Emerging markets

Local payments are included in the e-commerce checkout process, allowing merchants to immediately sell products online to local customers.

Mobile money apps have proven to be a major force in building financial services in emerging economies, but under the hood they can be starkly different.

The move may prove particularly helpful in reaching rural parts of India, where the latest smartphone technology has not arrived.

Spark ATM expects the deal will help expand services offered to local banks and retailers in South Africa and other markets in the region.

As global e-commerce proliferates, payment platforms are stepping up to cater to U.S. merchants eager to sell their wares in emerging markets. But there can be as many risks as there are opportunities when entering a new market.

Coins uses blockchain and mobile technology to encourage financial inclusion in Asian economies.