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China Expects Economy To Improve In 2021 As Region Sees Boost In Tourism

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Speaking at a news conference with leaders of six major international economic and financial groups, including the World Bank and International Monetary Fund, Li said the country's economy “this year can achieve positive growth, and we expect next year (economic) operations can recover to a reasonable range,” Reuters reports. “We

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2021 GonzoBanker Awards

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Gonzo readers, 2021 was just plain schizophrenic. 2021 fintech investments, merger activities, and overall focus were off the charts. Two, read and enjoy the 2021 GonzoBanker awards, our annual take on the best things we saw during the year. From nowhere, sizable regional players are being created. Doug Larson.

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Why Nearshore Development Will Boost Your Business in 2021

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As the Colombian economy expanded into global trade, companies in the region needed enterprise resource planning (ERP) to take the first steps with digital transformation. What was the turning point for expanding operations as a nearshore software development partner? Camilo : The early 2000s marked the start of our transformation.

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Why 2021 Is No Sure Bet For An SMB Rebound

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As 2020 limps toward its exhausting conclusion, get ready for a massive rebound in 2021 — for consumer spending , for small- to medium-sized businesses’ ( SMBs ’) top lines, and for the U.S. I actually think that 2021 may not be a good year — I’ll be blunt in saying that,” he told Webster. economy in general.

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Mastercard Selects New President For European Operations

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He will be tasked with developing strategy, direction and comprehensive success of Mastercard’s operations across 53 countries in Europe. Javier has driven deep partnerships with local, regional and global customers, opened up new markets, and navigated and maximized new regulation and legislation,” said Caldart. “He

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Delivery Hero Acquires Glovo's LATAM Business For Some $272M

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16) that it has acquired fellow delivery service Glovo 's Latin American operations for about $272 million. Glovo will continue to operate the businesses in the five countries that are new to Delivery Hero until March of 2021. They have everything it takes to go on and become the leading player in the region.".

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Today In Payments: Huntington Merging With TCF Financial In $22 Billion Deal; Affirm Delays IPO Until Q1 2021

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regional banks. The combined company will operate under the Huntington name. Affirm Delays IPO Until Q1 2021. Huntington Bancshares is merging with TCF Financial in a $22 billion deal that will result in the development of one of the top 10 U.S. The IPO had been scheduled for this month.

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