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Today In Payments Around The World: PayPal's Xoom Lowers Cost Of Sending Funds To Africa; Volante Accelerates Convergence For Exchange

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the ability to send secure funds to 12 countries in Africa for a reduced fee, while Volante Technologies Inc. Plus, HM Treasury is seeking input on the challenges that the sharing economy brings for value-added tax (VAT). and Europe the ability to send secure funds to 12 nations in Africa for a reduced charge. Canada, U.K.

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With Argentina’s Economy Slumping, Walmart Sells Stores To Grupo de Narváez

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Walmart is leaving Argentina, announcing a deal to sell its stores there to a regional grocery chain amid an economic crisis that is gripping the South American country. 6) it would sell its retail operations in Argentina to Grupo de Narváez, a top South American supermarket chain. Argentina faces trouble on two fronts.

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Revolut Taps JPMC To Raise $1.5B For Global Expansion

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According to The Financial Times , a source familiar with the matter revealed that the company has hired JPMorgan to raise $500 million in new equity from investors, as well as secure a $1 billion convertible loan. In fact, it recently reported a pre-tax loss of £33 million for 2018, which is double the amount of the previous year.

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Deep Dive: How The COVID-19 Virus Is Impacting The Online Gambling Industry

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Consumers sitting down to bet through their computers or phones likely do not want to receive winnings via checks and expect effortless digital payments — even with online gambling platforms’ security measures ensuring winners are properly verified. million in March 2020 from $67.5 million in March 2019. The state has earned $24.3

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Small Biz FinTech Leads Week’s B2B Funding Roundup

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Small business finserv was a popular target this week, with startups securing funding for their SMB banking, lending and accounting tools. Kobo360 operates a freight technology platform, connecting truckers with businesses that need shipping services across the region. Below, PYMNTS breaks down the latest in B2B FinTech funding.

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Popular Bank Implements Branch Realignment in the New York Metro Region to Enhance Focus on Communities and Small Business Support

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The branch closures, which are expected to be completed simultaneously by January 29, 2021, are projected to reduce annual operating expenses by approximately $13 million. The expenses include a pre-tax charge of approximately $2.4 Total expenses associated with the branch closures are anticipated to be approximately $24.5

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Nanopay CEO On How To Bank Sub-Saharan Africa

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A digital fiat currency and government-issued mobile money platform could transform the Sub-Saharan African economy, according to nanopay CEO Laurence Cooke , who recently visited East Africa to explore opportunities in the region and has returned with some key insights. That’s why the economy has historically been cash-based.

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