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Why Better Data Is The First Step In Curing The ‘Startup Slump’

Why Better Data Is The First Step In Curing The ‘Startup Slump’
Why Better Data Is The First Step In Curing The ‘Startup Slump’
October 01, 2019  |  SMBs

When the economy crashed in 2008, and fully bottomed out in June 2009 credit across the board froze. Consumer, enterprise and SMB lending all ground...

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India’s Festive Season Starts Strong For Flipkart, Amazon
India’s Festive Season Starts Strong For Flipkart, Amazon
October 01, 2019  |  Amazon

Both Amazon and Flipkart announced record sales on the opening day of their annual festive season sales in India. The sales launched on Saturday (Sept....

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Mastercard’s Threat Scan Helps Banks Detect Vulnerabilities
Mastercard’s Threat Scan Helps Banks Detect Vulnerabilities
October 01, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

Mastercard has launched Threat Scan, a global solution to help banks spot authorization weaknesses before a breach occurs, the company announced in a press release...

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Zillow: Student Loans, Medical Debt Roadblocks To Mortgages
Zillow: Student Loans, Medical Debt Roadblocks To Mortgages
September 30, 2019  |  Debt

New data released by Zillow reveals that medical debt and student loans are two of the biggest obstacles facing aspiring home buyers. Get the Full...

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UK Challenger Banks Struggle To Compete
UK Challenger Banks Struggle To Compete
September 30, 2019  |  Banking

Challenger banks in the U.K. are having a hard time competing with the country’s big four financial institutions. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Reserve Bank Of Zimbabwe Clamps Down On Mobile Money Services 
Reserve Bank Of Zimbabwe Clamps Down On Mobile Money Services 
September 30, 2019  |  International

Zimbabwe, in an attempt to control the spiraling inflation problem with its currency, is restricting mobile money and tightening controls for foreign exchange outfits. It is...

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EU Executive Branch Calls For More ‘Technological Sovereignty’
EU Executive Branch Calls For More ‘Technological Sovereignty’
September 30, 2019  |  Europe

The European Union’s executive branch has called for urgent action to reverse what it believes is the region’s heavy reliance on computer hardware and software...

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Venezuela Readies Central Bank Crypto Payments
Venezuela Readies Central Bank Crypto Payments
September 30, 2019  |  Cryptocurrency

Venezuela’s central bank is getting ready to pull the trigger on cryptocurrency payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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PayPal Open For Business In China
PayPal Open For Business In China
September 30, 2019  |  Mobile Payments

PayPal Holdings announced that it can do business in China after buying a controlling stake in a domestic payments firm. Get the Full Story Complete...

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