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Japanese Sales Tax Triggers 6 Pct Economic Contraction
Japanese Sales Tax Triggers 6 Pct Economic Contraction
February 18, 2020  |  International

The coronavirus outbreak has pushed Japan to the brink of a recession as tourism slides and spending drops in response to a sales tax hike, The...

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Today In Payments: German Leaders To Vote On eScooter Ban; Softbank Takes Hit In Quarterly Earnings
Today In Payments: German Leaders To Vote On eScooter Ban; Softbank Takes Hit In Quarterly...
February 12, 2020  |  News

In today’s top news, Germany’s leaders will vote on the Road Traffic Act on Friday, which will determine the regulation of eScooters in the country,...

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eScooters Prepare As Germany Leaders Vote On Ban
eScooters Prepare As Germany Leaders Vote On Ban
February 12, 2020  |  Ridesharing

German officials are planning a vote on Friday (Feb. 14) to decide the fate of electronic scooters in what has become Europe’s largest market. Ever...

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Consumer Morale Up In Major European Economies
Consumer Morale Up In Major European Economies
January 30, 2020  |  Europe

Data indicate that the three biggest economies in the eurozone, France, Germany, and Italy, all report higher-than-expected consumer morale as shoppers continue to open their...

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Germany’s Home Startup Lands $12M To Expand Housing Rental App
Germany’s Home Startup Lands $12M To Expand Housing Rental App
January 22, 2020  |  Real Estate

Berlin-based Home, a tenant and landlord mutual engagement company, has raised €11million in a Series A round of funding from Capnamic, EQT Ventures, FJ Labs,...

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EU Official Downplays 5G Delay Over Security Concerns
EU Official Downplays 5G Delay Over Security Concerns
January 19, 2020  |  Europe

European industrial policy chief Thierry Breton said Sunday that he didn’t agree with claims that waiting on European companies to install a 5G network would...

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German FinTech Raisin Eyes US Launch Following Latest Acquisition
German FinTech Raisin Eyes US Launch Following Latest Acquisition
January 15, 2020  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

European wealth management FinTech Raisin is planning to roll out in the U.S. following the acquisition of software company Choice Financial Solutions (Choice FS), Raisin...

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Wirecard Chairman Resigns After Resisting Calls For Audit
Wirecard Chairman Resigns After Resisting Calls For Audit
January 13, 2020  |  International

Following months of debate, Wirecard chairman Wulf Matthias, citing personal reasons, has stepped down, the Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday (Jan. 11). Matthias, who...

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Amazon Eyes Germany For Brick-And-Mortar Locations
Amazon Eyes Germany For Brick-And-Mortar Locations
January 05, 2020  |  Amazon

Germany — Amazon’s second-biggest market after the U.S. — could be getting physical stores, Reuters reported on Saturday (Jan. 4). Amazon’s German head was quoted...

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