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COVID-19’s Full Economic Impact Yet To Hit, Report Says
April 12, 2020

The newest update to the Brookings-Financial Times Tracking Indexes for the Global Economic Recovery (TIGER) shows that, with the coronavirus pandemic, the world is now facing the most serious challenge since World War II ended. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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MBA Students Petition For Tuition Refunds Due To Coronavirus
April 12, 2020

Students at some of the world’s leading business schools, including Kellogg School of Management, Insead and The Wharton School, have demanded refunds on their tuition payments amid online classes they said are not worth the exorbitantly high fees they paid to attend the schools in...

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The Handshake Is Dead – Long Live The Curtsy
April 11, 2020

The handshake has a long and curious history as far as greetings go. Most historians place the first instance back in the 5th century BCE in Greece, where it was used to demonstrate that one was not carrying a weapon. When used in a commerce context...

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Google, Apple Team Up To Enable Coronavirus Tracking Tech
April 10, 2020

Apple and Google are collaborating on a new technology to track the spread of the coronavirus by using Bluetooth. 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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Trump Will Not Yet Reopen Economy Amid COVID-19
April 10, 2020

President Donald Trump, who last month said he’d love to have the country open by Easter, has done an about face. 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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Many Unemployed Still Waiting For Their First Check
April 10, 2020

If you’ve filed for unemployment benefits and haven’t received a check yet, you’re not alone. 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 newsletter,...

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IRS Launches Consumer Portal For Getting Stimulus Checks
April 10, 2020

A new IRS portal for coronavirus relief payments has been launched in conjunction with the U.S. Treasury to assist people who don’t typically file taxes.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Senators Want To Keep CARES Money Away From Debt Collectors
April 10, 2020

Two U.S. senators are urging Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin to shield taxpayers from having COVID-19 stimulus payments seized by debt collectors. 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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Mitigating Risk With Payment Flexibility: Continuity In The Face Of Uncertainty
April 10, 2020

“In times of uncertainty, it’s important that we help our clients mitigate risk by offering flexibility, redundancy and resilience,” Ryan Frere, executive vice president, global payments at Flywire, told PYMNTS. See how the company is helping clients maintain business continuity amid global pandemic chaos in Black...