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Continental Blocks Workers From Using WhatsApp, Snapchat
June 06, 2018

Employees at German automotive supplier Continental AG can no longer use WhatsApp or Snapchat on their company phones. 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...

Europe
SWIFT Caught Up In The Squeeze Over The Iran Deal
June 06, 2018

SWIFT, as an organization, bills itself as a neutral player in the global economic system. That’s why the recent international flare-up over U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to reimpose sanctions on Iran has hit the firm as a fairly direct challenge. Get the Full Story...

International
Grab CEO: Venture Capital Efforts To Eye ‘Next Generation’ Of Tech In SE Asia
June 05, 2018

Ride-hailing firm Grab, based in Singapore — which entered a deal to acquire Uber’s southeast Asia business in the first quarter — is reaching even farther into the region. The company said earlier this week that it would launch Grab Ventures, where it will invest...

International
Ant Financial Changes Focus To Technology Services
June 05, 2018

Amid China’s crackdown on financial risk, Ant Financial is moving away from consumer finance and payments. Instead, it is honing in on technology services, CNBC reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Europe
Lendix Notches $37M Amid European Expansion
June 04, 2018

After raising $37 million in a funding round backed by investors such as Idinvest and Allianz, French lending platform Lendix is eyeing expansion in Europe. The backing will provide a boost to its growth plans in countries such as Germany, TechCrunch reported. Get the Full...

International
European Banks UniCredit And SocGen Plan Merger
June 04, 2018

Italy’s UniCredit and French rival Société Générale are planning to merge, which could lead to other big banking mergers throughout Europe. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

International
How Big Of A Splash Will China’s ‘Social Credit’ Make?
June 01, 2018

Add “social credit” to the list of factors that could influence the Chinese economy — and, perhaps, consumer activity in other parts of the world. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

International
Nordic Banks Collaborate To Improve AML, KYC
June 01, 2018

Five of the biggest banks in the Nordics are teaming up to create a joint anti-money laundering infrastructure. 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...

South Asia
Are Private Labels The Key To Cracking The Profitability Of Indian eCommerce?
May 31, 2018

In 2016, 95 percent of transactions in India were done in cash and there were approximately 60 million online shoppers, representing about 14 percent of the nation’s internet-using base, according to a late 2017 report by Morgan Stanley. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...