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Microsoft to Open New AI Hub in London
Microsoft to Open New AI Hub in London
April 08, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

Microsoft AI, an artificial intelligence (AI)-focused organization formed by the tech company in March, is opening a new AI hub in London. The Microsoft AI...

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Swan Taps Wise to Enable International Payments for European Companies
Swan Taps Wise to Enable International Payments for European Companies
April 05, 2024  |  Cross-border Payments

European embedded finance firm Swan has integrated Wise Platform to enable its clients to send and receive money from more than 190 countries.  With Wise Platform, which is Wise’s...

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Nearly 41% of UK Consumers Are Considered ‘Digital Enthusiasts’ 
Nearly 41% of UK Consumers Are Considered ‘Digital Enthusiasts’ 
April 05, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

In compiling the “U.K. Edition of the 2024 Global Digital Shopping Index,” PYMNTS Intelligence found that when compared to consumers in other regions, U.K. consumers...

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Commerzbank to Integrate PPI Platform, ISO 20022 for X-Border Payments
Commerzbank to Integrate PPI Platform, ISO 20022 for X-Border Payments
April 04, 2024  |  Banking

Commerzbank is updating its payments platform in Germany to execute cross-border payments. The bank will use the Swift network to process cross-border payments and the...

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Klarna Late Fees Spark Uptick in On-Time Payments
Klarna Late Fees Spark Uptick in On-Time Payments
April 04, 2024  |  Buy Now Pay Later

Klarna is reportedly sending fewer British customers to debt collectors after introducing late fees. The share of accounts in the United Kingdom using the Swedish company’s...

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ClearBank Considers US Expansion After Hitting Profitability
ClearBank Considers US Expansion After Hitting Profitability
April 04, 2024  |  Banking

Embedded banking firm ClearBank is reportedly planning to expand into Europe and the U.S. Charles McManus, the British firm’s CEO, told Bloomberg News Thursday (April...

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Scayl Raises $108 Million for FinTech Lenders
Scayl Raises $108 Million for FinTech Lenders
April 03, 2024  |  Investments

Debt financing platform Scayl has raised $108 million to lend to other European FinTech lenders. Billing itself as a “Fintech for Fintech Lenders,” Scayl said it helps...

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Sovos and PwC in Belgium Partner on eInvoicing, eReporting Solutions
Sovos and PwC in Belgium Partner on eInvoicing, eReporting Solutions
March 28, 2024  |  Partnerships

Sovos, a global tax software provider, has joined forces with PwC in Belgium to streamline the adoption of eInvoicing among businesses. This collaboration establishes a...

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UK FCA Prioritizes Digital Innovation, Fraud Prevention for 2024
UK FCA Prioritizes Digital Innovation, Fraud Prevention for 2024
March 26, 2024  |  emea

Amid a challenging economic landscape, the U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has unveiled its Business Plan for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, marking the culmination of its three-year strategic roadmap.  One of...

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