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Cross-border Payments
U.K. Retail Enthusiasm Bottoms Out
May 31, 2016

Facing what local reports are calling a “triple threat” retailers across the pond are reporting a distinct lack of enthusiasm for what is next to come. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Former EU Regulator Joins Uber’s Public Policy Board
May 09, 2016

Uber is preparing to fight bigger battles in Europe and elsewhere as an end to its regulatory battles appears to be a distant idea. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Klarna Is Making The Jump To Real-World Commerce
May 05, 2016

Klarna — a Swedish payments provider for eCommerce businesses — is making the jump from the digital to the physical world. Later this month, Klarna will roll out its first in-store solution. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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EU Charges Google With Abusing Its Android Dominance
April 20, 2016

The European Commission has informed Google of its preliminary view that the company has, in breach of EU antitrust rules, abused its dominant position by imposing restrictions on Android device manufacturers and mobile network operators. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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PayPal Credit Goes Interest-Free In The UK
April 14, 2016

PayPal is launching PayPal Credit today in the U.K., which means, going forward, British consumers will have the option of leveraging a PayPal account to pay for goods over time instead of using a traditional credit card. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Ripple Expands Into Europe’s Financial Epicenter
March 22, 2016

FinTech startup Ripple announced its debut in Europe with the opening of a new office in London, which will serve the growing banking demands in the region. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Visa Europe Pushes Contactless Payments
March 21, 2016

Visa Europe is on a mission — and the latest step in that mission hit the ground today. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to...

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HSBC On Hunt For New Chairman
March 21, 2016

London-based bank HSBC announced on Friday (March 18) that it has officially kicked off the search for a new chairman. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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RBS Slashes Jobs In Digital Push
March 15, 2016

The Royal Bank of Scotland is cutting costs by scaling back its in-person services and making a move towards using digital “robo-advisors,” resulting in the loss of about 550 jobs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...