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Platforms Give Nigerians Access to Less Volatile Foreign Investments
Platforms Give Nigerians Access to Less Volatile Foreign Investments
December 13, 2022  |  Investments

African FinTech platforms that connect investors to international markets are on the rise. Leading the charge are a handful of Nigerian startups that have built...

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Adyen Takes Integrated Payments Platform to Japanese Merchants
Adyen Takes Integrated Payments Platform to Japanese Merchants
December 13, 2022  |  Payment Methods

Adyen has launched its unified commerce solution in Japan. In a Tuesday (Dec. 13) press release announcing the launch, Adyen reported that when it surveyed...

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AI-Powered Freezing Tech Drives Innovation and Sales in Confectionery Industry
AI-Powered Freezing Tech Drives Innovation and Sales in Confectionery Industry
December 13, 2022  |  artificial intelligence

Companies like Unilever are driving innovation in the ice cream business. As part of the U.K. firm’s latest freezer innovation, artificial intelligence (AI) is helping...

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PayU Expands Into Emerging Central America Markets
PayU Expands Into Emerging Central America Markets
December 13, 2022  |  Digital Payments

PayU is expanding its digital payments business in Central America. The Netherlands-based payment service provider announced the expansion in a Tuesday (Dec. 13) press release...

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Bank of Italy Chooses Algorand for Blockchain Project
Bank of Italy Chooses Algorand for Blockchain Project
December 13, 2022  |  Blockchain

The Bank of Italy has chosen Algorand to serve as its public blockchain platform. The platform, due to roll out early next year, will be...

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Investment Bank Layoffs Hit Europe’s Financial Centers
Investment Bank Layoffs Hit Europe’s Financial Centers
December 13, 2022  |  Personnel

U.S. bank Citi is the latest investment bank to axe staff in Europe. Joining the likes of Deutsche Bank and Credit Suisse, Reuters reported earlier...

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Bank of England Will Stress Test Financial Markets
Bank of England Will Stress Test Financial Markets
December 13, 2022  |  emea

England’s central bank is planning on gauging the resiliency of non-bank financial markets. As one of its most important protective functions, the Bank of England...

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Poland’s Pepco to Add 500 Discount Stores to Inflation-Ravaged Europe
Poland’s Pepco to Add 500 Discount Stores to Inflation-Ravaged Europe
December 13, 2022  |  Retail

Discount retailer Pepco will open 550 new stores as inflation-weary consumers seek less costly products. The Polish company said Tuesday (Dec. 13) it had opened...

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Is Embedded Finance the Silver Bullet SMBs Need?
Is Embedded Finance the Silver Bullet SMBs Need?
December 13, 2022  |  Banking

Small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs) face significant obstacles when it comes to payments friction. These payment complications can take many forms, with 45% of SMBs...

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