In the future, we could all get free money from the government — here's when...
Wealth inequality rates in the US are at some of the highest levels they've ever been.As we move into the future, experts suspect people with expendable, low-paying jobs will slip even further into...
View ArticleAsia rises after Wall St hits record highs, China data awaited
By Shinichi SaoshiroTOKYO (Reuters) - Asian stocks rose slightly in early Friday trade, taking a cue from Wall Street's records overnight, before switching focus to a run of economic indicators from...
View ArticleOil prices rise on talk of possible exporter moves to prop up market
By Henning GloysteinSINGAPORE (Reuters) - Oil prices edged up in early trading on Friday, extending gains from the previous session on expectations that exporters could at an upcoming meeting talk...
View ArticleTHE PAYMENTS INDUSTRY EXPLAINED: The trends creating new winners and losers...
The way we pay is changing dramatically. For example, people are beginning to use their smartphones for every kind of formal and informal transaction — to shop at stores, buy songs online, and even...
View ArticleSquare Capital is expanding (SQ)
This story was delivered to BI Intelligence "Payments Briefing" subscribers. To learn more and subscribe, please click here.Square will partner with Upserve, a startup that processes card payments and...
View ArticleBIOMETRICS IN THE PAYMENTS INDUSTRY: Why biologically based authentication is...
Passwords and PINs are being rendered irrelevant thanks to rising digital fraud, growing concern about data privacy, and difficulty remembering an endless stream of letters and numbers. That’s been...
View ArticleAnnouncing Business Insider's inaugural IGNITION UK: Future of Fintech...
IGNITION: Future of Digital, Business Insider’s annual conference in NYC, has become one of the premier tech and media conferences in the world, with luminaries such as Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, Sheryl...
View Article10 things you need to know in markets today
Good morning! Here's what you need to know in markets on Friday.China’s “data dump” for July — Chinese industrial output, fixed asset investment, and retail sales figures — has been released, and all...
View ArticleThe 10 most important things in the world right now
Hello! Here's what you need to know on Friday.1. At least four people have been killed in eight bomb blasts that have hit across Thailand, in the resort town of Hua Hin and southern provinces.2. More...
View ArticleThe fabulous life of David Beckham
Even if you've never watched a second of football, you've heard of David Beckham. The ex-England, Manchester United and Real Madrid star has reached a level of celebrity completely beyond the game —...
View ArticleElectronic Marlboro sucks Japanese smokers away from Japan Tobacco
By Ritsuko ShimizuTOKYO (Reuters) - Marlboro maker Philip Morris International says its e-cigarette has rapidly captured close to 3 percent of Japanese tobacco sales, making inroads into a market Japan...
View ArticleTHE REGTECH REPORT: Global regulatory requirements are creating a huge...
Financial services companies are struggling to keep up with a mountain of new regulatory and reporting requirements — and it's only going to get worse.From the 2008 financial crisis through 2015, the...
View ArticlePensions watchdog: Another BHS-style disaster could happen
The CEO of The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has told the Financial Times she wants the watchdog to have powers to veto takeovers involving distressed pension schemes to stop another under-funded pension...
View ArticleNationwide is defying the Bank of England to protect its savers
Nationwide, the world's largest building society, has defied the Bank of England and decided to not pass on an interest rate cut to savings accounts to protect savers from losing returns.Nationwide...
View ArticleCBI: The UK has to muscle its way into an EU-US trade deal
The UK has to force its way into a huge trade deal between the US and European Union in order to keep its position as the biggest investor in the American economy, according to a report by the...
View ArticleThe German economy is on a tear — shrugs off Brexit like it never happened
Germany's economy is on a tear, beating expectations in the second quarter of 2016, according to the latest economic data released by Destatis, Germany's statistical agency.The figures from the country...
View ArticleTHE BLOCKCHAIN REPORT: Why the technology behind Bitcoin is seeing widespread...
Blockchain technology, which is best known for powering Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, is gaining steam among finance firms because of its potential to streamline processes and increase...
View ArticleEven after Brexit, Airbnb says 'London is more popular and diverse than ever'
The UK may have voted to leave the EU, but London mayor Sadiq Khan is doing everything he can to make sure that London remains a global city, and according to Airbnb, his efforts are working.In the...
View ArticleThese maps show where most bankers live in London
Junior bankers are unlikely to bump into their bosses on a weekend out of the office, but if they want to be especially careful, they might want to avoid the cafés and pubs of West...
View ArticleThe new era of payment processing will change everything
The modern smartphone is a remarkable device. A single device that fits in your pocket can do all the tasks that once required cameras, camcorders, GPS devices, watches, alarm clocks, calculators, and...
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