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How A Single Digital ID Will Become EU’s Commerce Passport
How A Single Digital ID Will Become EU’s Commerce Passport
August 29, 2018  |  Europe

When trying to understand the new eIDAS regulations set to go officially online in the EU in September, it helps, Trulioo GM Zac Cohen told...

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The Transition From Tellers To Digital Touchpoints In LATAM
The Transition From Tellers To Digital Touchpoints In LATAM
August 29, 2018  |  Payment Methods

Mass payments are no novel concept. Readers of this space know that many verticals and functions, from insurance to payroll – where payments are on the...

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NEW REPORT: How Businesses can Hedge Against FX Risk
NEW REPORT: How Businesses can Hedge Against FX Risk
August 29, 2018  |  Risk Management

A U.S. company holding money in euros is at constant risk of losing money: If the FX rate between the euros and the greenback falls,...

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Trump Administration ‘Taking a Look’ At Google
Trump Administration ‘Taking a Look’ At Google
August 28, 2018  |  Google

The Washington Post reports that, amid a number of other controversies and regulatory actions and examinations fixated on Google, the Trump administration is, in the...

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Five At Five: Rakuten Takes On Amazon
Five At Five: Rakuten Takes On Amazon
August 28, 2018  |  News

Welcome to Five at Five, your late look at the day’s payments and commerce news. Today’s coverage includes the latest plan to challenge Amazon, along...

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PayPal’s Xoom, Euronet’s Ria Pair On Remittances
PayPal’s Xoom, Euronet’s Ria Pair On Remittances
August 28, 2018  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

PayPal has increased its foothold in Eastern Europe and Africa, and has boosted its presence in the global remittance market, through a new partnership agreement....

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Sears Sparked By Amazon Effect As Tires Gain Ground
Sears Sparked By Amazon Effect As Tires Gain Ground
August 28, 2018  |  Retail

The problems bedeviling Sears are well-known. Retail is rendered, more and more, through digital means. Sales have been sliding. The company has been shuttering stores....

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Economy Strong, Yet Americans Struggle To Cover Basic Expenses
Economy Strong, Yet Americans Struggle To Cover Basic Expenses
August 28, 2018  |  Economy

The economy is strong, as evidenced by some headline numbers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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