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Western Union Links Puerto Rico Entrepreneurs To Cross-Border Payments

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Western Union (WU) is bridging small businesses (SMBs) and entrepreneurs in Puerto Rico to cross-border payment services, the financial institution (FI) said on Monday (March 11). Business Solutions’ expansion in Puerto Rico via the TuChequera.com partnership could signal an end to any possible divestment efforts.

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Off The Continent And Into Puerto Rico For Online SMB Lending

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In a partnership formed recently with Puerto Rico’s Oriental Bank, Biz2Credit said late last month that it has begun offering its digital lending platform to the bank’s commercial clients. The two companies are coming to market with an emphasis on technology — specifically mobile — to bring SMBs to online lending.

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Spanish Food Delivery Startup Glovo Shutters In Four Markets

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The countries exited include Turkey, Egypt, Uruguay and Puerto Rico, shrinking its audience to 22 markets with a focus on South America, Southwest Europe, Eastern Europe and Africa. Last year, Turkey was touted as one of the fastest-growing markets in Glovo’s repertoire. 21) announcement.

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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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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – October 28, 2020 – Popular, Inc. This realignment in our New York Metro market is consistent with our small business and retail services model in South Florida,” said Popular, Inc. As part of the realignment, select branches of Popular Bank will be consolidated, resulting in 11 branch closures.

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Singtel Teams With Axiata Digital; Cleartrip Integrates Apple Pay

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Cleartrip Middle East Executive Vice President and Managing Director Sameer Bagul said, according to the report, “Thanks to its high rates of internet and smartphone penetration, Saudi Arabia has become one of the leading markets in the region for technology adoption.” Elavon has customers in Canada, the U.S., the Caribbean and Mexico.

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Bancolombia, First Data Team Up On eCommerce Solutions In Colombia

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First Data and Bancolombia said they plan to bring the “latest payments innovations from Europe and the United States to the Colombian market,” including business management and eCommerce solutions. First Data is proud to partner with one of the most important financial institutions in the region.

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The eCommerce Bachelor: Which City Will Get The Rose?

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Jeff Bezos missed a major marketing opportunity there (as if Amazon needs it). Puerto Rico. The economic development agency’s top official, Manuel Laboy, said Puerto Rico wanted to show it could bounce back from the hurricane. How is the race to be Amazon’s second home city not a reality show?