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Amazon (And Others) Brace For India’s New eCommerce Tax

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The jousting over eCommerce taxes — especially for U.S. firms operating on an international scale — is about to get more heated. Last week in India, the government proposed a tax on eCommerce transactions that will likely increase operating costs for sellers large and small.

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Why Mexico’s SMBs Need A FinTech Operating System And Not Another Bank

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The world needs a FinTech operating system.”. Oyster, he added, can leverage the cultural mistrust of traditional banks in Mexico with the general trust that country’s citizenry places in foreign brands (Starbucks, he said by way of example, is ubiquitous and beloved in Mexico). Widening Debit’s Acceptance.

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China B2B FinTech Nabs The Venture Capital Spotlight

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Yet, small business (SMB) banking wasn’t the only highlight of this week’s B2B venture capital roundup, with the two largest fundraises showcasing China’s rising B2B FinTech ecosystem in areas like expense management and invoicing. As part of its rebrand , blockchain payments firm BitPesa is now AZA Group.

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Steal This 5-Step Banking Innovation Playbook from Gentle Monster

South State Correspondent

Honkook Kim and his Gentle Monster Brand is a perfect example. The Banking Innovation Playbook – Step 1: Find a Niche Kim looked at the market and knew he needed traction in at least a single segment where he could create a brand and a following for Gentle Monster. Find the gap in one segment and build success from there.

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The Gap Sets Out Digital-First Strategy

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According to several sources, the company’s four brands — Gap, Old Navy , Banana Republic and Athleta — have different strategies to achieve the new business focus. The three-year formula will focus on product assortment, customer loyalty and brand awareness, online sales and omnichannel capabilities and a revised store profile.

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VCs Back FinTechs That Help Other Firms Manage Money

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Investors at Malachi led the seed round, while Revolution’s Rise of the Rest Seed Fund, DeepWork Capital, LAUNCH Syndicate and others also participated. Sleek offers a B2B service that enables startups and young businesses to incorporate and operate, targeting firms in Singapore and Hong Kong. Tribal Credit. In the U.K.,

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Here Are 15 of the Best Deposit Marketing Campaigns Ranked

South State Correspondent

Don’t Cut Your Marketing Budget Next Year There will also be a tendency to believe that because your margins will be less next year, you need to save operating expenses, which means budget cuts across the board. Look for news events such as government shutdowns, tax law changes, or disaster preparedness to amplify your marketing.

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