Italy

Italy’s Central Bank Clashes With Government Over Cash Policy
Italy’s Central Bank Clashes With Government Over Cash Policy
December 05, 2022  |  Cash

Italy’s central bank is warning the new government about the risks of a cash-heavy economy. As new Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s government looks to ease...

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Italy’s New Government Now Likes Cash
Italy’s New Government Now Likes Cash
December 04, 2022  |  Digital Payments

Italy could give merchants permission to decline digital payments on transactions under 60 euros. New prime minister Giorgia Meloni has proposed that change in her...

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Italian Banking Group Sella Launches Biometric Payment Card
Italian Banking Group Sella Launches Biometric Payment Card
November 22, 2022  |  Biometrics

Italian banking group Sella Group has collaborated with IDEMIA to launch biometric payment cards that are powered by IDEX Biometrics’ TrustedBio fingerprint sensor solution. Sella...

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Report: Italian Bank Intesa to Sell Stake in Payments Firm Nexi
Report: Italian Bank Intesa to Sell Stake in Payments Firm Nexi
November 14, 2022  |  Investments

Italian bank Intesa Sanpaolo has reportedly announced it will sell its stake in the Italian payments firm Nexi while continuing its strategic relationship with the...

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Worldline Set to Buy Banco Desio’s Merchant-Acquiring Activities
Worldline Set to Buy Banco Desio’s Merchant-Acquiring Activities
November 07, 2022  |  Acquisitions

The French multinational payment firm Worldline announced on Monday (Nov. 7) that it will purchase Banco Desio’s merchant-acquiring activities for 100 million euros ($100.3 million)....

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EMEA Daily: Ikea Pushes Affordability as Inflation Looms
EMEA Daily: Ikea Pushes Affordability as Inflation Looms
October 13, 2022  |  International

Today in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) news, Ikea reaffirms its commitment to affordability, while Adyen announces the launch of its platform in...

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PostePay, Mastercard Usher in RTP Solution in Italy
PostePay, Mastercard Usher in RTP Solution in Italy
October 11, 2022  |  Partnerships

PostePay and Mastercard are partnering to usher in a request-to-pay (RTP) solution in Italy to offer businesses greater control and flexibility over bill payments and...

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How Real Estate Disruptors Are Consolidating To Capture EU PropTech Market
How Real Estate Disruptors Are Consolidating To Capture EU PropTech Market
October 10, 2022  |  Real Estate

Milan-based PropTech firm Casavo recently announced that it is acquiring Paris-based online estate agent Proprioo as part of its expansion into the French market. The...

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Over 90% Smartphone Penetration Creates Different Results in Spain, Italy
Over 90% Smartphone Penetration Creates Different Results in Spain, Italy
October 05, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Despite topping the PYMNTS ranking for smartphone ownership, the state of digital transformation in Italy and Spain diverges significantly. Drawing on data collected from over...

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