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In Land Of Free Banking Apps, Red Ink And Investor Support Only Go So Far
In Land Of Free Banking Apps, Red Ink And Investor Support Only Go So Far
July 14, 2017  |  Banking

Upstarts are trying to eat traditional banks’ lunch, especially in Europe. But the field is a crowded one, awash in red ink. Will the capital pie...

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Samsung Announces $150M Investment Fund For European Startups
Samsung Announces $150M Investment Fund For European Startups
July 13, 2017  |  Europe

Samsung’s venture capital arm has announced it will use a $150 million global funding round to invest in Europe’s startup scene. CNBC reported news that...

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PSR Offers Up Annual Report and Regulatory Roadmap
PSR Offers Up Annual Report and Regulatory Roadmap
July 12, 2017  |  Regulation

The latest annual report by the Payments System Regulator, which oversees the British payments industry, debuted Thursday – and gives a nod to the competitiveness...

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For Consumers, Trust(Arc) And Verify
For Consumers, Trust(Arc) And Verify
July 12, 2017  |  CEO Series

Wary of connected commerce — but nonetheless excited about IoT — consumers are conflicted about the tradeoff between privacy and security. In an interview with...

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Visa’s Long-Term View On Klarna
Visa’s Long-Term View On Klarna
July 10, 2017  |  VISA

Visa just took an equity stake in Klarna, strategic intent as a motivator. Here’s what lies behind the nascent partnership, looking toward Europe, digital payments and...

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Vantiv For Worldpay Shows Lure Of Size And Reach In Payments
Vantiv For Worldpay Shows Lure Of Size And Reach In Payments
July 06, 2017  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

 Crossing borders and oceans in search of the rewards of eCommerce? More U.S. firms are likely to do so in search of payments scale and potential. The...

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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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JPMorgan, Vantiv Eyeing Deals To Buy Worldpay
JPMorgan, Vantiv Eyeing Deals To Buy Worldpay
July 05, 2017  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Dealmaking in the United Kingdom may be getting a boost in the wake of Brexit and in the wake of the fall in the pound....

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Retailers Are Turning To Spy Tech To Boost Sales
Retailers Are Turning To Spy Tech To Boost Sales
July 04, 2017  |  Retail

Retailers in Europe and the U.K. are reportedly using spy technology in an effort to boost sales and customer service. The technology is being used...

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