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International
Not Banking On Bank Stocks
February 09, 2016

The macro concerns that have dominated equities globally have been key in inducing investors to sell bank stocks in recent days. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Regular Retail Slumps While Luxury Surges In Canada
February 09, 2016

When customers just aren’t in the mood to spend, there’s little retailers can do to convince them otherwise. However, just because consumers aren’t spreading their purchases across the entire retail industry doesn’t mean that there aren’t some bright spots out there. Get the Full Story...

International
Saudi Arabian Starbucks Briefly Bans Women
February 09, 2016

Whether it’s through mobile order and pick up or simply having stores on every other street corner in every major city on the globe, Starbucks has proven that it’s committed to making drinking coffee as simple as humanly possible. However, that mission statement doesn’t appear...

International
Facebook’s Free Basics Gets The Cold Shoulder In India
February 09, 2016

India has done more than just give Facebook’s free Internet service app a “dislike.” 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...

Latin America
Rocket Internet Sheds Four Food Businesses
February 08, 2016

German startup accelerator Rocket Internet is slimming down its food delivery business with the sale of four of its companies for about $140 million in cash. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Europe
European Commission Considering Tougher Money Laundering Rules
February 03, 2016

The European Commission is considering a slew of changes to how it monitors money laundering as part of its fight to cut off easy financing for terrorist organizations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

International
Bank Stocks Slide, Warnings Signs Persist
February 02, 2016

Amid sinking energy prices and stagnant interest rates (even after a Fed hike), financial stocks have been taking it on the chin. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

South East Asia
Chinese Online Lender Faces Accusations Of Being A $7.3B Ponzi Scam
February 01, 2016

Bad news for alternative financial services in China. 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...

International
Samsung Electronics Sells Off Samsung Card Stake
January 28, 2016

The results are finally and officially in, and Samsung has fallen short of expectations, again, with a chip supply glut presaging tough swimming for at least some corners of the tech world, especially as it’s tied to smartphones. Get the Full Story Complete the form...