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Asia

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Why did the Chinese restrictions on Bitcoin cause such a sharp price crash? Dec 5, 2013 Crypto Exchanges, Trading and Markets Which countries still rely heavily on cash-on-delivery for e-commerce? Oct 12, 2013 E-Commerce, Marketplace and Platform Payments If a US-based company offers a web-based software application in Pakistan, what legal rights or requirements apply before entering the market? Sep 6, 2013 Law, Contracts, Terms of Service and Legal Structures How do remittances from the Middle East to India affect the rupee’s value? Sep 5, 2013 Economics, Inflation and Monetary Policy Why is there no PayPal-like peer-to-peer money-transfer system in India? Sep 5, 2013 Digital Wallets, Mobile Money and P2P Payments Are there Payment Service Providers in India, and what is required to become one? Aug 8, 2013 Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways Which online payment solution is suitable for collecting personal-fundraiser donations in Singapore while remaining legally compliant? Aug 7, 2013 Alternative Finance and Crowdfunding What risks come with using mobile point-of-sale systems? Jul 12, 2013 Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways How can I build a two-factor authentication payment gateway that complies with RBI rules? Jul 12, 2013 Cybersecurity, Digital Identity and Authentication What does the future hold for mobile payment technology? Jun 12, 2013 Emerging Markets and Financial Inclusion How do credit-card reward point programs work economically for banks? May 12, 2013 Credit, Debit and Prepaid Cards What licenses must Indian e-commerce companies like Flipkart and Shimply hold? May 9, 2013 Law, Contracts, Terms of Service and Legal Structures What licenses are required to sell goods online in India? May 9, 2013 Law, Contracts, Terms of Service and Legal Structures Why is there resistance to online payments among Indian consumers? Apr 7, 2013 Emerging Markets and Financial Inclusion Why does PayPal struggle with Indian regulations while 2Checkout does not? Apr 7, 2013 Licensing in Other Countries Which payment gateways support merchants based in Southeast Asia? Apr 7, 2013 Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways How popular is PayPal as a payment method in Southeast Asia? Apr 7, 2013 Payments (General) What are the reasons behind low adoption of online payments among Indian users? Apr 7, 2013 Emerging Markets and Financial Inclusion Why does PayPal face legal and regulatory hurdles in India compared to 2Checkout? Apr 7, 2013 Licensing in Other Countries What payment gateways support merchants operating in Southeast Asia? Apr 7, 2013 Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways How popular is PayPal for online payments and services in Southeast Asia? Apr 7, 2013 Payments (General) What particular IT control standards are required by financial regulators in Asia? Apr 3, 2013 Regulators, Enforcement and Regulatory Change Online Payment Gateways and Processing: Can someone explain the likely reasons behind Nokia Money shutting down in India? Apr 3, 2013 Business Strategy, Case Studies and Lessons Learned What IT control requirements are commonly imposed by Asian financial regulators? Apr 3, 2013 Regulators, Enforcement and Regulatory Change Why did Nokia Money shut down in India? Apr 3, 2013 Business Strategy, Case Studies and Lessons Learned Do any online credit-card gateways pass transaction fees directly to the customer instead of the merchant? Mar 11, 2013 Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways What’s required to run an SMS subscription service in Pakistan? Mar 10, 2013 Licensing in Other Countries Why does India’s RBI strictly regulate incoming overseas payments? Mar 9, 2013 Licensing in Other Countries Which Pakistani bank is most advanced digitally and strongest in social media performance? Mar 6, 2013 Business Strategy, Case Studies and Lessons Learned Would banks invest in new payment rails if it allowed them to dominate digital payments like they dominate card networks? Mar 1, 2013 Domestic Payment Rails, National Switches and Clearing Systems What advantages does an American Express corporate card offer in India? Feb 8, 2013 Credit, Debit and Prepaid Cards Do Pakistani banks maintain internal credit scores for customers? Feb 8, 2013 Lending, Credit Scores and BNPL What perks come with holding an American Express corporate card in India? Feb 8, 2013 Credit, Debit and Prepaid Cards Why do credit card companies perform poorly in the online banking arena? Feb 3, 2013 Banking and Payments Technology Stack What does it cost a bank to produce and issue a debit card? Jan 10, 2013 Card Networks and Card Issuing Should Indian companies accept online payments with a 1–2% fee instead of receiving cheques? Jan 1, 2013 Payment Operations, Pricing and Fees What are some inspiring success stories about SaaS customer support? Dec 11, 2012 Business Strategy, Case Studies and Lessons Learned Which payment gateways work for a self-hosted online store in India? Dec 10, 2012 Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways What payment gateway options exist for self-hosted e-commerce stores in India? Dec 10, 2012 Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways Banking: Do banks move physical cash to settle online transfers, and if not, how is it handled? Dec 3, 2012 Correspondent Banking, Nostro and Vostro, and Settlement What does the term “wireless” signify in “wireless funds transfer”? Nov 12, 2012 Hawala, Informal Value Transfer and Shadow Finance Is it better to sell computers on eBay or create your own e-commerce site? Nov 8, 2012 E-Commerce, Marketplace and Platform Payments Will foreign direct investment in eCommerce be permitted in the near future? Nov 6, 2012 E-Commerce, Marketplace and Platform Payments Why do some businesses still use old-fashioned carbon-copy credit card imprinters instead of modern processing methods? Nov 2, 2012 Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways What could be a strong USP for a new US-to-India online money transfer service? Oct 9, 2012 Money Transfer Business and MTOs What are the top resources for learning about India’s online and mobile payments industry? Oct 8, 2012 Learning and Certifications: Guides, Calculators, Quizzes and Courses As an Indian tech-support startup, how can we integrate directly with payment gateways without relying on third-party processors? Sep 7, 2012 Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways What is the production cost of a typical credit card terminal? Sep 1, 2012 Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways What consequences might arise from Standard Chartered’s alleged involvement in Iranian money-laundering schemes? Aug 11, 2012 Regulators, Enforcement and Regulatory Change Is there an API to move funds between a customer’s checking and savings accounts? Aug 10, 2012 Developer Tools, APIs, Sandboxes and Open Source