Brexit

British Retail Sales Take Pre-Brexit Nosedive
British Retail Sales Take Pre-Brexit Nosedive
August 23, 2019  |  Retail

New data shows that retail sales in the UK are taking a pre-Brexit nosedive, falling in August at the fastest pace since December 2008. The...

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No-Deal Brexit Could Cause Grey Market Retail ‘Explosion’
No-Deal Brexit Could Cause Grey Market Retail ‘Explosion’
August 21, 2019  |  Retail

In the case of a no-deal Brexit, an “explosion” in grey market goods could occur per a U.K. retail expert. The term “grey market” references...

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UK’s Labour Party Wants To Take Over Vacant Retail Properties
UK’s Labour Party Wants To Take Over Vacant Retail Properties
August 19, 2019  |  Retail

The UK’s Labour party wants to allow local authorities to take over vacant properties in an effort to give the country’s retail market a boost....

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UK, US SMB Lending Experience A Growing Divide
UK, US SMB Lending Experience A Growing Divide
August 12, 2019  |  B2B Payments

Geopolitical volatility in the U.K. related to Brexit uncertainty is having widespread ramifications in the financial world. One area of impact is small business finance...

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Multinational Corporates Face Rising FX Hedging Pressure
Multinational Corporates Face Rising FX Hedging Pressure
July 24, 2019  |  B2B Payments

The victory of Boris Johnson in the U.K.’s Conservative Party leadership contest is only the latest geopolitical event sparking concerns among analysts over foreign exchange...

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Top Conglomerates Enter A New Era Of Supply Chain Disruption
Top Conglomerates Enter A New Era Of Supply Chain Disruption
June 25, 2019  |  B2B Payments

Supply chain volatility is a difficult nut to crack, due to a host of risks that can be (or at least appear to be) out...

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Uber’s IPO Blame Game
Uber’s IPO Blame Game
June 14, 2019  |  Sizzle/Fizzle

We all like to be rewarded for work and vision, for toil and trouble. For putting up money where, literally, our mouths are. If only...

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Brexit Uncertainty Hurts London Tech Sector
Brexit Uncertainty Hurts London Tech Sector
June 11, 2019  |  International

The uncertainty surrounding Brexit is hurting the technology sector in London, warned London Mayor Sadiq Khan. According to a report in Reuters, citing comments the...

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Promoting Faster Payments In The Face Of Trade Uncertainty
Promoting Faster Payments In The Face Of Trade Uncertainty
May 30, 2019  |  Today In Data

Financial institutions (FIs) and service providers are promoting offerings for rapid, cross-border transactions in the face of trade uncertainties. On another note, over half of all...

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