Fintech firm WEX to acquire eNett, Optal for about $1.7b

Fintech firm WEX to acquire eNett, Optal for about $1.7b

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Fintech company WEX Inc said on Friday it would buy payments services providers eNett and Optal for about $1.7 billion to strengthen its presence in the online travel bookings market, which is expected to grow at about 9% through 2023.