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...
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...
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...
The White House is seeking “innovative options” to restart remittances to Cuba, it said when sending back some recommendations that had been made by the Treasury Department and State Department, Reuters reported Friday (Nov. 5). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...
Today in payments around the world, Polish eCommerce firm Allegro will acquire Czech retailer Mall Group for $1 billion, and a European Central Bank board member explains his optimism about the digital euro. Plus, Colombian delivery app Rappi is set to go public next year,...
The global cross-border payments platform Thunes has gotten permission to conduct merchant acquisition services in France, with plans to expand these capabilities throughout Europe. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...
Today in payments around the world, Hong Kong’s Faster Payment System (FPS) averages $667.9M in daily transaction volume, and buy now, pay later (BNPL) firm Klarna launches an all-in-one shopping app. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...
In today’s top Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) news, Israel’s Fiverr pays $95 million for Stoke, and Swiss firm Aktiia raises $17.5 million in a Series A round. Plus, Swedish buy now, pay later (BNPL) giant Klarna acquires U.K.-based price comparison service PriceRunner,...
Fortress Night, the Chinese adaptation of Epic Games’ Fortnite, will close later in November, without any reason given so far by the company, BBC reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...
