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Mastercard and Visa face new rival after link-up with UK payment start-up Tribe
Trade talks can improve US access but local champions hold unassailable positions
New rules allow foreign access, but PBoC has refused to process card companies’ applications
World’s biggest payment card issuer challenges US rivals Visa and Mastercard
New central bank rules ban online financial giants from investing customer funds
Alibaba, Tencent transactions draw scrutiny amid crackdown on capital flight
UnionPay, the world’s largest bank card group, sets its sights on emerging markets
Beijing steps up curbs on capital flight by banning use of cards for real estate deals
Casino shares jolted by fears of new front in China’s battle to stem capital flight
Lenders halt orders for plastic bearing logos of foreign issuers
Clampdown on payment channel deals blow to the rapid growth in premiums
Bank card group sees jump in capital outflows from China
US tech group and Chinese payment settlement network in loyalty scheme partnership
Five-year deal now allows UnionPay cardholders access to ATM networks in Europe and Britain
China’s dominant payment provider is unlikely to be squashed
HK insurance offices have been teeming with mainland Chinese customers
The Bellamy watch will allow wearers to make contactless purchases
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