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China Promises To Grant More Foreign Bank Licenses
January 24, 2019

More approvals are coming in China for global banks looking for majority ownership in their local securities ventures, according to a top Chinese regulator. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Paytm Eyes Developed Markets In 2019
January 24, 2019

Paytm, the digital payments company, could expand into one or two more developed markets this year. 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 daily...

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Santander To Close 140 UK Branches, Lay Off 800
January 23, 2019

Banco Santander’s U.K. unit is gearing up to close 140 branches and let go of roughly 800 employees. 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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UK Finance Minister: SMBs’ Relief Scheme Too Easy On Banks
January 22, 2019

UK Finance Minister Philip Hammond said that a proposed rectification process to aid small businesses in disputes with banks is too easy on the financial institutions, according to a report from Reuters. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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The Changing Trends As Davos Gets Off The Ground
January 21, 2019

As the World Economic Forum is getting off the ground in the Swiss ski resort town of Davos this week, much will be the same as in previous years, including, reports say, the “usual itinerary of glittering Champagne receptions and marquee-name panelists.” Get the Full Story...

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Alipay: Chinese Tourists Prefer Mobile Payments
January 21, 2019

Nielsen, a global information and measurement company, and financial services company Alipay teamed up to create a survey about the trends and habits of Chinese tourists. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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India’s Modi Mulls Low-Cost Loans, Free Insurance To SMBs
January 21, 2019

Aiming to appease small businesses, which are a key voter bloc in India, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is mulling free accident insurance to small businesses as well as low-cost loans. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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China’s Economic Growth Suffers Amid Trade War
January 21, 2019

With a trade war with the U.S. weighing on the Chinese economy, economic expansion in China hit a pace not seen in close to three decades. reported The Wall Street Journal. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Reliance To Battle Amazon And Flipkart For India eCommerce
January 18, 2019

Indian company Reliance Industries plans to open an eCommerce site geared toward small retailers, one that would rival Amazon and Flipkart, Financial Times reported on Friday (Jan. 18). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...