Germany

How Berlin Earns Its ‘Startup Capital’ Reputation
How Berlin Earns Its ‘Startup Capital’ Reputation
June 24, 2016  |  International

In Berlin, “one born every 20 minutes” is a well-known claim of the startup ecosystem. Not only are aspiring entrepreneurs flocking to the city, but...

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GM’s Finance Unit Has Own Online Bank — In Germany
GM’s Finance Unit Has Own Online Bank — In Germany
February 19, 2016  |  International

Automotive giant General Motors Co., in what The Wall Street Journal said Thursday (Feb. 18) represented a move to help streamline funding costs and boost...

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Microlending Platform Mambu Scores Funds For Expansion
Microlending Platform Mambu Scores Funds For Expansion
January 12, 2016  |  Fintech Investments

Germany-based software as a service (SaaS) banking platform provider Mambu has its eye on global expansion with the news of its latest funding round. The...

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Security Flaw Found In German Banks’ Retail Payment Systems
Security Flaw Found In German Banks’ Retail Payment Systems
December 23, 2015  |  International

Cybersecurity researcher Karsten Nohl discovered a critical vulnerability in the retail payment systems of several German financial institutions. As Reuters reported Tuesday (Dec. 22), the...

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Wirecard Rolls Out HCE Payments In Europe
Wirecard Rolls Out HCE Payments In Europe
December 02, 2015  |  News

German financial services company Wirecard has partnered with MasterCard to roll out its host card emulation (HCE)-based mobile payments service “boon.” that will allow all...

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