On Finovate.com

• Data or Die.

• SME Financing Meets Cross-Border Payments as BlueVine Partners with Veem.

• Experian Acquires ClearScore for $385 Million.

• Pindrop Partners with Voice Solutions Provider Aeriandi.

Around the web

• Ethoca launches Integrated Solution suite to eradicate chargebacks.

• Revolut launches direct debits in Europe.

• PayU, Kreditech to offer cardless EMI option of Rs 1 lakh for online purchases.

• Lendio franchise announced in South Charlotte region.

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