International

loyyal Joins Historic Dubai Future Accelerators Program
October 10, 2016

Blockchain startup loyyal is participating in the historic Dubai Future Accelerators program, backed by a $275 million fund. The announcement from the startup, which focuses on global loyalty and rewards, comes after it paired up with His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, VP...

International
How Manchester Became A Top FinTech Relocation Destination
October 07, 2016

It appears Manchester may be giving London a run for its money as the next great FinTech sector in the U.K. In recent years, Manchester has been a go-to location for people looking to leave London — and it’s not just because of the city’s...

International
PayPal Enabled More Than 40 Million Purchases From China In 2015
October 07, 2016

More than 40 million consumers, or 25 percent of all PayPal users, bought at least one item from Chinese retailers using the service in 2015, according to a new report from PayPal. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Peach Payments Takes On FinTech Expansion In Africa
October 05, 2016

South African FinTech Peach Payments announced on Wednesday (Oct. 5) plans to expand its business to Kenya and Nigeria. 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...

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Firms Exiting The UK Post-Brexit
October 03, 2016

Many firms in the U.K. are taking advantage of a post-Brexit ruling that allows them to relocate to Europe so that they can continue to have access to the EU single market. Singapore startup WB21 Pte is moving to Berlin and may be followed by...

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Singapore Eyes London’s FinTech Top Spot
September 30, 2016

Major cities in Europe may not be the only ones after London’s FinTech crown. 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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Is Zurich Europe’s Next Great FinTech Hub?
September 30, 2016

Zurich may not be at the top of the tech hub list in Europe just yet, but it surely aspires to be. Banking and finance are key industries within Switzerland, and the country’s reputation for a competitive economy may make it the perfect breeding ground...

Post-Brexit Pains Hitting Many Industries
September 29, 2016

Just over three months since Brexit, and the world is starting to see how it’s affected Britain and its economy. Some examples are too micro to overlook. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Lydia Bags $7.8 Million For P2P Payments
September 29, 2016

Lydia — a French P2P payments start-up — has grabbed $7.8 million for expansion in other European countries. The service is designed to allow fee-free transfers between friends via mobile. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...