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Tencent Bows To Alibaba’s Mobile Payments Dominance
May 03, 2016

The battle in mobile payments, at least in one corner of China, is over — for now. 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...

EU Regulators Warn Clearing Houses Need More Checks
May 02, 2016

When it comes to ensuring the resiliency of clearing houses that process derivatives, better checks and balances are necessary in the European Union, according to a regulatory watchdog in the region. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Starbucks Plans For 150 South Africa Shops
May 02, 2016

The response to the first Starbucks location in South Africa has compelled the company to scale up its expansion plans — by no small amount. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Uber In Dubai Now Includes Yachts
May 02, 2016

Though it’s an officially discouraged practice among drivers, Uber has been burning rubber with ambitious partnerships and service expansions over the past few months. What happens when Uber runs out of road to innovate on, though? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Will Low Interest Rates Spur FinTech Growth?
April 29, 2016

In art, form follows function, while in technology, progress follows policy. 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...

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Citi Reportedly Exiting Asia Payments Business
April 29, 2016

Citigroup is reportedly ditching its Asia payments processing business, according to a Reuters report, which cited sources said to be close to the matter. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Barclays Nixing Card Business In Two Markets
April 29, 2016

In the latest sign of retooling and streamlining, U.K. bank Barclays said that it is selling its Barclaycard credit card units based in Portugal and Spain. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Another ‘Uber Of X’ Pivots To Avoid Dying
April 26, 2016

If at first you don’t succeed … do something else entirely? 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...

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Citi, U.S. Bancorp Get Out Of Brazil Card Market
April 25, 2016

Citigroup and U.S. Bancorp have inked a pact to offload their joint venture in a Brazilian card payment processing unit, Elavon do Brasil. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...