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...
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...
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...
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...
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 —...
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...
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...
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...
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...