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Paytm Adds Chat, Directly Takes On WhatsApp
November 03, 2017

In India, WhatsApp sends messages and Paytm sends money. 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,...

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Orange Telecom Launches Online Banking
November 01, 2017

FinTechs aren’t the only ones giving traditional financial institutions (FIs) a run for their money. In France, a telecom giant is hoping to capture a full 25 percent of the country’s online banking market with its new bank launching tomorrow, Nov. 2 — and that’s just...

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Apple, Facebook CEOs Meet China’s President
October 31, 2017

With Apple gearing up to roll out the iPhone X early next month and Facebook trying to get back into the Chinese market, the executives of the two companies met with China’s President Xi Jinping on Monday (Oct. 30). Get the Full Story Complete the...

South Asia
India’s Paytm Contemplating US Expansion
October 31, 2017

While much ink has been given to the various U.S. companies trying to grab up a foothold in India, this week’s news seems to be flowing the other way across the sea. India’s largest payments player — Paytm — is eying the United States for...

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Russian Fake News Seen By 126M Americans On Facebook
October 30, 2017

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Google Launches New Payment API In Brazil
October 27, 2017

Google and EBANX, the Brazil-based FinTech, announced a partnership Thursday (Oct. 26) aimed at providing Latin American local payment methods to global merchants, enabling them to sell to Latin Americans without having to establish a local business. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Why Boots On The Ground Matter In Cross-Border Payments
October 26, 2017

As eCommerce grows — and increased top lines beckon — navigating through the payments preferences and practices in foreign markets proves tricky. PPRO has opened a U.S. office to help U.S. firms access alternative payment methods globally. Steve Villegas, vice president of Partner Management, and James...

International
How To Succeed In (Chinese) Business Without Really Trying
October 20, 2017

“When in Rome, do as the Romans do.” That ancient proverb holds true today, wherever one goes — especially if one is trying to take its business international. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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EXCLUSIVE: clearXchange Co-Founder, Mike Kennedy, Joins OFX As President
October 12, 2017

Money moves across hemispheres, and so do some international money transfer firms. 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...