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2014 Euromoney FX Survey Results Released
May 09, 2014

The results of the annual Euromoney foreign exchange survey, which was first launched in 1976 have been released. The survey continues to be the key benchmark for the global FX industry and provides transparency and insight into the industry’s leading players. To learn about the...

Europe
Swedish iZettle Nabs EUR40 M In Series C Funding
May 09, 2014

Swedish mPOS firm iZettle has just closed out a lucrative €40M series C funding round led by London-based Zouk Capital. Zouk was joined by Dawn Capital, Intel Capital, and previous investors Creandum, Northzone, Index Ventures, Greylock Partners, and SEB Private Equity. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

International
Shoprunner And Alipay Join Forces To Serve Chinese Consumers
May 08, 2014

Shopping for goods in the U.S, is about to become a whole lot easier for Chinese consumers, as Alibaba has announced that starting this summer it will combine with ShopRunner Inc. to allow them to shop on the Web directly from U.S. retailers who otherwise...

Europe
Boku Strikes European Carrier-Processing Deal With Deutsche Telekom
May 08, 2014

Mobile carrier-billing specialist Boku Inc. on May 8 announced an agreement with European mobile-network operator Deutsche Telekom Group. The partnership expands on a previous agreement between the two in Germany to cover Deutsche Telekom’s entire user base in Europe of over 140 million subscribers across...

International
New CEO Seeks Client Stickiness From Shift In Global Cash Access’ Sales Strategy
May 07, 2014

Instead of concentrating sales on individual products, Global Cash Access has begun bundling its products aided by a kiosk under a strategy change for the gaming cash-access specialist implemented by new CEO Ram Chary. Chary replaced David Lopez as the company’s leader in January and...

In Depth
Alibaba’s Eye-Popping IPO
May 07, 2014

It's official! Chinese e-commerce juggernaut Alibaba has filed for a U.S. IPO, and by all analyst predictions it is going to be a monster. With the filing comes many answers about what the companies annual revenue, market capitalization and market share are. However, the new...

International
Alibaba Files for U.S. IPO
May 06, 2014

It’s official, Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba has officially filed with the security and exchange commission for an initial public officer (IPO).  The IPO prospectus filed with the SEC will give the first deep look into the company’s finances, until now Alibaba’s financials were only visible...

Company Spotlight
Putin to MasterCard And Visa: “Pay Up”
May 06, 2014

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed into law legislation that puts major constraints on foreign card brands doing business in that country, especially Visa and MasterCard. What's the deal? Billions in security deposits if they want to do business in the country.

International
Bluefly Plans to Expand Global Online Shopping with Pitney Bowes
May 06, 2014

The software will helps make international online purchasing and shipping simple for consumers.