Coronavirus

Coronaviruses are a group of viruses that cause diseases in mammals, including humans, and birds. In humans, the virus causes respiratory infections which are typically mild but, in rare cases, can be lethal. In cows and pigs they may cause diarrhea, while in chickens it can cause an upper respiratory disease.

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Coronavirus Refunds: Ticketmaster Updates Refund Policy Phrasing; MAPFRE Insurance Debuts ‘Staying Home Refund’ Program

Coronavirus Refunds: Ticketmaster Updates Refund Policy Phrasing; MAPFRE Insurance Debuts ‘Staying Home Refund’ Program
Coronavirus Refunds: Ticketmaster Updates Refund Policy Phrasing; MAPFRE Insurance Debuts ‘Staying Home Refund’ Program
April 14, 2020  |  Economy

The coronavirus pandemic is upsetting normal life the world over, and plenty of consumers want refunds on things that they paid for but aren’t able...

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Pandemic Set To Further Erode EU Banks’ Profitability
Pandemic Set To Further Erode EU Banks’ Profitability
April 14, 2020  |  Banking

The European Union (EU) has enough liquidity to stay afloat during COVID-19, but profitability could sink as the pandemic worsens, according to the European Banking...

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Big Retail, Landlords Fight Over Rent At Closed Stores
Big Retail, Landlords Fight Over Rent At Closed Stores
April 14, 2020  |  Retail

There are battles brewing between landlords and large company tenants that haven’t paid rent during the coronavirus pandemic, including luminary names like Petco, Dick’s Sporting...

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DBS Hong Kong Digitizes Two-Day SMB Account Opening
DBS Hong Kong Digitizes Two-Day SMB Account Opening
April 14, 2020  |  B2B Payments

DBS Hong Kong, a subsidiary of DBS Bank headquartered in Singapore, is transitioning to a new contact-free way for small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) to...

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General Atlantic, Tripp Smith Look To Spend $5B Fund On Coronavirus-Stricken Firms
General Atlantic, Tripp Smith Look To Spend $5B Fund On Coronavirus-Stricken Firms
April 14, 2020  |  Investments

To provide firms impacted by the coronavirus pandemic with financing, General Atlantic has joined forces with Tripp Smith. The private equity firm is creating a joint venture...

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St. Louis Fed: Widespread Virus Testing Needed To Reopen US Economy
St. Louis Fed: Widespread Virus Testing Needed To Reopen US Economy
April 14, 2020  |  Economy

The president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis said while the coronavirus pandemic has crippled the economy, it could quickly rebound if everyone...

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Deloitte, Unqork Team Up On SMB Lending-As-A-Service
Deloitte, Unqork Team Up On SMB Lending-As-A-Service
April 14, 2020  |  B2B Payments

To roll out a completely managed small business lending offering that digitizes the end-to-end loan life cycle, application development technology firm Unqork has teamed with...

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IMF: Banks Could Encounter Market, Credit Losses As COVID-19 Surfaces ‘Cracks’ In The Financial System
IMF: Banks Could Encounter Market, Credit Losses As COVID-19 Surfaces ‘Cracks’ In The Financial System
April 14, 2020  |  Economy

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) cautioned that COVID-19 has made “cracks” in the worldwide financial system known and “will likely” have financial institutions encounter market...

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