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EMEA Daily: BLIK Goes International With VIAMO Acquisition; Zuora to Acquire Zephr for $44M to Expand Subscription Solutions
EMEA Daily: BLIK Goes International With VIAMO Acquisition; Zuora to Acquire Zephr for $44M to...
August 26, 2022  |  Europe

Today in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, the company that operates Poland’s BLIK mobile payment solution is set to acquire the Slovakian FinTech VIAMO....

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Europe’s High Street Retailers Feel Loss of Chinese Luxury Shoppers
Europe’s High Street Retailers Feel Loss of Chinese Luxury Shoppers
August 26, 2022  |  Retail

Since the start of the pandemic in 2020, Chinese tourists — once the darlings of luxury spending on European high streets — have been such...

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B2B Resale Platform LePrix Focuses on Wholesale, Expands to Europe
B2B Resale Platform LePrix Focuses on Wholesale, Expands to Europe
August 18, 2022  |  B2B Payments

Aiming to make it easier for merchants to tap into what it says is one of the fastest growing sectors in retail, LePrix has expanded...

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Danish FinTechs Plug Regional Firms Into Global Commercial Networks
Danish FinTechs Plug Regional Firms Into Global Commercial Networks
August 16, 2022  |  Europe

The Nordic countries are often considered pioneers when it comes to digital innovation and payments. With some of the lowest cash usage in the world...

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Is Digital Healthcare Advancing Faster Than EU Lawmakers Can Adapt and Regulate?
Is Digital Healthcare Advancing Faster Than EU Lawmakers Can Adapt and Regulate?
August 11, 2022  |  Healthcare

Industry experts have said the lack of standards of practice in Germany, Europe’s largest healthcare market, is hampering the growth of digital healthcare and causing...

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Voice of the CFO: Global Challenges Require Big-Picture Thinking, Local Focus
Voice of the CFO: Global Challenges Require Big-Picture Thinking, Local Focus
August 10, 2022  |  CFO

Global companies are facing macro challenges not seen for decades — war in Europe, inflation and labor challenges. Rumors of recession on the horizon and...

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EMEA Daily: UAE Money Laundering Watchdog to Crack Down on Crypto Payments; Deutsche Bank Hires Traydstream for Document Checking
EMEA Daily: UAE Money Laundering Watchdog to Crack Down on Crypto Payments; Deutsche Bank Hires...
August 08, 2022  |  Europe

Today in Europe the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is cracking down on money laundering by requiring estate agents to...

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EBA Chair Says Staffing Is ‘Major Concern’ for Crypto Regulation
EBA Chair Says Staffing Is ‘Major Concern’ for Crypto Regulation
July 31, 2022  |  Legal & Regulation

There are reportedly “major concerns” among European regulatory officials about the ability to hire specialized staff to help regulate crypto. Authorities worry about how they...

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EMEA Daily: Amazon to Raise Prime Subscription Price in Europe; Virgin Money Announces BNPL Credit Card
EMEA Daily: Amazon to Raise Prime Subscription Price in Europe; Virgin Money Announces BNPL Credit...
July 26, 2022  |  Cross-border Payments

Amazon to Raise Prime Subscription Price in Europe to Offset Inflation In a bid to offset the increased cost of goods and shipping services, Amazon...

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