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EMEA Daily: Brand Aggregator Flummox Raises $12.9M; Wirecard Ex-Boss Markus Braun Charged With Fraud
March 14, 2022

In today’s top Europe, Middle East and Africa news, brand aggregator Flummox raised $12.9 million (€11.8 million), while former Wirecard CEO Markus Braun has been charged with fraud, breach of trust and accounting manipulation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Gorillas Finalizes M&A Deal for French Start-Up Frichti 
March 14, 2022

German express delivery startup Gorillas finalized the closing of its first acquisition deal for the French delivery start-up Frichti for undisclosed terms, according to multiple media reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Singapore Issues Financial Sanctions on Russia
March 14, 2022

Singapore’s central bank is the latest financial institution to take economic measures against Russia for its invasion of Ukraine, Bloomberg reported Monday (March 14). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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China’s Equities Rout’s Roots Go Beyond COVID, Macro Concerns
March 14, 2022

Perfect storms are gathering in all corners of the globe to roil stocks – no matter where you look. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe...

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European Banks to Isolate Russian FI Computer Networks
March 14, 2022

In the latest move to protect Ukraine from Russian cyberattacks following the invasion, European banks with branches in Russia are separating those financial institutions (FIs) from their computer networks, Bloomberg reported Monday (March 14). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Lunar Uses Digital to Dislodge Nordic Incumbents and Gain Banking Market Share
March 14, 2022

They may be small in size and each with a population of fewer than 6 million people, but countries in the Nordic region like Norway, Denmark and Finland are global leaders in innovation, with some of the most advanced banking infrastructure in the world. Get...

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China Locks Down Tech Hub Shenzhen as COVID Cases Rise
March 13, 2022

With COVID cases rising, China has issued a new lockdown for its tech hub, Bloomberg reported Sunday (March 13). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe...

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Russia’s Central Bank Keeps Stock Market Closed
March 13, 2022

The Russian central bank won’t be reopening stock market trading on the Moscow Exchange between March 14-18, Reuters reported Saturday (March 12). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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MoneyGram Suspends Service in Russia
March 13, 2022

MoneyGram plans to quit offering its services in Russia over that country’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine, a company statement said Friday (March 11). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...