The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Wise is spearheading a campaign urging the government to abolish this opt-out and implement tighter regulations to eradicate hidden fees, thereby fostering a more competitive environment and facilitating SMB growth nationwide. . This needs to end now, and the Government can do so without costing the taxpayer a penny.

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Fintech News

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Vietnam’s digital economy is rapidly expanding, reaching a value of US$30 billion in 2023 and projected to increase by 20% to hit US$43 billion by 2025. Growth drivers boosting Vietnam’s digital economy Vietnam’s digital transformation is supported by a number of factors.

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The Fintech Times

AUGUST 23, 2024

Following the collapse of Soviet control, Mongolia rapidly transitioned to a free-market economy by 1992, embracing economic reforms that opened the door to global trade and investment. Mongolia is currently classified as a lower-middle-income economy, with a gross domestic product (GDP) per capita exceeding $5,000.

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The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The Scottish Government has launched its first Techscaler hub in Silicon Valley, as part of an initiative to help promising startups from Scotland build contacts with international investors and customers. It’s amazing that the Scottish Government has joined that list.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

economy and jobs market will take years to recover from the coronavirus economic crash. However, gross domestic product (GDP) will return to pre-COVID levels, in part due to government stimulus packages, by mid-2021. The CBO’s projections assume that “current laws governing federal taxes and spending (as of Jan.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 20, 2020

Alibaba billionaire Jack Ma told Chinese regulators in November that he would give portions of Ant Group , the FinTech he founded, to the country's government in what so far has appeared to be an unsuccessful effort to make peace with authorities in the country, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

government is enlisting Uber and Lyft to help provide transportation services for public agencies and employees, Reuters reports. The deal is worth up to $810 million and will be able to assist over 4 million employees of the government nationwide. government was known to spend around $200 million on transportation every year.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 12, 2021

The federal government is not exactly the poster child for modern payments distribution. The fact that the government needs to immediately modernize its payments capabilities is something that everyone knew, according to Ingo CEO Drew Edwards – but what has escaped the conversation is the need to identify the actual core problem. “The

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The Fintech Times

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

In the last five years, Sri Lanka’s economy has struggled greatly. Furthermore, there were major tax cuts which further dampened much-needed government revenues. The post Sri Lanka On the Road to Recovery: Fintech’s Impact on the Economy appeared first on The Fintech Times.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 20, 2019

Ghana says it plans to eliminate paper from most services and transactions by next year as it aims to become Africa’s most digitalized economy. The government claims that it will have “electronically tagged” every home, including informal housing in slums, via GPS by early 2020. You’re a nobody,” he said.

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Fintech Review

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Singapore, Singapore, October 30th, 2024, FinanceWire FBS , a leading global broker, explores the essential role of cryptocurrencies in hyperinflated economies. The FBS article underscores the transformative impact of cryptocurrencies on daily life and regional economies. The annual trading volume of FBS clients is over $8.9

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Payments Source

JULY 8, 2019

s plans for its new cryptocurrency called Libra comes from India as Asia’s third-largest economy is not keen on allowing the digital currency in the country. The latest skepticism to Facebook Inc.’s

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 5, 2021

Government pandemic aid helped bankruptcy filings hit a 35-year low in 2020, according to legal service firm Epiq. Those numbers are a measuring stick for the economy, and Chris Kruse, senior vice president of Epiq AACER. “We However, Epiq officials said in the release that recent government financial aid will help those numbers.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 23, 2020

businesses and individuals to avoid storing data with Chinese companies due to the risk the country's government will demand and receive access to commercially valuable information. government and U.S. economy and businesses at direct risk for exploitation. The federal Department of Homeland Security is urging U.S. businesses.

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Payments Source

JULY 21, 2019

Commercial entities could harm the dollar's value, causing harm to the economy. A government backed cryptocurrency would add balance, argues Madeline Aufseeser, a payments industry veteran.

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The Fintech Times

AUGUST 19, 2024

Over the past 75 years, South Korea’s economy has boomed, undergoing rapid industrialisation with a growth rate of seven per cent annually, according to the International Monetary Fund. Having earned its spot as one of the Four Asian Tigers, we explore what is propelling South Korea’s economy and fintech ecosystem.

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The Fintech Times

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Brunei Darussalam, more commonly known as Brunei, has transformed its economy for the better following the discovery of oil and gas in 1929. However, as the world starts to turn away from fossil fuels, the country is starting to diversify its economy: we explore fintech’s role in Brunei’s new economic plan.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 26, 2020

economy has never seen a clearer picture of the consequences of friction in government procurement practices than it is witnessing right now. COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus , could prove to become a catalyst for digitization in government procurement operations, according to Mark Eigenbauer, president of BidNet.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 24, 2020

To create a framework for the international governance of cryptocurrencies, the World Economic Forum (WEF) has reportedly formed a worldwide consortium.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 13, 2020

The plans supported by Modi and his Bharatiya Janata Party, voted on last month, included broad, sweeping changes that dismantled a long-standing regulatory system making farmers sell most of their crops via government-sanctioned wholesale markets which are dominated by traders and middlemen, rather than directly to consumers, according to WSJ.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 6, 2020

government, angling to jump-start the economy, is urging public entities to negotiate with procurement card providers to raise the limits on what can be spent, according to the National Health Executive. The intent of this, the PPN said, is to help stimulate the coronavirus -ravaged economy.

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PYMNTS

MAY 8, 2020

Government program subsidies and loans have been snapped up by larger companies and mid-sized chains, and banks have capped their exposure to loan programs. The prevailing sentiment, as the crisis heads into its third month, is that more innovative government programs will be necessary to provide any meaningful relief.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 2, 2020

Australian challenger bank Judo will now have an extra $500 million to distribute in loans to small businesses amid the coronavirus pandemic, coming directly from the government, The Sydney Morning Herald reported. Hornery said the bank’s demand was high and their deposit book currently sits at $1.4

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PYMNTS

MAY 26, 2020

According to the Chinese government and China.org, the government launched the festival through the city of Shanghai. has done, the Chinese government has encouraged the shopping festival concept. Rather than inject stimulus funds as the U.S.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

The World Economic Forum (WEF) revealed that cybersecurity, changing energy prices and the ability for countries to provide proper governance were among the largest threats businesses faced this year. Failure of national governance ranked No. Cyberattacks were viewed as the No. Cyberattacks are seen as the No.

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The Payments Association

DECEMBER 7, 2023

In Britain, 13 years of Conservative government will come to an end. The US will face its most divisive, and potentially destabilising presidential election in decades.

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PYMNTS

MAY 7, 2020

State governments are dropping the ball on retail reopenings. That was not consistent with the state government, which has not yet set final guidelines for mall reopenings. Texas has been among the most aggressive and controversial states for reopening its economy.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 23, 2019

With the partial shutdown in the Federal government now in its 33rd day, furloughed workers are freelancing with Uber, the ride-hailing company, to shore up cash. With about 800,000 government workers about to miss their second paycheck since the shutdown began, struggling workers are turning to different services to survive.

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Fintech News

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The launch event, led by NBC Governor Dr. Chea Serey, was attended by representatives from government agencies, financial institutions, and other industry stakeholders. This collaboration reflects our commitment to supporting the growth of Cambodia’s vibrant economy. This allows them to scan KHQR codes and pay at over 3.3

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PYMNTS

MARCH 21, 2018

The blockchain hype is real — just ask Long Blockchain — but governments are taking a modest, more realistic approach to the technology. In this week’s Blockchain Tracker , PYMNTS examines the latest government initiatives in the U.S. But governments are also cracking down on companies that get carried away with the blockchain hype.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

The Indian economy has suffered a blow due to the COVID-19 pandemic in spite of its massive 1.3 While India was once among the world’s fastest growing economies, now it’s one of those that is contracting the quickest. To help combat the economic decay, the Indian government is looking at deregulation methods, PYMNTS writes.

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Fintech Review

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Organisations and governments use these bonds to raise capital specifically for environmentally sustainable projects. Governments and financial institutions worldwide encourage the use of sustainable finance instruments, and bonds are a primary vehicle for financing eco-friendly projects.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

Japan’s government is pointing the finger at Apple and Google, alleging that the two tech giants are violating the country’s anti-monopoly law. Japan’s government has shined a light on the tech industry more recently. The government said it “should monitor the situation” and may conduct an onsite investigation.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

percent in July, the government reported. The new BLS report follows the release last week of jobless claims data suggesting the economic recovery from COVID-19 is advancing, but slowly. unemployment rate fell to 8.4 percent in August from 10.2 The August figures were better than the Bloomberg consensus.

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Fintech News

JANUARY 9, 2024

The government’s aim with this initiative is to invigorate Thailand’s economy, the second-largest in Southeast Asia, targeting a growth rate of at least 5% annually. Under this scheme, around 50 million Thai citizens will each receive 10,000 baht (about US$285) to spend within their local communities.

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Fintech Finance

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

The government has unveiled new measures to support small businesses and the self-employed by tackling the scourge of late payments, which is costing small businesses £22,000 a year on average and leads to 50,000 business closures a year. This will mean company boards and international investors will be able to see how firms are operating.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

Analysts estimate the South African government has lost a total of about $37 billion as a result of misinvoicing in its global trade operations. Reports this week in South African publication the Daily Maverick said think tank Global Financial Integrity (GFI) has calculated the South African government lost about $7.4

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