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New India eCommerce Rules Spur Amazon To Remove Some Items
February 01, 2019

In India, the new eCommerce rules have taken shape, and are now official — with none of the delay that retailing giants Amazon and Walmart had desired. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Flipkart, Amazon Scramble To Meet New India eCommerce Rules
January 31, 2019

Flipkart, the Walmart-owned Indian eCommerce player, and Amazon’s Indian unit are having a tough time meeting the deadlines under new eCommerce laws in the country. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Reports Link UK Treasury To RBS’ Small Biz Restructuring Scandal
January 30, 2019

As the fallout from Royal Bank of Scotland’s small business mistreatment scandal continues, the effects are being felt beyond the institution and across the entire financial services space. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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StanChart Hit With $40M Fine For Transaction Rigging
January 30, 2019

The New York Department of Financial Services (DFS) announced it has fined Standard Chartered $40 million for attempting to rig transactions in foreign exchange (FX) markets between 2007 and 2013. The investigation found that Standard Chartered’s traders used illegal tactics to maximize profits or minimize losses...

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Facebook Could Face Challenge To Integrating Messaging Apps In EU
January 29, 2019

Facebook could face challenges by the European Union if it integrates Instagram, WhatsApp and Messenger messaging functions, reported  CNBC. 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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Google GDPR Complaint Suggests Personal Data Misuse
January 28, 2019

A General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) complaint shows that Google may have misused people’s personal data and categorized them in highly sensitive ways, according to reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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CardX CEO: Ban On Card Surcharge Ban May Lead to Lower Interchange Fees
January 28, 2019

Will the ban on the credit card surcharge automatically lead to significantly higher prices when consumers opt for the plastic (via card or digital wallets) at the pump, at the counter … or pretty much anywhere? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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India’s Snapdeal On Board With New eCommerce Rules
January 28, 2019

Snapdeal, the Indian eCommerce company, is backing India’s new eCommerce rules that will hurt Amazon.com and Walmart, saying in a letter to the federal government that protests over the new legislation underscore just how necessary is is. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Deep Dive: PSD2 And FCA Exemptions
January 28, 2019

PSD2 requires every player in the EU that handles payments to make adjustments to ensure faster and more transparent transactions. The regulation opens customer data to third-party providers — as opposed to granting banks the right to silo and share it at will — and...