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Amazon Says It’s On Pace To Meet India Growth Pledge
Amazon // April 08, 2021

Amazon said it is “on track” to meet sweeping targets for growth in India that the company announced in January 2020, according to a Thursday (April 8) press release. The company said it has “digitized 2.5 million MSMEs, enabled cumulative exports worth $3 billion and...

Big Tech Compliance Tracker: Facebook Faces $6.06 Million Fine From South Korea; Big Tech Tax...
Regulation // November 30, 2020

Here’s the latest news from the technology industry, which is coming under increasing global scrutiny from legislators and government agencies throughout the world. Facebook Fined $6.06 Million By South Korean Agency South Korea’s Personal Information Protection Commission issued a 6.7 billion won ($6.06 million) financial...

Today In Payments: Google Delays In-App Fees; Square Capital Chief To Step Down
News // October 05, 2020

In today’s top news, Google has delayed its deadline to developers to comply with a new fee system, and the head of Square Capital is stepping down. Plus, Amazon India now lets customers pay credit card bills through its app. Google Delays In-App Fees Following...

Today In Payments Around The World: Guild Esports Gets London Stock Exchange Listing; Amazon India...
International // October 05, 2020

In today’s top payments news around the world, sports star David Beckham’s startup Guild Esports has been listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE), while Amazon India has launched a method for clients to pay their credit card bills through Amazon Pay. Plus, cyberthieves posing...

Interviews & Exclusives
Amazon Surges On Wall Street Beat

April 28, 2017
When it comes to reporting quarterly earnings, there’s beating Wall Street’s expectations, really beating them, and then there is what Amazon did yesterday. Eight straight quarters of profits seem to have finally shaken off its reputation for being the world’s most successful company that failed to post a profit after 18 years in business. It […]

London’s Coming FinServe Fizzle?

January 20, 2017
London's bridge (to the EU) is falling down, but perhaps not completely.  And lest you think Brexit is the biggest Fizzle of them all, think about the hot water Navient...

Quick Reads
Amazon Says It’s On Pace To Meet India Growth Pledge

April 08, 2021
Amazon said it is “on track” to meet sweeping targets for growth in India that the company announced in January 2020, according to a Thursday (April 8) press release. The company said it has “digitized 2.5 million MSMEs, enabled cumulative exports worth $3 billion and helped create nearly 1 million jobs in India (to) date.” […]

Amazon India Adds Insurance, Gold To Its Offerings

September 02, 2020
Amazon.com Inc.’s 100 million registered customers in India now have access to more financial services. In a bid to attract new customers and sell $13 annual subscriptions to Amazon Prime,...

Amazon India Gears Up For Festival Season With Furniture

September 16, 2019
Preparing for the festival season, Amazon India has enhanced the range of its furniture department and played to its strength in the segment. The eCommerce retailer has reportedly seen its...

Amazon India Lowers Commissions To Undercut Food Delivery Rivals

September 06, 2019
In a move that could spark strong competition in the food delivery space, Amazon India is said to be promising commissions that will be a fraction of what is charged...