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Mexican Unifin’s debt restructuring is negative for other financial companies, Moody’s says

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Signage is seen outside the Moody’s Corporation headquarters in Manhattan, New York, US, November 12, 2021. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register MEXICO CITY, Aug 12 (Reuters) – Mexican leasing firm Unifin’s debt restructuring is credit negative and could reflect tight refinancing conditions for Mexican financial institutions, Moody’s rating agency … Read more

Macquarie nearing $2.5 billion deal for Suez’s UK waste business, Bloomberg reports

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The logo of Australia’s biggest investment bank Macquarie Group Ltd adorns a desk in the reception area of ​​its Sydney office headquarters in Australia, Oct. 28, 2016. REUTERS/David Gray/File Photo Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register Aug 7 (Reuters) – French waste and water management company Veolia Environnement SA is nearing a … Read more

India’s Pine Labs eyes $4-5 billion in monthly payments volume from new business

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MUMBAI, Aug 5 (Reuters) – India’s Pine Labs is targeting $4 billion to $5 billion in monthly transactions within two years for its new online payments business, its chief executive told Reuters. At that point, online payments should contribute 20% of revenue, Pine Labs chief executive Amrish Rau said, disclosing the company’s targets for the … Read more

Thomson Reuters raises sales outlook on core business strength in slowing economy

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The Thomson Reuters logo is seen on the company building in Times Square, New York, US, January 30, 2018. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File Photo Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register NEW YORK, Aug 4 (Reuters) – Thomson Reuters Corp (TRI.TO) reported higher second-quarter operating profit on Thursday and raised its full-year revenue forecast, citing … Read more

Global Payments to acquire EVO in $4 billion deal to boost B2B segment

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REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register Aug 1 (Reuters) – Global Payments Inc (GPN.N) said on Monday it would buy smaller peer EVO Payments Inc (EVOP.O) for nearly $4 billion including debt, as the fintech firm seeks to expand its footprint in the business- to-business (B2B) space. Companies such as … Read more

EXCLUSIVE Business payments firm Billtrust up for sale -sources

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NEW YORK, July 27 (Reuters) – BTRS Holdings Inc (BTRS.O), the owner of business payments vendor Billtrust, is exploring options that include a potential sale, according to people familiar with the matter. The Lawrenceville, New Jersey-based company is working with an investment bank as it considers its alternatives, the sources said. A sale to a … Read more

Britain kicks off post-Brexit ‘transformation’ of finance

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LONDON, July 19 (Reuters) – Regulators will have to promote the global competitiveness of Britain’s financial sector or could face mandatory reviews of their rules, UK finance minister Nadhim Zahawi said on Tuesday. He confirmed that a long-awaited financial services and markets bill will be introduced before parliament on Wednesday to “capitalize on the benefits … Read more

SGS sticks to outlook as H1 sales rise in “challenging” market

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ZURICH, July 19 (Reuters) – Testing and inspection company SGS (SGSN.S) stuck to its 2022 outlook on Tuesday while reporting higher first-half sales and a modest increase in net profit. It still saw mid-single digit organic growth this year with an improved adjusted operating income, it said in a statement. It said it would accelerate … Read more

Zip-Sezzle BNPL deal falls through as rising rates hit consumer finance firms

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Zip logo is seen on a smartphone in front of displayed same logo in this illustration taken January 25, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register July 12 (Reuters)-Australian buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) firm Zip Co Ltd dropped its plan to buyout US rival Sezzle Inc, the companies said on Tuesday, … Read more