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NY Fed Report Finds Economic Optimism Up In May

NY Fed Report Finds Economic Optimism Up In May
NY Fed Report Finds Economic Optimism Up In May
June 08, 2020  |  Economy

Americans are becoming slightly more optimistic about the economy after months of pessimism due to the coronavirus pandemic, The Wall Street Journal reported, although many...

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Britain Aims To Increase Control Over Foreign Takeovers
Britain Aims To Increase Control Over Foreign Takeovers
June 08, 2020  |  B2B Payments

If they don’t report takeover attempts from abroad that could pose a risk to the country’s security, company directors in Britain could face the prospect...

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Capgemini Teams With BlackLine To Help Organizations Streamline F&A
Capgemini Teams With BlackLine To Help Organizations Streamline F&A
June 08, 2020  |  B2B Payments

In an effort to help organizations optimize their accounting and finance procedures, Capgemini has joined forces with BlackLine Inc. for a global strategic alliance. Companies will...

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Chinese Ride-Hailing Giant Didi Chuxing Sees Rebound
Chinese Ride-Hailing Giant Didi Chuxing Sees Rebound
June 08, 2020  |  Ridesharing

China’s largest ride-hailing company is back after taking a big hit from the coronavirus pandemic, with business returning to pre-pandemic levels. Get the Full Story...

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BinDawood Prepares First Middle Eastern IPO Since COVID-19
BinDawood Prepares First Middle Eastern IPO Since COVID-19
June 08, 2020  |  IPO

BinDawood Holding is planning to offer an initial public offering (IPO) of its supermarket division by the end of July, in what would be the...

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Coronavirus Refunds: United Airlines Reinstates Two-Hour Refund Policy
Coronavirus Refunds: United Airlines Reinstates Two-Hour Refund Policy
June 08, 2020  |  Coronavirus

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to disrupt everyday life the world over, many consumers want refunds on things they paid for but aren’t able to use. Airlines...

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Today In Payments: EU Launches Pandemic Economy Financial Crime Team; US Lenders Expect Few Loan Defaults
Today In Payments: EU Launches Pandemic Economy Financial Crime Team; US Lenders Expect Few Loan...
June 08, 2020  |  News

In today’s top news, the EU has established a team to fight financial crime amid the economic downturn, and U.S. lenders expect most borrowers to...

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NYC Reopens With Construction, Retail; Restaurants Still Shuttered
NYC Reopens With Construction, Retail; Restaurants Still Shuttered
June 08, 2020  |  Retail

Major parts of New York City began reopening Monday (June 8) after a virtual state of siege that began with COVID-19 shutdown orders in March....

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Paytm Postpaid Use Expands To Convenience Shops
Paytm Postpaid Use Expands To Convenience Shops
June 08, 2020  |  Payment Methods

India’s Paytm is expanding its Paytm Postpaid program so that its payments app can be used by such places as small convenience shops, or kiranas,...

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