EDB Banking App Backs 500+ UAE Firms Since September
EDB Banking App Backs 500+ UAE Firms Since September
December 29, 2021  |  International

The Emirates Development Bank said Wednesday (Dec. 29) that since the bank launched its Business Banking App in September, more than 500 United Arab Emirates-based...

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UK Consumers Face Food Shortages in 2022
UK Consumers Face Food Shortages in 2022
December 29, 2021  |  International

Next year could bring food supply disruptions and empty grocery store shelves to people in the U.K. thanks to new EU border controls, British food...

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India’s Unicorns Multiply as ‘House of Brands’ Direct-to-Consumer Concept Takes Wing
India’s Unicorns Multiply as ‘House of Brands’ Direct-to-Consumer Concept Takes Wing
December 29, 2021  |  eCommerce

India abounds in unicorns this year, the newest being New Delhi-based GlobalBees, founded in April and now valued at $1.1 billion after its $110 million...

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Paysend, Tencent Collaborate on Cross-Border Payments
Paysend, Tencent Collaborate on Cross-Border Payments
December 29, 2021  |  Cross-border Payments

Card-to-card and international payments platform Paysend has launched a technology partnership with Tencent Holdings’ FinTech division that will let people receive money over Tencent’s WeChat...

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British Companies Targeting US Retail Investors
British Companies Targeting US Retail Investors
December 29, 2021  |  Markets

Nearly 30 firms that are either headquartered in the U.K. or have stock market listings in the region have registered for two major “over-the-counter” markets...

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ProShares Launching Metaverse ETF
ProShares Launching Metaverse ETF
December 29, 2021  |  Investments

ProShares applied to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for an exchange-traded fund (ETF) focused on the metaverse on Tuesday (Dec. 28), according to a...

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Central Bank of Ireland: Stores Can’t Refuse Cash Payments
Central Bank of Ireland: Stores Can’t Refuse Cash Payments
December 29, 2021  |  Payment Methods

The rapid rise in popularity of digital and contactless payments in Ireland has caught the attention of a leading consumer association when some stores reportedly...

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Connected Cars to Strut Their Stuff at CES
Connected Cars to Strut Their Stuff at CES
December 29, 2021  |  CES

Automakers will be among the more than 2,200 exhibitors displaying their latest technology at CES, running Jan. 5-8. The annual tech event is to be...

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For Large Restaurant Brands, 2021 Was Better Than Normal  
For Large Restaurant Brands, 2021 Was Better Than Normal  
December 29, 2021  |  Restaurant innovation

2021 was a good year for major restaurant chains, not only in contrast to the devastating year before, but also by pre-pandemic standards. Get the...

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