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U.K. Regs To Conclude RBS Probe Next Month As Criticism Mounts

U.K. Regs To Conclude RBS Probe Next Month As Criticism Mounts
U.K. Regs To Conclude RBS Probe Next Month As Criticism Mounts
June 14, 2018  |  B2B Payments

The U.K. financial regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), announced its plans to complete its investigation into the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) by the...

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Equipping Disaster Workers With Card-Based Financial Tools
Equipping Disaster Workers With Card-Based Financial Tools
June 14, 2018  |  Spend Management

When disaster strikes, relief workers mobilize. But rebuilding wrecked homes and opening shelters takes time and involves unexpected expenses. Carrying cash is risky, and getting...

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FinTech N26 Metal Card Gets An Update
FinTech N26 Metal Card Gets An Update
June 14, 2018  |  Fintech Investments

N26, the FinTech bank startup, is upgrading its N26 Metal card, with a launch happening Wednesday (June 13). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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In IPO Debut, Adyen Valuation Jumps Nearly 90 Percent
In IPO Debut, Adyen Valuation Jumps Nearly 90 Percent
June 14, 2018  |  Investments

The FinTech rally comes to the Street. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Bitcoin Daily: Tether May Have Propped Up Bitcoin, Coinbase Rolls Out Crypto Index Fund
Bitcoin Daily: Tether May Have Propped Up Bitcoin, Coinbase Rolls Out Crypto Index Fund
June 14, 2018  |  Bitcoin

Coinbase’s crypto index fund is now available to investors in the U.S., but there’s a slight restriction: Only accredited investors can participate, TechCrunch reported. The...

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Amazon Offers Loans To Indian Sellers
Amazon Offers Loans To Indian Sellers
June 14, 2018  |  Amazon

Amazon India announced on Wednesday (June 13) the launch of its Seller Lending Network, providing merchants on Amazon.in loans from third-party lenders. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Teams Compete To Create The Best AI Chatbot And Win $3.5M Alexa Prize
Teams Compete To Create The Best AI Chatbot And Win $3.5M Alexa Prize
June 14, 2018  |  Alexa

Eight teams are working to build chatbots using Amazon’s resources and win the Alexa Skills $1.5 million prize (with $2 million in other grants and...

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Turning To The Crowd — And Gift Cards — To Fund Honeymoons
Turning To The Crowd — And Gift Cards — To Fund Honeymoons
June 14, 2018  |  Platform Payments

Millennials could care less for crystal stemware or fine china as wedding gifts. They want experiences — and that’s a trend turning the $19 billion bridal registry business on its...

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Flywire And UnionPay Expand Cross-Border Payments Partnership
Flywire And UnionPay Expand Cross-Border Payments Partnership
June 14, 2018  |  Cross Border Commerce

The market for Chinese consumers in search of education and medical care in the United States and around the world is large – and growing....

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