQ Closes Funding Round With $20M For Cross-Border Tech
B2B Payments // July 28, 2020

Asia-based financial settlements network EMQ, which works in cross-border payments, has announced the close of a $20 million Series B funding round led by WI Harper Group, according to a press release. In addition, new and existing participating investors included Abu Dhabi Capital, AppWorks, DG...

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Payments Network EMQ Adds SEPA Credit Transfers

January 26, 2022
In a move designed to expand its reach in Europe, payments network EMQ says it has added SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area) instant credit transfer capabilities to its network. EMQ announced the change Wednesday (Jan. 26), saying it lets global enterprises send funds instantly in euros to a wider set of accounts in Europe. “Customers […]