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Deep Dive: Striking A Balance In Digital ID Security

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billion digital records in the United States were compromised during the first half of 2018 – 291 records every second – with only six social media breaches accounting for more than half of all at-risk data. The Drawbacks of Complex Security. AI Solutions for Balancing Security and Convenience. Blockchain-Based Security Methods.

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Another SMB Challenger Bank Hits The UK Market

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s financial services market is expanding, with FinTechs — dubbed challenger banks — rivaling traditional financial institutions (FIs). The solution provides automated accounting and tax management for its entrepreneur clients. The accounting functionality will be rolled out throughout 2018,” the executive added.

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Indian Public Listings Fall $2.7B YOY

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Analysts anticipate additional government reforms in 2020 could help improve stock markets, however. According to data from Refinitiv, funds secured through Indian IPOs dropped to $2.8 billion in 2018. 2019 has been the worst year from an IPO market perspective,” said Sandip Khetan, a partner at consultancy EY.

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Economic Nexus Laws’ Unexpected Impacts On Restricted Substance Retailers

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eCommerce sales tax laws are having unintended consequences in the tobacco industry. State governments began rolling out economic nexus laws after 2018’s South Dakota vs. Wayfair ruling. percent tax on each imported premium cigar, limited to a maximum of about $0.40 in 2017 had a 52.75

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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. bringing Revolut’s total global footprint to 56 markets. Revolut’s move for new funding isn’t a surprise. banking licence.

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Canadian Fintech Market Map

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Canadian VC-backed companies saw funding drop 13% in H1 2019 compared to H1 2018. The 2019 Canadian fintech market map. Startups headquartered in Ontario dominate the table, with over 40 fintech companies from this market map headquartered in the Greater Toronto Area. Navigating the Canadian fintech market map.

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Data Dive, Breaches And Security Blips Edition: Key Bank, Microsoft And Bulgaria 

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Unfortunately, also adding heat this week was the world of fraudsters and hackers – with a few pretty sizable security blips and glitches. percent and the company lost about $178 million from its market cap. The hack reportedly happened at the end of June at Bulgaria’s tax agency – the National Revenue Agency (NRA).

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