UK Bank Official: COVID-19 Crisis Threatens Jobs, Long-Term Outlook
UK Bank Official: COVID-19 Crisis Threatens Jobs, Long-Term Outlook
February 18, 2021  |  Economy

Alarm is rising in the U.K. as a third national lockdown weakens businesses, threatening millions of people’s jobs. The result could be a jobless recovery,...

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Multifamily PropTech Platform Knock Raises $20 Million For Expansion
Multifamily PropTech Platform Knock Raises $20 Million For Expansion
February 18, 2021  |  Investments

Property technology firm Knock has raised $20 million to fund its growth and expansion plans, the company announced Thursday (Feb. 18), saying the funding round...

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Today In B2B: Paddle Launches B2B SaaS Payments Tool; Xerox Debuts Financial Services
Today In B2B: Paddle Launches B2B SaaS Payments Tool; Xerox Debuts Financial Services
February 18, 2021  |  B2B Payments

Today in B2B payments, Paddle launches a B2B SaaS payments solution, and Xerox debuts its financial services unit. Plus, Google plans business funding support, Ephesoft...

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TikTok, UFC Strike New Deal For Providing ‘Exclusive’ Fight Content
TikTok, UFC Strike New Deal For Providing ‘Exclusive’ Fight Content
February 18, 2021  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

TikTok has inked a multi-year partnership with UFC, the Ultimate Fighting Championship, to provide “exclusive content” and “behind-the-scenes moments.” The mixed martial arts organization first...

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Today In Retail: Rent-A-Center Wraps Up Acima Acquisition; Tanger Collects 95 Pct Of Q4 Rents
Today In Retail: Rent-A-Center Wraps Up Acima Acquisition; Tanger Collects 95 Pct Of Q4 Rents
February 18, 2021  |  Retail

In today’s top retail news, Rent-A-Center, Inc. has closed on its acquisition of Acima Holdings, while Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc. announced that it has...

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Today In Payments Around The World: KreditBee Lands $75 Million In Series C Round; Lakestar’s Hommels Launches SPAC
Today In Payments Around The World: KreditBee Lands $75 Million In Series C Round; Lakestar’s...
February 18, 2021  |  International

In today’s top payments news around the world, India-based KreditBee has raised $75 million in a Series C round, while Lakestar Founder Klaus Hommels has...

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Blue Apron Counts On Innovation To Drive Post-Pandemic Growth
Blue Apron Counts On Innovation To Drive Post-Pandemic Growth
February 18, 2021  |  Retail

Blue Apron has had a strong year, as homebound consumers turn to meal kits to enjoy fresh cooking without the risks and inconveniences of grocery...

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Singapore May List Blank-Check Companies, Or SPACs, This Year
Singapore May List Blank-Check Companies, Or SPACs, This Year
February 18, 2021  |  IPO

The Singapore Exchange, a major stock market in Asia, has reportedly been considering the idea of listing blank-check companies. Now, CEO Loh Boon Chye said...

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Chinese Grocery App Dingdong Maicai Considering US IPO
Chinese Grocery App Dingdong Maicai Considering US IPO
February 18, 2021  |  International

Chinese grocery app Dingdong Maicai is considering an initial public offering (IPO) in the U.S. to advance expansion in the fresh food delivery market, Bloomberg...

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