U.K.

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom (UK) or Britain, is a sovereign country in north-western Europe, off the north-­western coast of the European mainland.

SoftBank-Backed Greensill Capital Seeks UK Insolvency Protection

SoftBank-Backed Greensill Capital Seeks UK Insolvency Protection
SoftBank-Backed Greensill Capital Seeks UK Insolvency Protection
March 08, 2021  |  Cross-border Payments

London-based Greensill Capital filed for insolvency protection following the takeover of its banking services division by U.K. regulators and the freezing of its funds by...

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Late Payment Challenges Show Need For Supply Chain Solutions
Late Payment Challenges Show Need For Supply Chain Solutions
March 08, 2021  |  B2B Payments

Firms such as Greensill provide supply chain finance, which if used correctly can be a tool to combat late B2B payments. But amid Greensill’s apparent...

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UK Eyes Improving LATAM Trade Agreements
UK Eyes Improving LATAM Trade Agreements
March 07, 2021  |  B2B Payments

U.K. businesses seeking post-Brexit opportunities beyond the eurozone have abundant possibilities in Central America, a region whose residents once bought one-third of their imports from...

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Britain Launches Probe Into Apple Over Alleged Antitrust Violations
Britain Launches Probe Into Apple Over Alleged Antitrust Violations
March 04, 2021  |  ANTITRUST

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched a probe into Apple’s App Store over allegations that the terms and conditions violate competition law. Get...

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UK Allows SPACs To Boost London After Brexit
UK Allows SPACs To Boost London After Brexit
March 02, 2021  |  Cross-border Payments

A new plan from U.K. leaders would let special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) join the U.K. stock market as part of a set of new...

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Brexit And SPAC Boom Lure UK Tech Companies To US
Brexit And SPAC Boom Lure UK Tech Companies To US
February 28, 2021  |  Cross-border Payments

Lawmakers in Great Britain are calling for significant steps to preserve the United Kingdom’s FinTech sector amid threats, including the lack of significant protections in...

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Today In Payments Around The World: Zomato Notches $250 Million On $5.4 Billion Valuation; Tyme Lands $100 Million To Expand Digital Bank
Today In Payments Around The World: Zomato Notches $250 Million On $5.4 Billion Valuation; Tyme...
February 23, 2021  |  Cross-border Payments

In today’s top payments news around the world, Zomato has landed an additional $250 million from existing and new investors, while Tyme plans to expand...

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UK Businesses Face Headwinds From Pandemic And Brexit
UK Businesses Face Headwinds From Pandemic And Brexit
February 23, 2021  |  Cross-border Payments

Businesses in the United Kingdom in sectors ranging from pet food to financial services and retail are grappling with challenges stemming from the pandemic and...

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