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UK Fashion Leaders Pen Open Letter To Gov’t; Warn Of Brexit Decimation
February 01, 2021

The U.K. fashion industry is being hit hard amid the shifts from Brexit, according to an open letter from Tamara Cincik, CEO of Fashion Roundtable, addressed to government leaders, asking for aid like what’s been offered to other industries. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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US Lobby Asks India Not To Revise Its Global eCommerce Regulations
January 29, 2021

A U.S. lobbying organization representing companies like Walmart and Amazon has asked India not to strengthen eCommerce mandates for companies outside of the country, Reuters reported on Friday (Jan. 29), citing a letter. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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German Regulator’s Top Official Dismissed Over Wirecard Wrongdoing
January 29, 2021

Felix Hufeld, head of Germany’s financial watchdog Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin), and his deputy, Elisabeth Roegele, have been dismissed over their handling of the Wirecard debacle, according to a Reuters report on Friday (Jan. 29).  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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German Finance Minister Says OECD Digital Tax Deal Likely By Summer
January 29, 2021

Germany’s finance minister sees OECD member states reaching a deal by this summer on imposing a tax on major digital firms. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Western Union: Global Citizens Are The Hope For The Future
January 28, 2021

Written on International Migrants Day, this contribution from Hikmet Ersek, president, CEO and director of Western Union, emphasizes the importance of global migrants in strengthening the world’s economy. “Whether a border is geographical, political, economic or technological, these women and men will not let it...

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Today In Payments Around The World: Travel Platform Klook Lands $200 Million; Gojek Aims To...
January 27, 2021

In today’s top payments news around the world, Klook has closed a Series E funding round headed up by Aspex Management, while Gojek is aiming to expand its ridesharing and online payments business. Plus, artificial intelligence (AI) firm, Ariel AI, has been acquired by Snap....

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Olympics Organizers Hope Biden Can Help Rally For Tokyo Games
January 27, 2021

Japanese coordinators for the 2021 Summer Olympics in Tokyo are hoping that newly-elected U.S. President Joe Biden can help kick up momentum in support of the Games, pushing back on cancellation rumors, according to The Wall Street Journal on Wednesday (Jan. 27).  Get the Full...

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Indonesian FinTech Gojek Seeks To Become Global Player
January 27, 2021

Indonesia’s Gojek is seeking to expand its ridesharing and digital payments business throughout Southeast Asia and beyond. 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 our...

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French President Macron Warns Big Tech To Align With EU Rules
January 26, 2021

The president of France, Emmanuel Macron, issued a warning to Big Tech players like Google and Microsoft, saying they need to adhere to European Union (EU) mandates, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday (Jan. 26). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...