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February 26, 2019
On the wires
HSBC UNVEILS PAYME FOR BUSINESS APP IN INITIAL BETA TEST
“HSBC’s PayMe announced today the launch of a beta test programme for PayMe for Business, a new person-to-merchant (P2M) payments app in Hong Kong. The beta test will involve 15 businesses from a diverse range of sectors from food and beverage, fashion and beauty, arts and crafts, to living and design.”
February 7, 2019
On the wires
Bank of America Introduces New Digital Tools for Small Business
“Bank of America today introduced Business Advantage 360, a new digital dashboard designed to make it easier for entrepreneurs to manage the various financial aspects of their business. Available for the first time to any Bank of America client with a business deposit account, Business Advantage 360 provides a complete view of business cash flow and access to real-time expertise and guidance – all in one simple tool with new functionality.”
November 6, 2018
On the web
NatWest launches Mettle business current account
Finextra
“NatWest has launched the Mettle business current account for SMEs. Mettle is specifically designed to provide businesses with a new outlook on how to manage their finances. It combines a current account with invoicing, payment chasing and bookkeeping capabilities.”
November 2, 2018
On the web
Walmart joins the cashless game – but can small merchants afford this?
The Guardian
“Last month, and on the heels of its latest cashier-less grocery store opening in Chicago, Bloomberg reported that the online giant Amazon.com is planning on opening about 3,000 similar outlets by 2021. It’s an obvious direct assault on other grocery and food chains like 7-Eleven, Subway and Panera Bread. But it’s also an attack on the thousands of mom-and-pop pizza, convenience and other similar stores around the country.”
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