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Citigroup To Open Up EU Base In Germany
Citigroup To Open Up EU Base In Germany
July 18, 2017  |  Economy

In preparation for Britain’s exit from the European Union (EU), many banks are assessing their operations and scouting out new spots. One of the latest...

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In Wake of Vantiv for Worldpay, Europe Beckons?
In Wake of Vantiv for Worldpay, Europe Beckons?
July 05, 2017  |  Payment Methods

Falling sterling and growing digital payments make not-so-strange bedfellows. News that Worldpay has agreed, in principle, to a $9.9-billion deal to merge with Vantiv sets...

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B2B Venture Capital Activity Slows But Shows Signs Of Upcoming Activity
B2B Venture Capital Activity Slows But Shows Signs Of Upcoming Activity
June 30, 2017  |  Investments

B2B venture capitalists seem in a bit of a summer haze. Analysts say investment in the B2B FinTech space is rising, but this week, only...

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Kaspersky Lab Report Shows U.S. Is No. 1 Target For Mobile Ransomware
Kaspersky Lab Report Shows U.S. Is No. 1 Target For Mobile Ransomware
June 27, 2017  |  Cybersecurity

Wealthy countries with developed financial and payment infrastructures are most likely to have their data encrypted and held for ransom by cybercriminals, according to a...

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Today In Data: True Digital Security May Not Happen Because Of Cyber Crime
Today In Data: True Digital Security May Not Happen Because Of Cyber Crime
June 12, 2017  |  Today In Data

Digital security may just be a pipe dream that society will always be chasing. With each new digitally infused product or service that opens up to...

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Germany Chancellor Calls For Digital Regulations
Germany Chancellor Calls For Digital Regulations
June 12, 2017  |  Cross-border Payments

As digital continues to be a pervasive force in nearly everyone’s daily lives, many in international government have likely begun to wonder how and if...

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Concardis Expands Global Reach By Launching Alipay In Austria, Switzerland
Concardis Expands Global Reach By Launching Alipay In Austria, Switzerland
June 09, 2017  |  Mobile Payments

Concardis is expanding its international portfolio by bringing Chinese mobile payment solution Alipay to Austria and Switzerland. According to Finextra, CGössl is the first merchant...

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Grocery Tracker: European Discount Supermarket Lidl Is Coming To U.S.
Grocery Tracker: European Discount Supermarket Lidl Is Coming To U.S.
June 08, 2017  |  Retail

Americans, it’s pronounced “LEE-dil (Lidl),” and you’d better get used to it because the popular European discount grocery chain is coming to the States. Lidl, based...

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PayU Invests €110M In Kreditech; Becomes Minority Investor
PayU Invests €110M In Kreditech; Becomes Minority Investor
May 11, 2017  |  Investments

Kreditech, the online lender in Germany, has reportedly landed a €110 million investment from online payment processor PayU. According to a report, under the deal, PayU...

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