Cross-border Payments

Cross-border Payments
Mobs Imprison Cashless Bankers On Pay Day In India
December 01, 2016

Pay day looms in India. And as Bloomberg reported, things may get ugly. The banking sector, the newswire reported, is girding for a tough response from “angry mobs” as they line up at banks and ATMs to get cash. This is, of course, in the...

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The Post-Brexit Fallout Continues
November 30, 2016

It’s been almost six months since Britain made the decision to exit the EU, and as U.K. government officials look to start the process as soon as early next year, it’s clear the move will continue to have huge impacts on the country and its...

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China Embraces Credit Ratings — On Everything?
November 29, 2016

Everything has its value. Even good — and bad — behavior. 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, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you...

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India’s Crackdown On Currency Draws Tens Of Thousands Of Protesters
November 29, 2016

India’s move to remove high-value banknotes from the monetary system is not sitting well with regular Indians, tens of thousands which are protesting around the country. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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European Commission Proposes New Rules To Protect CCPs If Something Goes Wrong
November 29, 2016

The European Commission on Monday (Nov. 28) proposed new rules designed to ensure systemic market infrastructures within the financial system can be handled effectively when something goes wrong. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Visa And Mastercard To Benefit From India Cash Crunch
November 24, 2016

Indian consumers may be suffering amid a cash shortage in the country, but two winners appear to be Visa and Mastercard. 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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$80 Billion In Indian Notes Returned
November 22, 2016

At least some quantification of the initial impact of part of the initiative of the 500-rupee and 1,000-rupee note bans are in. The Financial Times reported that in India, $80 billion worth of the currency notes have been returned to banks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Nigeria Considers Currency Exchange Reforms
November 22, 2016

The Nigerian Law Reform Commission (NLRC) is considering amendments to its foreign currency exchange laws in an attempt to stave off the worsening economic crisis in Nigeria. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Gemalto Launches SIM Reactivation Solution In Ghana
November 22, 2016

Gemalto, the digital security company, announced Monday (Nov. 21) it launched what it is claiming is the world’s first solution to reactivate dormant SIMs in Ghana. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...