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On the cusp: regional integration in Asia

Celent Banking

It’s 2015, the mid-point of the decade and a good time to start looking at major trends in Asian financial services over the next five to ten years. One of the major themes will be regional integration, which is another way of saying the development of cross-border markets. In insurance, the continued development of regional markets.

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Mastercard Says Fraud Costs Dropped 54% Since (EMV) October 2015

PYMNTS

In reference to fraud — the very activity that the cards are designed to thwart — Mastercard stated that fraud data shows a 54 percent decrease in counterfeit fraud costs at retailers who have either completed or are close to completing EMV transitions, as measured between April 2015 and April 2016. 1 of last year. 1 of last year.

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2015 ICBA Community Bankers of the Year

Independent Banker

The 2015 Award Recipients. Central Region Award Recipient. Eastern Region Award Recipient. Western Region Award Recipient. The association accepted nominations online during the month of September, allowing anyone to recommend a community banker for consideration. National Award Recipient. President and CEO. Value Driven.

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P2P Euro Lender Robocash Seeks Funding In Southeast Asia

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The company has integrated its proprietary P2P lending platform, Robo.cash, with the company’s Singapore arm, Robocash Pte, which launched in 2015 to help support the Robocash Group’s Southeast Asia operations. With the completed integration, Robo.cash users can invest in the region and its development. billion two years later.

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Latin America Tech Booms As Brazil Dominates And Regional Investors Grow

CB Insights

Investors from around the globe are flocking to Latin America — within the first half of 2018, deep-pocketed investors like Andreessen Horowitz, Sequoia Capital, and DST Global have backed startups in the region. Since 2012, investments into the region have nearly tripled. Want the 12-page report for free? at the time.

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Sneaker Sales Propel 3Q Surge In Under Armour Earnings

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Under Armour acquired the business for $475 million in 2015. According to the statement, international sales spiked 18 percent, reaching $433 million, driven by a 31 percent increase in sales in the Europe-Middle East-Africa region. The Asia-Pacific region saw a 15 percent jump in sales. The deal is valued at up to $345 million.

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Samsung Pay Launches Debit Card, Money Management

PYMNTS

Samsung introduced its payments tool in 2015 with MST (Magnetic Secure Transmission) technology as well as Near Field Communication (NFC), a newer technology. By early 2019, Samsung Pay’s international presence grew to six global regions. has seen slow adoption compared to other regions.

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