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Paris is not attracting fintech, despite Brexit opportunity

Paris is not attracting fintech, despite Brexit opportunity

Written by on July 20, 2017 in Features with 0 Comments

PARIS (Reuters) – France’s fast-growing fintech sector is optimistic the country’s dynamic new president will push it up the global rankings. But startups based in London do not yet seem ready to swap that key hub for Paris, even if they have French roots. The nascent industry, ranging from mobile payment apps to “cryptocurrencies” like […]

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French hoteliers cheer as Paris forces Airbnb rentals to be registered

French hoteliers cheer as Paris forces Airbnb rentals to be registered

Written by on July 6, 2017 in News with 0 Comments

PARIS (Reuters) – French hoteliers cheered on Wednesday a Paris City Council decision making it mandatory from December for people renting their apartments on short-term rental websites such as Airbnb to register their property with the town hall. The ruling comes as Airbnb, much like its ride-hailing peer Uber, is facing a growing crackdown from […]

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