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Mastercard Enables Faster US Tuition Payments
August 10, 2016

The network’s cardholders in China will now have a new way to pay for tuition and other costs in the U.S. using their Mastercard issued credit and debit cards. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Australia’s New Cyber Unit To Sniff Out Terrorism Payments
August 10, 2016

In order to combat rising threats to its national security, Australian government officials announced the launch of a cyberintelligence unit tasked with identifying financing, money laundering and online financial fraud related to terrorism. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Will Rio Take The Gold In Tech Innovation?
August 10, 2016

Let’s face it — hosting a global sporting event as big and notable as the Olympics can’t be easy, especially for a country already dealing with a lot of its own issues. Though the city has drawn some criticism, there are still bright spots (outside...

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Brexit As A Bank Boon
August 09, 2016

The Brexit vote may be well in the rearview mirror, but the effects linger, in the form of interest rates, political reverberations and, last but not least, stock market volatility. The overall sentiment has been that this is one seismic event that has been less...

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Southeast Asia FinTech Startup Nabs $7.5 Million
August 09, 2016

The Singapore startup Funding Societies raised $7.5 million in Series A financing, TechCrunch reported on Monday (Aug 8). 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...

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Hackers Target Rio Visitors Via Fake Wi-Fi Hotspots
August 09, 2016

While those in Rio De Janeiro will have their eyes on this year’s summer Olympics, experts warn that hackers have their sights set on taking advantage of the Olympic organization, multinationals, and fans. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Indian Telecom Links Financial Inclusion To A Cashless Economy
August 09, 2016

Mobile phone adoption in India is increasing faster than in any other country. According to Counterpoint Research, India has surpassed the U.S. market and is the second largest smartphone market with over 220 million users. And, as of the end of April, almost 45 percent...

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Apple Sales Lull In China
August 08, 2016

The smartphone market in China has gotten so heated that none other than Apple may be softening in the glare. 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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The First Brexit Effects Come Home To Roost
August 05, 2016

For the first few weeks after the surprise result of the Brexit vote, the worst effects were limited to serious hand-wringing and anxiety over what would come next for the British Isles. In a sense, the former shouldn’t be of concern anymore — if only...