The Merchant Metrics Makeover: What One Engineer Changed Behind the Scenes
At large banks, numbers never sleep. Millions of transactions flow in every hour, including card swipes, merchant sales, chargebacks, and refunds. S..
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Ant International Announces Sustainability Framework, Serving 100 mn Merchants to Advance Inclusive Growth in Re-globalisation
- The now-independent company combines techfin and sustainability work&nbs..
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International fintech leader Paynt announces acquisition of Canadian payment firm E-xact Transactions, solidifying North American foothold
Firm set to complete further US acquisition by end of 2025 London, UK, June, 2025 - Paynt, a global payment technology leader, has strategic..
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Clearhaus goes physical: Aarhus-based fintech turns 10 and sets its sights on Unified Commerce
Clearhaus celebrates 10 years as an active acquirer and takes the next step toward Unified Commerce. Clearhaus, one of Denmark’s leading ac..
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World at brink of “second digital gold rush”
But companies are struggling to monetise AI – and CFOs are sounding the alarm.New data has revealed that 71% of&nbs..
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When climate disruption becomes a boardroom issue: Why I don't speak to the CSO without the CFO in the room
By Mike Mason, Chief Operating Officer at Earth BloxIn the past, sustainability used to be a passion project. Something bolted onto the business,..
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After $20M in Transactions, Vennre Hires CPO Veteran to Build the Future of Digital Wealth Creation
London, 23rd April 2025Vennre has today announced the appointment of Ahmed El-Sharkasy as Chief Product Officer (CPO). This strategic hire comes on th..
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Bullish young business owners lead the charge to secure finance in 2025
70% of SMEs want to secure funding for their business this year, up from 30% in 2024Demand is highest amongst younger business managers/directors - 76..
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AZUR SEZ and the New Age of Sustainable Startups
In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, sustainability is no longer a buzzword; it’s a fundamental driver of innovation and growth. As busines..
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Strides Pharma Consolidates European Business-to-Business Operations in Switzerland
· Market proximity of Strides Pharma International AG, based in Zug, Switzerland, opens the way for rapid ..
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Small Businesses Show Big Appetite for Personal Guarantee Backed Finance – Average PG Backed Loan rises 9% to £174k in Q4 2024
Purbeck Personal Guarantee Insurance Monitor Q4 2024 January 2025: Small businesses are increasing..
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How Supporting Financial Wellbeing in the Workplace Can Improve Your Bottom Line
Tom Eyre, Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Loqbox Tackling money worries for your employees at work isn’t just about being a good ..
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Some global property catastrophe reinsurance rates to fall 5% to 15% on Jan 1, broker says
LONDON (Reuters) – Global property catastrophe reinsurance rates will fall 5% to 15% on Jan. 1 for books of businesses which hav..
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Maximizing Efficiency for UK Fleet Managers: A Comprehensive Guide to Fuel Cards
In the logistics and transportation sector, efficiency is crucial. Whether you are a business owner, fleet manager, or truck driver, m..
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‘Bridging the Knowing-Doing Gap: Lessons from Today’s Management Challenges’
Alex Adamopoulos, CEO and Chairman of Emergn (Alex Adamopoulos, CEO and Chairman of Emergn) In management, there’s a frust..
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KIXY & BRITISH WRESTLING PIN PARTNERSHIP TO EMPOWER COMMUNITIES
As part of its mission to empower customers across the UK and beyond to meet their financial needs while fostering a sense of communit..
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Swiss International University Announces $21.7 Million Acquisition of Academies in Switzerland, Dubai and Kyrgyzstan
Swiss International University LLC acquires four leading academies in Switzerland, Kyrgyzstan and the UAE from a well-established lear..
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UK creates new businesses at slowest rate since 2010
LONDON (Reuters) – Britons started new businesses last year at the slowest rate since 2010, a potential warning sign for longer-..
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Northvolt has considered US bankruptcy protection, sources say
By Marie Mannes STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Swedish battery maker Northvolt has been discussing the possibility of bankruptcy protecti..
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Smaller game titles stretched by delays in crowded market, Embracer CEO says
By Jesus Calero (Reuters) – Game development delays and extended production timelines are straining video game companies, the CE..
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Games developer Embracer misses Q2 operating profit forecast
By Jesus Calero (Reuters) – Games developer Embracer on Thursday posted a bigger-than-expected drop in second-quarter operating ..
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German regulator sets stamp price guidelines, shrugging off DHL protest
DUESSELDORF (Reuters) – Germany’s network regulator confirmed its guidelines for the pricing of postage stamps on Monday, ..
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Richemont say US business in good position for growth
ZURICH (Reuters) -Richemont’s U.S. business is in a good position to carry on growing now that uncertainty around this week̵..
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Coty sees annual profit at low end of forecast as mass beauty demand slows
(Reuters) – Coty on Wednesday said it expects annual profit to come in at the low end of its forecast, as weak demand for be..
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Italy opens procedure against Sinochem over Pirelli possible governance breach
MILAN (Reuters) – Pirelli said on Wednesday that Italy’s Prime Minister’s Office opened an administrative proced..
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Safran appoints new CEOs for its Aircraft Engines, Electrical & Power units
(Reuters) – Safran has appointed Stephane Cueille as CEO of its Aircraft Engines unit, replacing Jean-Paul Alary effective in th..
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Walmart, other US retailers import fewer Christmas goods ahead of tepid holiday season
By Richa Naidu, Aishwarya Venugopal and Siddharth Cavale (Reuters) – Santa Claus is not delivering as many Christmas trees, toys..
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DHL reports Q3 net income below expectations
(Reuters) -German logistics giant DHL reported a third quarter net income of 751 million euros ($817 million) on Tuesday, missing anal..
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China EV price deal needs be as effective as tariffs, says EU official
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Any agreement reached with Chinese producers on minimum prices for electric vehicles would need to be as ef..
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Burberry shares jump on Moncler bid report
(Reuters) -Burberry shares rose as much as 8% on Monday after a media report said Italian luxury outerwear maker Moncler was consideri..
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Greek factory output grows but demand stays weak in October, PMI shows
ATHENS (Reuters) – Greece’s manufacturing sector saw a renewed expansion in output in October driven by producers efforts ..
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Ericsson signs 5G ORAN deal with Spain’s MasOrange
By Supantha Mukherjee STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Ericsson has signed a 5G deal with Spain’s largest telecoms operator, M..
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Covestro trims 2024 profit target again in a tough economy
(Reuters) -German chemicals maker Covestro lowered the upper end of its full-year core profit forecast range on Tuesday for the second..
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Volkswagen’s Traton reports higher sales in weak truck market
(Reuters) -Volkswagen’s truck unit Traton on Monday reported a 3% rise in nine-month revenue amid subdued demand for comm..
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Analysis-Bricks over clicks as shops come back into fashion in Europe
Analysis-Bricks over clicks as shops come back into fashion in Europe
By Alberto Chiumento and Paolo Laudani (Reuters) – The rise of online shopping has led to swathes of store closures, casting doubt over the futu..
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Italgas posts third-quarter core profit up 10.9% ahead of 2i Rete Gas acquisition
(Reuters) -Europe’s biggest gas distributor Italgas on Thursday reported 10.9% growth in third-quarter adjusted core earn..
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Mike Ashley’s Frasers drops plan to buy luxury brand Mulberry
(Reuters) -British sportswear and apparel retailer Frasers Group walked away from its attempts to buy Mulberry on Wednesday, ci..
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