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Huawei CFO Charged With Bank Fraud
January 29, 2019

U.S. prosecutors have filed criminal charges against China’s largest technology company, accusing it of stealing trade secrets and committing bank fraud. 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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Google GDPR Complaint Suggests Personal Data Misuse
January 28, 2019

A General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) complaint shows that Google may have misused people’s personal data and categorized them in highly sensitive ways, according to reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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CardX CEO: Ban On Card Surcharge Ban May Lead to Lower Interchange Fees
January 28, 2019

Will the ban on the credit card surcharge automatically lead to significantly higher prices when consumers opt for the plastic (via card or digital wallets) at the pump, at the counter … or pretty much anywhere? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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India’s Snapdeal On Board With New eCommerce Rules
January 28, 2019

Snapdeal, the Indian eCommerce company, is backing India’s new eCommerce rules that will hurt Amazon.com and Walmart, saying in a letter to the federal government that protests over the new legislation underscore just how necessary is is. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Deep Dive: PSD2 And FCA Exemptions
January 28, 2019

PSD2 requires every player in the EU that handles payments to make adjustments to ensure faster and more transparent transactions. The regulation opens customer data to third-party providers — as opposed to granting banks the right to silo and share it at will — and...

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Traveling Still Needs To Be Friction-Free And Secure Under PSD2
January 28, 2019

The $318 billion European travel market is grappling with the changes PSD2 is bringing to how payments are made and processed within the EU, but its impact goes far beyond payments. PSD2 mandates stronger requirements for fraud and customer authentication, which is putting pressure on...

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The Dark Side Of India’s New eCommerce Rules
January 28, 2019

Barring any reprieve, Feb. 1 marks a sea change for India’s eCommerce sector. New rules may hobble giants like Amazon and Flipkart from offering discounts or investing in nascent marketplaces. Here’s why economic nationalism may trigger ripple effects no one will want.

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Merchants Gone Wild: The Surcharge Edition
January 28, 2019

Since about mid-December of 2018, checking out in the stores here in Boston has become even more of a hassle. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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Post-GDPR, Deliveroo Probed Over Data Security
January 25, 2019

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which went into effect May of 2018, has had some serious repercussions on tech companies all over Europe, but especially in the U.K. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...