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EU Financial Regulators Mull Big Data Rules
December 20, 2016

Financial regulators in Europe are concerned about the impact Big Data techniques may have on consumers and their access to products and services, prompting regulators to mull new rules in that area. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Beijing Starts Prosecuting Individuals Behind Huge P2P Lending Scam
December 19, 2016

Beijing has started prosecuting 26 people who are behind what is alleged to be China’s largest online fraud scam. 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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Belarus: Silicon Valley Of Eastern Europe
December 16, 2016

The former Soviet Union republic may be known for manufacturing tractors, but the region has its eye on becoming Eastern Europe’s Silicon Valley. This week, our Tech Center Roundup heads to Belarus to see how the nation has become one of the largest and most...

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Venezuela Currency Rollout Delayed Amid 100-Bolivar Note Recall
December 15, 2016

The seeds may be sown for cash crunches in Venezuela, which has been plagued in the recent past by inflation and other currency-related issues. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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China and the US, Intertwined Economically
December 13, 2016

Much has been made about the state of diplomatic relations between China and the U.S. in the wake of Donald Trump’s election to the presidency. The disputes over Taiwan may rage on, but the fact remains that the two consumer-driven juggernauts are dependent upon one another...

Mastercard Finds One-Third Of Europeans Without A Bank Account Are Employed
December 13, 2016

Based on new research, Mastercard found that, among those that are excluded financially in Europe, one-third are employed full-time, while 35 percent are between the ages of 18 and 34. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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China’s Millennials Willing To Take On Debt
December 12, 2016

Broader cultural shifts in attitudes toward spending in China could very well be playing a major role in China’s growing debt problem. Recent estimates of total debt in China are as high as 280 percent of the GDP. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Inflation-Wracked Venezuela Pulling Largest Bills Out of Circulation
December 12, 2016

Facing some of the highest inflation in the world as part of a deepening ongoing financial crisis, Venezuela will be pulling its largest bill from circulation this week as it prepares to introduce new, higher value notes, according to President Nicolás Maduro.  The current value of...

Europe
Sage Considering Sale Of North American Business Unit
December 12, 2016

Britain’s largest software group by sales, Sage, is looking for a buyer for its North American payments business as part of a turnaround strategy. Sage specializes in accounting and payroll software for clients in more than 20 countries. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...