Payments News
nbsp;

Global

Brazil Sprints Ahead in Mobile Payments Innovation

April 8 2019

“Brazil will see its leadership in technological innovation for mobile payments strenghtened as a predicted increase in smartphone adoption is set to create more opportunities in the sector, a study says. Home to a burgeoning financial services technology industry, Brazil is the most advanced in the Latin America and the Caribbean when it comes to […]

On The Web

nbsp;

Global

Brazil payments processor Cielo struggles against upstarts

October 1 2018

“Brazilian payment processor Cielo SA’s once fat margins have been decimated by rivals who lease or sell credit card terminals to merchants for a fraction of what the market leader has long charged. Now Cielo is fighting back, offering services such as inventory management and market intelligence tools to justify its premium pricing and retain its […]
nbsp; nbsp;

Global

Brazil’s Pagseguro Launches Instant Payment Feature for Debit And Credit Card Transactions

April 22 2019

“Brazilian card processor Pagseguro Digital Ltd said it will offer instant payments for merchants in debit and credit card transactions, according to a securities filing on Monday. Pagseguro’s move follows Itau Unibanco Holding SA’s card processor unit decision to stop charging interest rates and repaying merchants using its machines in two days, compared with the […]
nbsp;

Domains

MercadoLibre Soars to Record as Payments Growth Impresses Street

May 6 2019

“Latin American e-commerce retailer MercadoLibre Inc . is getting a boost from its payments push .    American depositary receipts for the Buenos Aires-based company jumped as much as 20 percent to a record high on Friday after first-quarter revenue beat the highest analyst estimates . “Strong” payments growth overshadowed a slowdown in gross merchandise […]
nbsp;

Glenbrook

Where Necessity Meets Innovation – Government Disbursement in the Time of COVID-19

April 9 2020

“Given the coronavirus pandemic and its pressure on governments and individuals alike, Glenbrook’s Global Practice has been looking into how emergency social disbursements can be made quickly to the most vulnerable populations. In our examination, we found some exciting and hopeful examples of how governments and fintech players have mobilized to meet this need in both […]

On The Wires

nbsp; nbsp;

Global

Allied Wallet Connects Its Platform with 200+ Million in Brazil

October 15 2018

“Allied Wallet is now offering several of the most popular alternative payment options in Brazil, as they are now compatible with Allied Wallet’s digital eWallet services. Allied Wallet is now compatible with Boleto Bancário, Hipercard, Banco do Brasil, AstroPay Card, Santander, Elo, Bradesco, Aura, Cartao MercadoLivre, and Itaú. The average internet user in Brazil spends about $560 USD online […]