Monthly Archives: February 2015

3 Ways Businesses Are Addressing Inequality in Emerging Markets

It’s not just the government’s job. Source: hbr.org

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EMERGING MARKETS-Emerging stocks head for weekly loss on Ukraine, Greece | Markets | Reuters

* Emerging shares ease 0.26 percent after two weeks of gains * Rouble slips as fighting continues in east Ukraine * Czech crown retreats after central bank comments * Turkish lira down 0.6 pct as traders… Source: af.reuters.com

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Finally, an Emerging Markets ETF Including China A-Shares

Shanghai and Shenzhen, home to the bulk of trading in China’s A-shares equities, are two of the world’s largest equity markets, but despite that heft and investors’ growing desire to access A-shares, China’s … Source: finance.yahoo.com

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Russian Hacker Pleads Not Guilty to Stealing 160 Million Credit Cards

Russian hacker Vladimir Drinkman has pled not guilty to charges related to the theft of over 160 million credit cards in what is the largest international hacking and data breach operation ever prosecuted in the United States. Source: blog.norsecorp.com

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EMV migration well underway, says smart card group – Banking Exchange

“Tsunami” of 575+ million chip cards may swamp consumers by yearend While concerns have been raised about retailers’ readiness, at a meeting of a key… Source: http://www.bankingexchange.com

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EMV Chip and PIN Credit Cards – Appletree Mediaworks

You may be receiving new credit cards this summer. Source: appletreemediaworks.com

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Mitek Launches Digital Deposit Tech for B2B Invoices, Checks

Consumers were delighted when technology emerged that let them deposit checks into bank accounts simply by taking a photo of it. Source: http://www.pymnts.com

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MCA, Factoring an Oasis in SMB ‘Credit Deserts’

In a post-recession world, small businesses are still struggling to find funding, particularly in areas hardest hit by recent bank failures. Source: http://www.pymnts.com

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FM Idrissov Evaluates Kazakh Foreign Policy During Time of ‘Radical Change’ – Astana Times

ASTANA – Foreign Minister Erlan Idrissov presented a report regarding implementing Kazakhstan’s Concept of Foreign Policy for 2014-2020 during the Feb.16 Mazhilis (lower house of Parliament) government hour. Source: http://www.astanatimes.com

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Kazakh state wealth fund considers up to $2.5 bln borrowing in 2015 – Reuters

ASTANA, Feb 20 (Reuters) – Kazakhstan’s sovereign wealthfund Samruk-Kazyna is considering borrowing up to$2.5 billion this year abroad or domestically, depending onmarket conditions, fund chief Umirzak… Source: http://www.reuters.com

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