The Federal Reserve is expected to raise U.S. interest rates for the first time in nearly a decade, a move that could spell trouble for some struggling emerging markets. Sourced through Scoop.it from: money.cnn.com

13 ventures have been announced as the recipients of $12.9 million in funding from the Powering Agriculture: An Energy Grand Challenge for Development (PAEGC) program. Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.sustainablebrands.com

Countries including Turkey, Vietnam and Poland are making strides, even as other nations are hurt by the commodities bust. Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.marketwatch.com

The Federal Reserve’s expected first rate increase in almost a decade is stirring fears of another wave of turmoil in emerging markets that have already been hit by financial squalls, rising debt levels and anemic demand. Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.wsj.com

Since March 19 this year, when the US Fed signalled it’s getting ready to raise rates by removing the key word “patient” from its official statement, a majority of Asian and emerging markets… Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.financialexpress.com

so far my fave headline: Emerging-market stocks, currencies XXX after Fed hike https://t.co/ABPPBVCpa1 Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.marketwatch.com

If you've ever been a victim of identity theft or credit card fraud, online holiday shopping might feel like a landmine fraught with payment security pitfalls. But there's one way to breathe easier this season—and… Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.glamour.com

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (otherwise known as CFPB) is set to release details related to its proposal to regulate payday-type loans with more Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.pymnts.com

Infinite has debuted new mPOS terminals, joining the competitive EMV space. Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.pymnts.com

Facebook has shown a willingness to change if that keeps it popular with users, and its newest project could spell bad news for ratings sites like Yelp. Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.pymnts.com