U.K.

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom (UK) or Britain, is a sovereign country in north-western Europe, off the north-­western coast of the European mainland.

Today In Payments Around The World: Clearpay Rolls Out With Retailers In France, Spain; Deliveroo Aims To Raise $1.4 Billion Via IPO Stock Sales
Today In Payments Around The World: Clearpay Rolls Out With Retailers In France, Spain; Deliveroo...
March 15, 2021  |  International

In today’s top payments news around the world, Afterpay has rolled out its Clearpay service to merchants in France and Spain, while the U.K.’s Deliveroo...

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Deliveroo Seeks To Raise $1.4 Billion Through IPO Stock Sales
Deliveroo Seeks To Raise $1.4 Billion Through IPO Stock Sales
March 15, 2021  |  IPO

U.K.-based Deliveroo is gearing up to raise $1.4 billion in a planned initial public offering (IPO) of stock, CNBC reported. The delivery service, which is...

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Plaid, Codat Team To Target UK SMB Loan Sector
Plaid, Codat Team To Target UK SMB Loan Sector
March 14, 2021  |  B2B Payments

Plaid and Codat unveiled a new offering in the U.K. that the companies say will make it easier for small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) to...

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UK Govt Report: FinTech Needs Investment, Sandboxes And Job Training 
UK Govt Report: FinTech Needs Investment, Sandboxes And Job Training 
March 09, 2021  |  International

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UK Presses Further Ahead With Open Banking Ambitions
UK Presses Further Ahead With Open Banking Ambitions
March 09, 2021  |  B2B Payments

More countries around the world are following in the U.K.’s open banking footsteps, but now, the U.K. is ready to forge even further ahead with...

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SoftBank-Backed Greensill Capital Seeks UK Insolvency Protection
SoftBank-Backed Greensill Capital Seeks UK Insolvency Protection
March 08, 2021  |  International

London-based Greensill Capital filed for insolvency protection following the takeover of its banking services division by U.K. regulators and the freezing of its funds by...

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Late Payment Challenges Show Need For Supply Chain Solutions
Late Payment Challenges Show Need For Supply Chain Solutions
March 08, 2021  |  B2B Payments

Firms such as Greensill provide supply chain finance, which if used correctly can be a tool to combat late B2B payments. But amid Greensill’s apparent...

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UK Eyes Improving LATAM Trade Agreements
UK Eyes Improving LATAM Trade Agreements
March 07, 2021  |  B2B Payments

U.K. businesses seeking post-Brexit opportunities beyond the eurozone have abundant possibilities in Central America, a region whose residents once bought one-third of their imports from...

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Britain Launches Probe Into Apple Over Alleged Antitrust Violations
Britain Launches Probe Into Apple Over Alleged Antitrust Violations
March 04, 2021  |  ANTITRUST

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched a probe into Apple’s App Store over allegations that the terms and conditions violate competition law. Get...

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