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EMEA Daily: Meta to Sell Giphy Following CMA Ruling
October 18, 2022

Today in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, the U.K’s Competition and Markets authority announced that Meta is set to sell Giphy following the authority’s antitrust ruling. Meanwhile, Wise upgraded its outlook for 2022 against a backdrop of increased transaction fees for customers. Get the...

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Pound Rebounds on New UK Chancellor’s First Day but Import-Export Challenges Remain
October 17, 2022

Last month, when then-Chancellor of the Exchequer Kwasi Kwarteng announced sweeping tax cuts in the U.K., the currency markets reacted with swift retribution for what was perceived as a reckless decision that prioritized free market zeal over fiscal responsibility. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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EMEA Daily: Coinbase Taps Solarisbank Exec for Growth in Europe
October 17, 2022

Today in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), Coinbase has hired a new managing director for EMEA, and Samsung is launching its digital wallet in 11 new markets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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EMEA Daily: Mediobanca Firms up BNPL Presence With 2 Acquisitions
October 14, 2022

Today in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Italian banking group, Mediobanca announced it has made two acquisitions in the BNPL space., and the emirate of Ajman launched a new government payment portal in the metaverse. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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EMEA Daily: Mastercard Backs nClude to Boost Financial Inclusion, FinTech in Egypt
October 12, 2022

Today in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Mastercard announced an investment in Egypt’s FinTech-focused venture capital platform nClude and HSBC launched a new digital receivables finance solution. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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EMEA Daily: BofA Extends ‘Pay by Bank’ to Euro Payments
October 10, 2022

In today’s Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) news, Bank of America extended its “Pay by Bank” offering in Europe and Majid Al Futtaim launched a new rewards solution with help from i2c. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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EMEA Daily: Biden Order Aims to Protect US-EU Data Transfers; HSBC Launches Digital Trade Finance...
October 07, 2022

Today in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, President Biden’s latest executive order offers a ray of hope for American tech businesses that rely on transatlantic flows and HSBC launched a new digital platform for trade finance. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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EMEA Daily: Expanded Tink Partnership Brings Open Banking Payments to Adyen
October 05, 2022

Today in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Adyen has tapped Tink to enable open banking payments, and Google announced its intention to launch a new cloud region in South Africa. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Europe Braces for More Financial Volatility Amid Russian War
October 04, 2022

Europe plans to use every means it can to keep its financial system stable amid threats to its energy supplies with Russia’s war in Ukraine still ongoing, Bloomberg wrote. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...