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Banking Apps Spread In Brazil As Critics Note Potential For Shakeout
December 17, 2019

With a bewildering number of choices, banking apps fueled by Tencent Holdings Ltd, SoftBank Group Corp, and other players are spreading in Brazil, as some critics note a shakeout is looking more probable. Customers buy products, get loans and open checking accounts that are no-fee...

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The App That Makes Sharing A Meal An Immersive Travel Experience
December 17, 2019

Having a truly local experience when traveling is often easier said than done. Sure, there is something to be said for a great tourist experience — seeing the famous local sites, eating and drinking, the landmark locations and joining the tour groups. However, even the...

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Chinese Province Shuts Down All P2P Lenders
December 16, 2019

Peer-to-peer (P2P) lending platforms have shuttered in China’s Hebei province as regulators aim to get rid of deception and inefficiency in the sector, South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported on Friday (Dec. 13). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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China Trade Deal Helps Apple Avoid iPhone Tariffs
December 13, 2019

President Donald Trump announced on Friday (Dec. 13) that the U.S. had reached a phase-one trade deal with China and that the tariffs set for Sunday (Dec. 15) “will not be changed,” according to a report by CNBC. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Vanguard, Ant Financial Team For Investment Services In China
December 13, 2019

To provide retail consumers in China with a new widely available and streamlined investment advisory service, Vanguard and Ant Financial Services Group announced a partnership. Their joint venture will provide individual investors in the country with a fund investment advisory service as approved by the...

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Money Laundering Fears Propel Japanese Banks To JPMorgan’s Payments Network
December 10, 2019

Japan is looking to JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s blockchain-based information network for payments, Bloomberg reported on Monday (Dec. 9). 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...

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London’s Paysend Licensed To Operate In Canada
December 09, 2019

Paysend, a FinTech out of the U.K., has received a license to operate in Canada in a move that will expand the company’s global reach, according to reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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European Lenders Announce 60K Job Cuts
December 08, 2019

European banks have been forced to slash more than 60,000 jobs as they face falling profitability, The Financial Times reported on Saturday (Dec. 7). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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MoneyGram Extends Visa Direct Service To Spain, Philippines
December 05, 2019

MoneyGram, in partnership with Visa, has expanded its debit card deposit service, which was launched in collaboration with Visa Direct, Visa’s real-time push payments platform, according to a release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...