international

International business refers to the trade of goods, services, technology, capital and/or knowledge across national borders and at a global or transnational level. It involves cross-border transactions of goods and services between two or more countries.

(source: en.wikipedia.org)

Nigerian Regulator Fines Meta $220 Million, Alleging Privacy Law Violations 
Nigerian Regulator Fines Meta $220 Million, Alleging Privacy Law Violations 
July 19, 2024  |  Meta

A Nigerian regulator has fined Meta $220 million, saying the privacy policy of the company’s WhatsApp violated the country’s data and privacy laws. The Federal...

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Bank of England: CHAPS Payment System Service Restored After Outage
Bank of England: CHAPS Payment System Service Restored After Outage
July 18, 2024  |  Payment Methods

The Bank of England said Thursday (July 18) that a global payments issue that was affecting CHAPS, the United Kingdom’s high-value payment system, is now resolved. “We...

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Cash App Exiting UK to Increase Focus on US
Cash App Exiting UK to Increase Focus on US
July 18, 2024  |  Payment Methods

Cash App says it will exit the British market as it focuses on the U.S. The mobile payments service announced Thursday (July 19) that it...

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US Agencies Warn Financial Institutions About Mexico-Based Timeshare Fraud Schemes
US Agencies Warn Financial Institutions About Mexico-Based Timeshare Fraud Schemes
July 16, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

Federal agencies are warning financial institutions about timeshare fraud schemes associated with Mexico-based transnational criminal organizations. The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), jointly with the...

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China’s AI Surge Could Impact the Global Business Landscape, Experts Say
China’s AI Surge Could Impact the Global Business Landscape, Experts Say
July 15, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

Chinese companies are racing ahead in adopting generative artificial intelligence (AI), a technological leap that experts say could upend global commerce and give China a...

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China’s Economic Growth Shows Surprise Slowdown
China’s Economic Growth Shows Surprise Slowdown
July 15, 2024  |  International

Economic growth in China reportedly fell to its slowest pace in five quarters. The surprise slowdown came as a decline in consumer spending hamstrung an...

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OCN Raises $86 Million to Expand Gig Worker Platform
OCN Raises $86 Million to Expand Gig Worker Platform
July 15, 2024  |  Investments

OCN, a gig worker-focused FinTech formerly called OneCarNow, raised $86 million in equity and debt in a Series A funding round. The firm, based in...

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UK Regulators Investigating Benefits, Risks of Digital Wallets
UK Regulators Investigating Benefits, Risks of Digital Wallets
July 15, 2024  |  Payment Methods

Two United Kingdom regulators have begun gathering information on the benefits and risks of digital wallets for people and businesses. The Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) and Financial...

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Australian Banks Refund $19 Million to Low-Income Customers
Australian Banks Refund $19 Million to Low-Income Customers
July 15, 2024  |  Bank Regulation

Banks in Australia are issuing $19 million in refunds to low-income customers. The move follows an investigation by the Australian Securities and Investment Commission, which...

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