New Russian protectionist legislation takes aim at U.S. Big Tech companies as additional laws are being prepped to restrict content. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....
A decline in ATM usage in the U.K. has left many people resorting to only using their local shops to withdraw cash, due to a declining number of bank branches and free-to-use ATMs. However, the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) said that the Link service’s...
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has made some payment moves to boost the National Electronic Toll Collection (NETC) in the country, according to the Business Standard. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...
Chinese banks are easing loan requirements in an attempt to stimulate a stalled economy and fulfill the government’s goal to increase small business lending by 30 percent, the Financial Times reported on Sunday (Dec. 29). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...
Ghana is looking to drop its currency, the cedi, to join the new West African currency called “eco,” anticipated to replace the CFA franc as early as 2020, Reuters reported. Ghana is not part of the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA), which is...
U.K. insurers will not be covering as much digital property and data as they previously did, according to the Financial Times. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...
Italy has announced that it’s going to follow in France’s footsteps and tax big tech companies, a move that threatens to further complicate relations with the United States over the issue, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. Get the Full Story Complete...
Chinese eCommerce company JD.com Inc.’s logistics unit is in early discussions with various banks about a potential initial public offering (IPO) that could raise $8 billion to $10 billion, according to sources close to the matter, Reuters said. Get the Full Story Complete the form...
To see whether its internet services could work if it were to be separated from the worldwide internet, Russia conducted a series of tests. The review occurred during multiple days on networks that were specially designated, Reuters reported on Monday (Dec. 23). Get the Full Story...
