United Kingdom

Contingency Plans Mulled Ahead of Brexit
Contingency Plans Mulled Ahead of Brexit
July 25, 2017  |  Brexit

Contingency plans seemed to be the name of the game in recent days as relates to Brexit, and as the Telegraph reported, companies are gearing...

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In Land Of Free Banking Apps, Red Ink And Investor Support Only Go So Far
In Land Of Free Banking Apps, Red Ink And Investor Support Only Go So Far
July 14, 2017  |  Banking

Upstarts are trying to eat traditional banks’ lunch, especially in Europe. But the field is a crowded one, awash in red ink. Will the capital pie...

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UK Government Recruits Big Banks For SME Trade Finance
UK Government Recruits Big Banks For SME Trade Finance
July 13, 2017  |  B2B Payments

As part of a broader effort to keep the economy strong post-Brexit, the United Kingdom has reportedly reached a deal with the nation’s largest banks...

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Online Purchases Rule The UK Commerce Arena
Online Purchases Rule The UK Commerce Arena
June 20, 2017  |  Payment Methods

As the popularity of online shopping continues to rise, it comes as no surprise that there has also been an uptick in card-not-present purchases. Worldwide,...

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This Is Brexit? First U.K. Consumer Spending Drop In Four Years
This Is Brexit? First U.K. Consumer Spending Drop In Four Years
June 13, 2017  |  International

The pound has been on a downward spiral since the Brexit referendum, and that inflation is reflected in lack of consumer spending. In May, the...

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UK Government Renews Calls For Clampdown On End-To-End Encryption
UK Government Renews Calls For Clampdown On End-To-End Encryption
June 06, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

The U.K. government, in the wake of the terrorist attack over the weekend, is increasing its calls for governments around the world to work together...

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UK Endures Q1 Insolvency Spike
UK Endures Q1 Insolvency Spike
June 01, 2017  |  B2B Payments

U.K. business insolvencies are up, according to new analysis from Hudson Weir. The London-based insolvency firm released the latest data this week and called attention...

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Food Ordering Startup Delivery Hero Makes Second Acquisition In Six Months
Food Ordering Startup Delivery Hero Makes Second Acquisition In Six Months
May 31, 2017  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Berlin-based Delivery Hero has made its second acquisition in six months, buying Kuwaiti rival Carriage for an undisclosed price. According to Business Insider, the acquisition...

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Brexit Exodus Trickling Toward a Steady Stream?
Brexit Exodus Trickling Toward a Steady Stream?
May 25, 2017  |  International

The exodus fomented by Brexit may be quickening.   As noted by sources including CNN Money, data shows that 117,000 individuals, who have citizenship in European...

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