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Chinese Smartphone Shipments Fell Below 400M Units In 2018
January 28, 2019

Perhaps the most telling sign of China’s continued softening smartphone numbers was Apple CEO Tim Cook’s message to investors in early January, citing the decreased demand for phones in the world’s largest market. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Nearly 100 Chinese Tech Startups Hit Unicorn Status In 2018
January 28, 2019

China’s startup market had a good year in 2018, with close to 100 technology companies garnering a valuation of more than $1 billion. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Smartphone Makers Press India For Export Credits, Lower Tariffs
January 25, 2019

An association of smartphone manufacturers that includes Apple, Huawei, Oppo and Foxconn has submitted a 174-page report to the Indian government asking for export credits on units and tariff cuts on imported parts, according to Reuters. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Financial Firms Form FinTech Cooperation Committee In Asia
January 25, 2019

To help FinTech startups, banks, and institutions exchange expertise, financial firms formed the Fintech Cooperation Committee in Singapore. Approximately 60 financial institutions became a part of the committee, including insurance companies, banks and asset management firms, The Straits Times reported. Get the Full Story Complete...

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China Promises To Grant More Foreign Bank Licenses
January 24, 2019

More approvals are coming in China for global banks looking for majority ownership in their local securities ventures, according to a top Chinese regulator. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Paytm Eyes Developed Markets In 2019
January 24, 2019

Paytm, the digital payments company, could expand into one or two more developed markets this year. 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...

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Santander To Close 140 UK Branches, Lay Off 800
January 23, 2019

Banco Santander’s U.K. unit is gearing up to close 140 branches and let go of roughly 800 employees. 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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UK Finance Minister: SMBs’ Relief Scheme Too Easy On Banks
January 22, 2019

UK Finance Minister Philip Hammond said that a proposed rectification process to aid small businesses in disputes with banks is too easy on the financial institutions, according to a report from Reuters. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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The Changing Trends As Davos Gets Off The Ground
January 21, 2019

As the World Economic Forum is getting off the ground in the Swiss ski resort town of Davos this week, much will be the same as in previous years, including, reports say, the “usual itinerary of glittering Champagne receptions and marquee-name panelists.” Get the Full Story...