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Airbnb Launches Digital Gift Cards for UK Customers
November 11, 2021

Loyalty programs and other special offerings are popular in the U.K., where 76% of all consumers receive regular rewards or discounts from at least one of the businesses with which they shop. This data was revealed in a recent PYMNTS report on ‘Making Loyalty Work...

International
Singapore’s Doctor Anywhere Acquires Thailand’s Telemed Doctor Raksa
November 11, 2021

Singapore-based telehealth company Doctor Anywhere (DA) is acquiring telemedicine platform Doctor Raksa for undisclosed terms, according to a press release on Thursday (Nov. 11). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Monetary Authority of Singapore and UAE Sign Digital Trade Financing Pact 
November 11, 2021

Singapore’s Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) on Thursday (Nov. 11) announced the completion of a cross-border digital trade financing pilot.  Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Mumbai eCommerce Aggregator Evenflow Acquires Third Brand in Three Weeks
November 11, 2021

eCommerce aggregator Evenflow Brands has acquired sports and fitness supplement venture Xtrim, its third acquisition in the past three weeks, according to a BusinessToday.in report Thursday (Nov. 11). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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‘Democratization Of Finance’ Means Affordable Products For European Clients
November 09, 2021

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EMEA Daily: UK FinTech JUMO Raises $120M; ShipBob Plans 20 Fulfillment Centers in Europe
November 08, 2021

In today’s top Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) news, the FinTech JUMO raises $120 million to support emerging market entrepreneurs; logistics-based startup ShipBob plans 20 fulfillment centers in Europe; Fiverr launches new solutions for small business management; Egypt’s central bank approves instant payment regulations;...

International
Equity Group Debuts $4.5B Pandemic Business Recovery Initiative
November 08, 2021

Kenya-based Equity Group Holdings announced Monday (Nov. 8) the debut of a 500-billion shilling ($4.5 billion) loan effort aimed at pulling small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) out of the economic doldrums triggered by the pandemic, Reuters reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

South East Asia
FinTech Airwallex Granted Payment License from Singapore’s Central Bank
November 08, 2021

Global FinTech platform Airwallex was granted a payments license in Singapore, boosting the company’s operations in the ASEAN region, according to a press release sent to PYMNTS on Monday (Nov. 8). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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EMEA Regulation Roundup: European Commission Adopts Delegated Act on Cybersecurity; UAE to Merge All Government’s...
November 07, 2021

In recent top Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) news, the European Commission has announced the adoption of the Delegated Act on Cybersecurity for the Radio Equipment Directive (RED), aimed at ensuring a greater level of cybersecurity, personal data protection and privacy for connected...