Europe

Europe
EU Brings Clearing In-House Amid Push to Reduce Reliance on London
November 27, 2022

Formed by the merger of several European Union (EU) stock exchanges at the turn of the 21st century, Euronext can trace its origins back to some of the world’s first bourses, formed in Bruges, Antwerp and Amsterdam between the 13th and 17th centuries. Get the...

Europe
Autochek Expands Vehicle Financing Access in Africa With New Platform
November 22, 2022

South Africa’s car buying market will get more financing options, thanks to automotive technology company Autochek’s new service. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to...

Europe
FCA Calls for Credit Rating Reform
November 22, 2022

The U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is calling for a reformation of the way credit rating agencies (CRA) in the country operate and are governed. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Europe
Real-Time Reporting at the Forefront of KYC Innovation
November 14, 2022

For any online business onboarding new customers, juggling the ever-growing stack of authentication tools required to remain compliant with the relevant know your customer (KYC) and anti-money laundering (AML) laws can lead to all kinds of complications and inefficiencies. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Europe
FinTech Euronet Worldwide Teams With AeTrade on Digital Payments
November 09, 2022

Digital payments in Africa are about to get an even wider reach, thanks to a new collaboration between Euronet Worldwide and the Africa Electronic Trade Group, or AeTrade. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Europe
Virgin Money Accredited Under UK’s General Export Facility Program
November 06, 2022

Financial service firm Virgin Money has joined the English government’s General Export Facility (GEF), opening up access to financial support to the company’s business clients at a time when the U.K. is dealing with crushing cost-of-living pressures. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Europe
Saudi Arabia Central Bank Launches Open Banking Framework
November 04, 2022

The Central Bank of Saudi Arabia (SAMA) on Wednesday (Nov. 2) announced the launch of its open banking framework, which includes a set of legislation, regulatory guidelines and technical standards to enable banks and FinTechs to provide open banking services in the country. Get the...

Europe
Airbnb Faces New EU Data-Sharing Regulation
November 03, 2022

The European Commission is set to propose new rules for Airbnb and other short-term home rental companies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our...

Europe
Food Brands Tap Digital Supply Chain Platforms to Streamline Logistics
November 02, 2022

For Africa’s restaurant and hospitality industry, the combination of global supply chain bottlenecks and rising wholesale prices have led to local logistics challenges and inefficient distribution networks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...