Ant International Announces Sustainability Framework, Serving 100 mn Merchants to Advance Inclusive Growth in Re-globalisation
- The now-independent company combines techfin and sustainability work&nbs..
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International fintech leader Paynt announces acquisition of Canadian payment firm E-xact Transactions, solidifying North American foothold
Firm set to complete further US acquisition by end of 2025 London, UK, June, 2025 - Paynt, a global payment technology leader, has strategic..
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Clearhaus goes physical: Aarhus-based fintech turns 10 and sets its sights on Unified Commerce
Clearhaus celebrates 10 years as an active acquirer and takes the next step toward Unified Commerce. Clearhaus, one of Denmark’s leading ac..
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World at brink of “second digital gold rush”
But companies are struggling to monetise AI – and CFOs are sounding the alarm.New data has revealed that 71% of&nbs..
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When climate disruption becomes a boardroom issue: Why I don't speak to the CSO without the CFO in the room
By Mike Mason, Chief Operating Officer at Earth BloxIn the past, sustainability used to be a passion project. Something bolted onto the business,..
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VJ TECHNOLOGY DISTRIBUTOR ACCREDITATION RECOGNISES IMPORTANCE OF PRODUCT INFO POST GRENFELL
VJ Technology, the UK leading distributor of fixings, fasteners and building consumables to the construction and infrastructure sector, has passed the..
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SKSC RENEWS ISO 14001, DEMONSTRATING HIGH STANDARDS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT STANDARDS
SKSC, (Smurfit Kappa Security Concepts), the internationally recognised high security printing and identity management solutions provider, h..
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Strides Pharma Consolidates European Business-to-Business Operations in Switzerland
· Market proximity of Strides Pharma International AG, based in Zug, Switzerland, opens the way for rapid ..
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PLANNING AND POWER BCS ANNOUNCES WINTER SURVEY 2025 FINDINGS
January 2025: The UK planning system remains an area of major concern and is seen as a significant barrier to the development of data ..
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Some global property catastrophe reinsurance rates to fall 5% to 15% on Jan 1, broker says
LONDON (Reuters) – Global property catastrophe reinsurance rates will fall 5% to 15% on Jan. 1 for books of businesses which hav..
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Ant International sees robust growth across pillar businesses of payments, digitalisation, and inclusive financial services in 2024
Numbers show Alipay+ expands a vibrant wallet-based payment and digitalisation space that further strengthens WorldFirst and Antom, t..
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SKSC LAUNCHES NEW SERVICE IN NORTH AFRICA TO SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESS
SKSC, (Smurfit Kappa Security Concepts), the internationally recognised high security printing and identity management solutions provi..
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Swiss International University Announces $21.7 Million Acquisition of Academies in Switzerland, Dubai and Kyrgyzstan
Swiss International University LLC acquires four leading academies in Switzerland, Kyrgyzstan and the UAE from a well-established lear..
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UK creates new businesses at slowest rate since 2010
LONDON (Reuters) – Britons started new businesses last year at the slowest rate since 2010, a potential warning sign for longer-..
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Smaller game titles stretched by delays in crowded market, Embracer CEO says
By Jesus Calero (Reuters) – Game development delays and extended production timelines are straining video game companies, the CE..
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Games developer Embracer misses Q2 operating profit forecast
By Jesus Calero (Reuters) – Games developer Embracer on Thursday posted a bigger-than-expected drop in second-quarter operating ..
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German regulator sets stamp price guidelines, shrugging off DHL protest
DUESSELDORF (Reuters) – Germany’s network regulator confirmed its guidelines for the pricing of postage stamps on Monday, ..
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Richemont say US business in good position for growth
ZURICH (Reuters) -Richemont’s U.S. business is in a good position to carry on growing now that uncertainty around this week̵..
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NEW LEADERSHIP TEAM DRIVES MAJOR YEAR-ON-YEAR GROWTH AT INFINOX CAPITAL LIMITED
Companies House filings show a 117% increase in pre-tax profits and 70% reduction in administration costs New Leadership Team inclu..
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Walmart, other US retailers import fewer Christmas goods ahead of tepid holiday season
By Richa Naidu, Aishwarya Venugopal and Siddharth Cavale (Reuters) – Santa Claus is not delivering as many Christmas trees, toys..
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CFE Finance Group acquires 100% of TechStar, a leader in the Metaverse A €6 million investment in the Meta Presence® platform
CFE Finance Group, an investment banking boutique, has acquired 100% of TechStar, a pioneering company in industrial metaverse technol..
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DHL reports Q3 net income below expectations
(Reuters) -German logistics giant DHL reported a third quarter net income of 751 million euros ($817 million) on Tuesday, missing anal..
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China EV price deal needs be as effective as tariffs, says EU official
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Any agreement reached with Chinese producers on minimum prices for electric vehicles would need to be as ef..
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Burberry shares jump on Moncler bid report
(Reuters) -Burberry shares rose as much as 8% on Monday after a media report said Italian luxury outerwear maker Moncler was consideri..
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Ericsson signs 5G ORAN deal with Spain’s MasOrange
By Supantha Mukherjee STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Ericsson has signed a 5G deal with Spain’s largest telecoms operator, M..
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Volkswagen’s Traton reports higher sales in weak truck market
(Reuters) -Volkswagen’s truck unit Traton on Monday reported a 3% rise in nine-month revenue amid subdued demand for comm..
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Analysis-Bricks over clicks as shops come back into fashion in Europe
By Alberto Chiumento and Paolo Laudani (Reuters) – The rise of online shopping has led to swathes of store closures, casting dou..
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Italgas posts third-quarter core profit up 10.9% ahead of 2i Rete Gas acquisition
(Reuters) -Europe’s biggest gas distributor Italgas on Thursday reported 10.9% growth in third-quarter adjusted core earn..
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Adidas raises 2024 guidance again, citing good brand momentum
(Reuters) -Adidas on Tuesday raised its full-year sales and profit guidance, citing better than expected performance in the thi..
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Britain’s SSE rebuffed EDP proposal to merge, sources say
By Andres Gonzalez, Sarah McFarlane and Sergio Goncalves LONDON (Reuters) – Portugal’s main power utility EDP initi..
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Prospering in Economic Uncertainty: A Strategic Guide for Entrepreneurs
In times of economic uncertainty, rising inflation, and financial instability, entrepreneurs need to embrace strategies that promote r..
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UK economy returns to growth in August after two months of stagnation
By Suban Abdulla and Andy Bruce LONDON (Reuters) -Britain’s economy grew in August after two consecutive months of stagnation, p..
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Spain’s top fashion retailers to launch trial to collect clothes waste in 2025
By Corina Pons MADRID (Reuters) – Spain’s largest fashion companies will start collecting discarded clothes from Ap..
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IKEA sales fall 5% after price cuts amid weak housing market
By Helen Reid LONDON (Reuters) – IKEA annual sales fell 5% after the Swedish budget homeware retailer cut prices in a bid..
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Britain outlines details of closely watched workers’ rights plan
LONDON (Reuters) -Britain’s Labour government set out its plans on Thursday for the biggest change to employment law in a genera..
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Online shopping returns to growth in Europe amid fierce competition
By Helen Reid LONDON (Reuters) – Recovering consumer confidence has boosted online shopping in Europe this year, industry group ..
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Online retailer Shein’s 2023 sales hit $2 billion in UK
By Helen Reid (Reuters) -Shein’s British business made 1.55 billion pounds ($2 billion) in revenue in 2023, a filing by the on..
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