China’s growing E-Commerce addiction
Though relatively new to online shopping, Chinese consumers already make up for almost half of global online retail sales, and are only growing in numbers. Read More: www.forbes.com
E-commerce sites have second highest share of grievances
E-commerce websites offering services such as online bookings or purchase of products have the second highest share of consumer grievances, according to the government's central helpline number. Read More: economictimes.indiatimes.com
How to start a payments company – interview with Michael Kent
Michael Kent is a serial entrepreneur and the founder and CEO of Azimo, one of Europe’s most successful FinTechs of recent years. Read more: www.banknxt.com
How peer-to-peer payment pioneer Venmo grew up and got serious
Under parent company PayPal, the millennial-focused payments app is finally ready to make some money. Read more: www.fastcompany.com
Why Americans are slower to adopt mobile payments
Just as we mark the two-year anniversary of the launch of Apple Pay, the digital wallet has evolved. Read more: www.pymnts.com
MC Payment raises $3.5m to move into Thailand
“Move fast” is a tireless maxim in the startup world and fintech company MC Payment has taken it to heart. Read more: www.techinasia.com
The secret to converting users from cash to digital
The CEO of Indonesia’s first official startup unicorn says his company is entering a new level of maturity with GoPay. Read more: www.techinasia.com
Target to launch mobile payment service in US stores this year
Target said on Tuesday it plans to launch its own mobile payment service this year in stores, which would allow customers to pay for goods using an app on their mobile phones. Read more: www.reuters.com
Barclays launches contactless cash
The bank says it will help to make cash withdrawals more secure by removing the threat from magnetic card skimming and distraction fraud. Read more: www.finextra.com
Indians have a staggering amount of trust in online payments
India's online success story is rooted in its trusting internet users. Over 72% of Indians trust the internet overall. Read more: qz.com