International 2 news and trends

Keo Expands Access to B2B Payments Platform in Brazil
B2B Payments // December 17, 2024

Keo World is expanding access to its B2B payments platform Workeo in Brazil through a partnership agreement with investment bank BTG Pactual Bank S.A. This partnership will help medium and large businesses in Brazil digitize their B2B invoice payments with Keo’s Workeo solution, in collaboration with the Amex...

UK’s FCA Seeks Comment on Proposed Cryptocurrency Regulations
Cryptocurrency // December 16, 2024

The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority is seeking public comment on its plans to improve the transparency of the country’s cryptocurrency markets. The FCA’s request for feedback follows its release of a discussion paper that will inform the development of its rules for crypto-asset admissions...

UK Publishes Safety Rules for Online Service Providers
Regulation // December 16, 2024

The United Kingdom’s internet regulator issued final safety guidelines for online service providers. “People in the U.K. will be better protected from illegal harms online, as tech firms are now legally required to start taking action to tackle criminal activity on their platforms and make...

FIS Reportedly Spending $300 Million to Buy UK FinTech Demica
Acquisitions // December 16, 2024

FIS is reportedly acquiring U.K. supply chain finance firm Demica in a $300 million deal. The two parties agreed to a deal last week, Sky News reported, citing unnamed sources. An announcement is said to be forthcoming. FIS did not immediately reply to PYMNTS’ request...

Interviews & Exclusives
Amazon’s Quick Commerce and Drone Advances Ignite Delivery Race With Walmart

December 13, 2024
It looks like Amazon wants to heat up competition in the delivery space against rival Walmart. Amazon is testing 15-minute grocery delivery in India as part of its push into the “quick commerce” sector, which is expected to surpass $6 billion in annual sales this year. The eCommerce giant seeks to offer fast, wide-ranging selections […]

The Secret to High Global Conversion Rates? Understanding Local Payments

December 06, 2024
Consumers decide which payment methods are successful and drive market trends. Regardless of the market, the use case or their locations, their preferred payment methods are defined by the ease...

Consumer Choice Pushes the Issue for Alternative Payment Methods

December 05, 2024
This holiday season, consumers want it their way. And when it comes to the payments that fuel seasonal commerce, their way is fast, secure and flexible. Alternative payment methods (APMs),...

71% of German Consumers Used a Digital Wallet in the Past Year

December 02, 2024
Digital wallets have become a key tool for German consumers, especially for online shopping and banking. Consider that 71% of consumers in Germany used a digital wallet in some way...

Quick Reads
Payments Processor PayRetailers Expands in Brazil With Transfeera Acquisition

December 19, 2024
PayRetailers, a payments processor serving Latin America and Africa, acquired business payments FinTech Transfeera. The deal was approved by the Administrative Council for Economic Defense (CADE) and the central bank in Transfeera’s home country of Brazil (BCB), the companies announced in a Thursday (Dec. 19) news release provided to PYMNTS. “The transaction is part of […]

Keo Expands Access to B2B Payments Platform in Brazil

December 17, 2024
Keo World is expanding access to its B2B payments platform Workeo in Brazil through a partnership agreement with investment bank BTG Pactual Bank S.A. This partnership will help medium and large businesses...

UK’s FCA Seeks Comment on Proposed Cryptocurrency Regulations

December 16, 2024
The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority is seeking public comment on its plans to improve the transparency of the country’s cryptocurrency markets. The FCA’s request for feedback follows its release...

UK Publishes Safety Rules for Online Service Providers

December 16, 2024
The United Kingdom’s internet regulator issued final safety guidelines for online service providers. “People in the U.K. will be better protected from illegal harms online, as tech firms are now...