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Travelex establishes new Asia-Pacific headquarters in Shanghai

Travelex, a Finablr company and a market leading independent foreign exchange specialist, today announced that it has established a new Asia-Pacific headquarters in Shanghai. As part of the move, Travelex is one of four companies to participate in the prestigious Certificating Ceremony for Multinational Corporation’s Regional Headquarters and Research & Development (R&D) Centers.

Thursday, December 5, 2019 - 09:14
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Are Banks really responsible in a digital world? Challenges on United Nations

This week, we held a discussion on Responsible Banking on the 25th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP25). It connected different experts from Bank of Spain, Santander, etc, with the coordination of CEU.

Green and Responsible Banking

Thursday, December 5, 2019 - 08:57
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Path Solutions tops the Islamic Finance category in bobsguide Software Rankings 2019

Path Solutions, a worldwide provider of Islamic software solutions and services ranked first for the second year in a row in the annual bobsguide Software Rankings’ Islamic Finance category.

Thursday, December 5, 2019 - 08:28
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bitFlyer launches ‘Instant Buy’ to make buying cryptocurrency more accessible

Today, leading cryptocurrency exchange bitFlyer has announced the launch of Instant Buy on its Buy/Sell exchange platform in Europe. The feature, available on desktop and smartphone, allows users to buy cryptocurrency directly from bitFlyer, using credit card, debit card or local instant transfer methods such as Sofort, iDeal and GiroPay.

Thursday, December 5, 2019 - 08:23
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Cards are the preferred payment method for both consumers and merchants

According to a new reportCards in the evolving European payments landscape’ presented today by Payments Europe, Europeans believe that card payments provide more added value than any other payment method. Nine in ten consumers (87%) across Europe feel comfortable paying by card as it helps ensure safe and secure transactions. Ninety percent of retailers agree that the benefits brought by card payments outweigh any associated cost.

Thursday, December 5, 2019 - 07:07
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PayNearby wins ‘Best Fintech Innovation in Financial Inclusion’ Award

PayNearby, India’s largest hyperlocal FinTech network has won the ‘Best Fintech Innovation in Financial Inclusion’ award for offering last mile access to consumers in the underbanked sectors across the country.  PayNearby was selected based on the organization’s operational performance over the last year, innovative technology & commitment to the development of the underserved of the country. The India Finance Inclusive Awards was presented by Mr.

Thursday, December 5, 2019 - 07:01
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Cryptocurrency Firm Gemini Hires Starling Co-founder Sawyer to Lead European Expansion
Cryptocurrency firm Gemini

Gemini, the cryptocurrency exchange set up by the Winklevoss twins, has hired Starling Bank co-founder Julian Sawyer to spearhead a move into the European market.

Sawyer has been appointed managing director of the UK and Europe, responsible for shaping Gemini's overall strategy in the region, developing products and hiring out a team from his base in London.

Sawyer left Starling in the summer after four years as COO of the app-only bank he co-founded. Before Starling he founded management consultancy Bluerock Consulting.

Thursday, December 5, 2019 - 05:19
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Nationwide Invests in Charity App Percent
Nationwide Building Society

Nationwide Building Society has dipped into its £50 million venture fund to take an undisclosed stake in app-based donations startup Percent.

Percent offers users a card-linked app with the opportunity to donate a percentage of their spending at participating retailers to their chosen charity or local good cause.

The Percent app, which has an initial focus on students and young people, is being rolled out in cities across the UK and has so far signed up over 1000 retail brands, including Byron, Zizzi’s and Franco Manca.

Thursday, December 5, 2019 - 05:16
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BBVA to Leverage Intel Partnership for Data Mining and AI
BBVA

BBVA has added Intel to its roster of partnerships with top tech firms, following similar agreements with Cisco, Red Hat, Salesforce, Amazon Web Services and IBM.

Thursday, December 5, 2019 - 05:13
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NatWest Opens Doors to UK’s Entrepreneur Community
NatWest

NatWest has today announced it is opening its doors to new applications to join its in-house Entrepreneur Accelerator programme, offering a fully funded support programme for UK scale-ups and high growth businesses looking to scale and succeed.

The bank is now accepting applications from growing businesses with ambition to scale to join the programme, with aims to support around 1,600 businesses through the programme next year.

Thursday, December 5, 2019 - 05:09
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