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‘Democratization Of Finance’ Means Affordable Products For European Clients
November 09, 2021

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EMEA Daily: UK FinTech JUMO Raises $120M; ShipBob Plans 20 Fulfillment Centers in Europe
November 08, 2021

In today’s top Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) news, the FinTech JUMO raises $120 million to support emerging market entrepreneurs; logistics-based startup ShipBob plans 20 fulfillment centers in Europe; Fiverr launches new solutions for small business management; Egypt’s central bank approves instant payment regulations;...

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Equity Group Debuts $4.5B Pandemic Business Recovery Initiative
November 08, 2021

Kenya-based Equity Group Holdings announced Monday (Nov. 8) the debut of a 500-billion shilling ($4.5 billion) loan effort aimed at pulling small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) out of the economic doldrums triggered by the pandemic, Reuters reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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FinTech Airwallex Granted Payment License from Singapore’s Central Bank
November 08, 2021

Global FinTech platform Airwallex was granted a payments license in Singapore, boosting the company’s operations in the ASEAN region, according to a press release sent to PYMNTS on Monday (Nov. 8). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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EMEA Regulation Roundup: European Commission Adopts Delegated Act on Cybersecurity; UAE to Merge All Government’s...
November 07, 2021

In recent top Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) news, the European Commission has announced the adoption of the Delegated Act on Cybersecurity for the Radio Equipment Directive (RED), aimed at ensuring a greater level of cybersecurity, personal data protection and privacy for connected...

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Biden Wants Cuba Remittances Policy ‘Tough on the Regime and Soft on the Cuban People’
November 07, 2021

The White House is seeking “innovative options” to restart remittances to Cuba, it said when sending back some recommendations that had been made by the Treasury Department and State Department, Reuters reported Friday (Nov. 5). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Today in Payments Around the World: Poland’s Allegro to Pay $1B for Czech Retailer Mall...
November 05, 2021

Today in payments around the world, Polish eCommerce firm Allegro will acquire Czech retailer Mall Group for $1 billion, and a European Central Bank board member explains his optimism about the digital euro. Plus, Colombian delivery app Rappi is set to go public next year,...

International
Thunes Preps for EU Expansion With New French License
November 04, 2021

The global cross-border payments platform Thunes has gotten permission to conduct merchant acquisition services in France, with plans to expand these capabilities throughout Europe. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Today in Payments Around the World: Hong Kong FPS Averages $667.9M in Daily Transaction Volume;...
November 03, 2021

Today in payments around the world, Hong Kong’s Faster Payment System (FPS) averages $667.9M in daily transaction volume, and buy now, pay later (BNPL) firm Klarna launches an all-in-one shopping app. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...