An new report explains that the growth rate of the biometrics market can be attributed to the increasing occurances of terrorism and data and information theft. Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.biometricupdate.com

Fintech Monthly is your video roundup of fintech news. Including interviews with industry leaders and comment from Richard Goold of Wragge, Lawrence, Graham & Co Sourced through Scoop.it from: techcitynews.com

Challenger bank Atom will use biometric technology when it launches next year in a bid to thwart the growing threat of cyber hackers. Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.thisismoney.co.uk

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Debt-to-GDP ratios in emerging market countries have been rising at alarming rates this year, according to the latest data from the Institute of International Finance (IIF). China, Saudi-Arabia and Turkey have seen the most rapid debt build-up. Sourced through Scoop.it…

Next year may not promise spectacular growth, but it could be the sectors that fell from grace in 2015 – such as emerging markets – prove a big opportunity for brave investors. Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.thisismoney.co.uk

Emerging markets have typically been lumped together by investors and corporations attempting to define all-encompassing strategies, but these markets are diverging. Tailored, local strategies are now more important. Sourced through Scoop.it from: knowledge.insead.edu

To wrap up the year, here is a selection of notable shifts observed in 2015, and their expected impact in 2016 on digital advertising, mobile internet and Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.mondaynote.com

The Federal Reserve’s interest-rate increase could induce more capital flight from emerging markets and put global growth at risk, argues Michael Spence. Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.marketwatch.com

After a chilly October (economically speaking) in the U.K., retail is on the rise in the region as Christmas approaches. Citing data from the Office for Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.pymnts.com