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International
China’s Babytree Makes The Case For Contextual Commerce
November 27, 2018

For most people, parenting is an all-or-nothing endeavor, a constant mindset and lifestyle, the lens through which the rest of life is filtered, and a bond that can connect fathers and mothers across neighborhoods, states, time zones and countries (thanks in large part to the...

International
Trump Threatens 10 Pct Tariff On iPhones Made In China
November 27, 2018

Days before a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, President Donald Trump warned that he might slap a 10 percent tariff on iPhones and laptops imported from China. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

International
European Privacy Laws Almost Keep Santa Down
November 23, 2018

Not even Santa can escape the limits of the privacy laws in Europe. But don’t worry — there is a happy ending (we don’t want to ruin your festive spirit on today of all days, after all). Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Danske Bank Whistleblower Lashes Out At UK Business Structures
November 23, 2018

Danske Bank’s whistleblower is lashing out at British company structures, calling it “a disgrace.” 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...

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BMW Wins Ride-Hailing License In China
November 21, 2018

BMW reportedly has achieved a ride-hailing first. 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 agree...

Global Payments
Citi Payment Insights Expands To 70 Markets
November 21, 2018

Citi’s Treasury and Trade Solutions (TTS) announced that it has expanded its Citi Payment Insights offering to more than 20 new markets, making it available in more than 70 markets. Launched in July, Citi Payment Insights provides real-time payments visibility, including processing status and timelines,...

International
Southeast Asia’s Internet Economy To Hit $240B By 2025
November 19, 2018

Thanks to affordable mobile internet, the internet economy in Southeast Asia is expected to surpass $240 billion in 2025, according to a new study conducted by Google and Temasek Holdings of Singapore. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

International
Banks Steer Clear Of X-Border Transfers
November 16, 2018

Amid stricter checks for money laundering, banks are moving away from the international money transfer practice known as correspondent banking. The shift could possibly cause payments to move underground and particularly impact nations that are dependent on remittances, Reuters reported. Get the Full Story Complete...

Global Payments
Wirecard Aims To Help Make Stuttgart ‘China Pay City;’ AlipayHK Notches QR Transit Payments Bid
November 15, 2018

Welcome to The Axis, your late look at payments news from around the world. Coverage includes Wirecard teaming up with Stuttgart-Marketing GmbH to create the “first official China Pay City in Germany.” In addition, Google is bringing Google Pay to the UAE, and AlipayHK plans to bring...