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EBA: Asylum Seekers Needlessly Blocked by EU Banks
January 05, 2022

The European Banking Authority (EBA) says banks in the European Union are blocking asylum seekers and other customers in misguided attempts to adhere to anti-money laundering (AML) regulations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Indonesia Digital Bank Rights Issue Attracts Grab Subsidiary Carro, Other Supporters
January 05, 2022

Car marketplace Carro, a subsidiary of food delivery platform Grab, is among several companies slated to participate in a 4.8-trillion-rupiah (about $334 million) rights issue by Indonesian digital lender Allo Bank, Reuters reported Wednesday (Jan. 5). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Revolut Singapore Gets OK to Offer Silver, Gold Trading
January 05, 2022

FinTech Revolut has gotten permission from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to allow customers to trade gold and silver on its app, finews.asia reported Wednesday (Jan. 5). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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3 Telco-Driven Apps To Watch in Emerging Markets in 2022
January 05, 2022

Super apps like China’s WeChat have become intrinsic to consumers’ lives, moving beyond messaging apps to cater to a wide array of digital service needs like payment transfers, buying train tickets, paying rent, or purchasing goods and services. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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EMEA Daily: Google Buys Israeli Cybersecurity Firm Siemplify for $500M, UK’s New Investment Rules Kicks...
January 04, 2022

In today’s top Europe, Middle East and Africa news, Google has purchased Israeli cybersecurity firm Siemplify for $500 million, and the U.K.’s new investment rules have kicked off, eyeing foreign mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Plus, Denmark’s ComplyCloud snags 4.5 million euros, French telco Orange backs...

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Pakistan Pushes Deadline for Corporate Digital Payments Switch to Jan. 31
January 04, 2022

Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Tuesday (Jan. 4) pushed back the deadline for the country’s corporate sector to switch to digital payments to Jan. 31, according to a Pakistan Today report. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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China Tightens Rules, Requires Company Data Review Before Listing Overseas
January 04, 2022

China has upped its regulations for online companies to be listed on overseas stock exchanges as it tightens its hold on an expanding technology sector. 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: UK’s Lloyds Acquires Stake in Loyalty App Bink, European Giants Consolidate in Delivery...
January 03, 2022

In today’s top Europe, Middle East and Africa news, U.K. high street bank Lloyds has acquired a stake in loyalty app Bink, while European giants Delivery Hero and Glovo have consolidated in the delivery space. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Late Payments Threaten 8% of UK Small Businesses
January 03, 2022

The U.K.’s Federation of Small Businesses says that a “late payment crisis,” coupled with high inflation and increased administration for international traders, is threatening to shrink the business community. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...