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Russia’s Tech Brain Drain Provides Eastern European Startups Opportunity For Brain Gain
October 25, 2022

While Western European countries have long dominated the region’s venture capital (VC) landscape, Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) is fast emerging as a hotbed of investment opportunity, with several new funds closed this year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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EU Approves Merger of Nordic Mobile Payments Firms MobilePay, Vipps
October 21, 2022

Denmark-based digital payments app MobilePay has announced that the EU Commission has approved its merger with Norway-based smartphone digital payments app Vipps.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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CFOs Lean Toward Short-Term Investments Amid Stock Market Volatility
October 21, 2022

Whether it’s inflation volatility, market volatility or interest rate volatility, the uncertain macroeconomic landscape has had a huge impact on cross-border treasury management, forcing chief financial officers (CFOs) and treasurers to adopt strategies that will help hedge their businesses against the present mix of volatile...

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Exits, Partnerships Signal Ongoing Shakeup In Competitive EU Q-Commerce Market
October 20, 2022

The global delivery food market has been going through a shakeup this year, one that has been defined by high-profile exits, partnerships and consolidation moves as industry players seek to gain an edge in the fast-growing, competitive European quick commerce market. Get the Full Story...

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Nigeria Promotes Innovation, Becomes Latest African Country to Pass Startup Act
October 20, 2022

With presidential assent marking its final passage into law, the Nigeria Startup Bill has become the Nigeria Startup Act as of Wednesday (Oct. 19). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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EMEA Daily: Amazon Ramps Up Lawsuits Against Fake Review Sites
October 20, 2022

Today in Europe, the Middle East and Africa news, U.K. bank NatWest announced a new partnership with Vodeno to establish a Banking-as-a-Service business, and Amazon has filed new lawsuits against review brokers in Spain and Italy. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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EMEA Daily: Deliveroo to Exit Dutch Market in November
October 19, 2022

Today in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Deliveroo announced the date for its withdrawal from the Dutch market, and Egyptian B2B marketplace MaxAB announced plans for regional expansion following the close of a $40 million pre-Series B round. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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EMEA Daily: Meta to Sell Giphy Following CMA Ruling
October 18, 2022

Today in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, the U.K’s Competition and Markets authority announced that Meta is set to sell Giphy following the authority’s antitrust ruling. Meanwhile, Wise upgraded its outlook for 2022 against a backdrop of increased transaction fees for customers. Get the...

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Pound Rebounds on New UK Chancellor’s First Day but Import-Export Challenges Remain
October 17, 2022

Last month, when then-Chancellor of the Exchequer Kwasi Kwarteng announced sweeping tax cuts in the U.K., the currency markets reacted with swift retribution for what was perceived as a reckless decision that prioritized free market zeal over fiscal responsibility. Get the Full Story Complete the...