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Norwegian Online Grocery Store Oda Raises $150M for Expansion
Norwegian Online Grocery Store Oda Raises $150M for Expansion
December 06, 2022  |  eCommerce

Norwegian online grocery store Oda has raised 1.5 billion Norwegian krone (about $150 million).  The firm said the capital came from both new and existing investors and...

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EMEA Platforms Bring BNPL to Auto Repair Financing
EMEA Platforms Bring BNPL to Auto Repair Financing
December 06, 2022  |  BNPL

To help keep vehicles rolling, BNPL firms offering auto repair financing are on the rise. As proof that the concept has wheels, U.K.-based buy now,...

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Open Banking Data Shakes Up European Insurance Market
Open Banking Data Shakes Up European Insurance Market
December 06, 2022  |  Insurance

Insurers are increasingly turning to open banking to personalize coverage, increase access and streamline applications. In the latest example of the trend, U.K. open banking...

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How Clearing Banks Help Innovators Scale Globally Without Risk
How Clearing Banks Help Innovators Scale Globally Without Risk
December 06, 2022  |  Banking

Risk management strategy can be challenging for businesses, but it can be overwhelming when they add cross-border transactions to their list of responsibilities. Developing the...

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55% of SaaS Firms Now Use Spend Management Technology
55% of SaaS Firms Now Use Spend Management Technology
December 06, 2022  |  Spend Management

To better track and manage non-payroll spend, companies need to upgrade their accounts payable functions. That’s no easy task. In the report “Improving Financial Performance:...

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Why Startups Need Consolidation and Profitability to Win Back Investors
Why Startups Need Consolidation and Profitability to Win Back Investors
December 06, 2022  |  Startups

Venture capital funding has dwindled significantly following a banner year in the tech investment space. According to Thomas Cuvelier, partner at Paris-based venture investment firm Alven, the...

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Panini Debuts ID Verification Tool BioCred
Panini Debuts ID Verification Tool BioCred
December 05, 2022  |  Identity

Fraud prevention company Panini has debuted BioCred, its identity verification product. Unveiled Monday (Dec. 5) at the Future Branches conference in Austin, BioCred is designed...

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Italy’s Central Bank Clashes With Government Over Cash Policy
Italy’s Central Bank Clashes With Government Over Cash Policy
December 05, 2022  |  Cash

Italy’s central bank is warning the new government about the risks of a cash-heavy economy. As new Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s government looks to ease...

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FinTechs Give EU Post Offices Edge in Small Business Lending
FinTechs Give EU Post Offices Edge in Small Business Lending
December 05, 2022  |  Loans

Besides enabling mail deliveries, Europe’s post offices are evolving to meet modern banking needs. Leveraging their established branch networks and existing infrastructure, the likes of...

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