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Could Berlin Steal London’s FinTech Capital Throne?

Could Berlin Steal London’s FinTech Capital Throne?
Could Berlin Steal London’s FinTech Capital Throne?
July 07, 2016  |  Cross-border Payments

As the Brexit fallout continues, it looks as though Berlin may be stepping up to replace London as Europe’s top FinTech capital. Get the Full...

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ING Launching Europe-Wide Banking Platform
ING Launching Europe-Wide Banking Platform
July 04, 2016  |  Cross-border Payments

ING Group announced on Friday (July 1) that it is planning to launch a Europe-wide website that will enable its customers to handle their bank...

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Another Day, Another $40M For A Mobile-Only Bank
Another Day, Another $40M For A Mobile-Only Bank
June 22, 2016  |  Cross-border Payments

NUMBER26, a mobile-only bank based in Berlin, announced on Tuesday (June 21) that it raised $40 million in its Series B funding round, led by...

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Samsung Pay Makes Its European Debut
Samsung Pay Makes Its European Debut
June 06, 2016  |  Mobile Payments

Samsung Pay has officially launched in Spain, bringing the mobile wallet into its first European country. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Austin Reed Can’t Find A Buyer, Will Close All 120 Stores
Austin Reed Can’t Find A Buyer, Will Close All 120 Stores
June 01, 2016  |  Europe

That another apparel retailer has bit the dust isn’t news in and of itself. A few times every week, the retail headlines can read like...

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Former EU Regulator Joins Uber’s Public Policy Board
Former EU Regulator Joins Uber’s Public Policy Board
May 09, 2016  |  Europe

Uber is preparing to fight bigger battles in Europe and elsewhere as an end to its regulatory battles appears to be a distant idea. Get...

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Crossing Borders Beyond Payment Processing
Crossing Borders Beyond Payment Processing
April 11, 2016  |  B2B Payments

AFEX's recent move into Madrid spotlights growing demand among businesses for services that go beyond mere payments processing. The payments and risk management firm gives...

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