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IBanFirst, a leading global provider of foreign exchange and international payments for businesses, announces an innovative partnership with SeedBlink, Europe’s all-in-one equity and investment platform. The collaboration between the two European Fintechs introduces a bespoke solution for fundraising startups and their private investors, ensuring faster onboarding and access to preferential FX rates.

iBanFirst and SeedBlink Join Forces for Faster, Cost-Effective European Investments

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GURGAON, India--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 13, 2024-- HDFC ERGO General Insurance, India’s leading private-sector general insurance company, has onboarded Xceedance, a global provider of insurance-focused consulting, technology, operations support, and data solutions for many of the world’s largest P&C insurance organisations, as the strategic partner to launch its Duck Creek Technologies SaaS core insurance delivery solutions across India. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240812076945/en/ Amit Tiwari, President – EMEA & APAC, Xceedance (Photo: Business Wire)

Xceedance Onboarded as the Strategic Partner of HDFC ERGO to Implement Duck Creek’s Full Suite of SaaS Core Insurance Delivery Systems in India

Technology innovation could be the key to retaining talent. Our deep dive on building societies continues in the latest edition of Mambu’s Banking Insights for Growth. This time Mike Fisher from Mutual Vision and Nick Lawler from Mambu discuss the shift to serving a wider audience online and the efficiency gains in mortgage processing through automation.

Building a Bright Future for Building Societies | Part 2 | Mambu’s Banking Insights for Growth

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"They accidentally gave us 2 washers and a dryer when we only ordered 1 of each". Last month, Lowe’s experienced a glitch that lowered the price of its $2,300 Midea jumbo capacity refrigerator to just $169.

‘Lowe’s messed up’: Shopper says they got $2,300 fridge at Lowe’s for just $169

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Money transfer firm Wise is reportedly hoping to tap India’s $32 billion remittance market. To that end, Wise plans to begin signing up new customers in the world’s most populous nation after pausing that side of its business in the country, company officials told Bloomberg News Monday (Aug. 12).

Wise Resumes Signing Customers in India to Tap $32 Billion Remittance Market

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NEW studies show that Hyundai and Kia’s tech upgrades have staved off thieves after hundreds of cars were caught in a TikTok trend firestorm. The promising numbers come after particular Hyundai and Kia owners continued to apply for their chunk of a one-time settlement payment. Research from the Highway Loss Data Institute suggested that vehicle thefts […]

Hyundai & Kia customers can still claim one-time $3k payment – as brands insist new tech has led to big drop in theft

ERGO, O2 Telefónica and Telefónica Insurance have joined forces in the field of embedded insurance. Embedded insurance means insurance that is integrated into a third party’s products or services, whether it be insurance on the device when purchasing an electronic product, for example, or travel insurance. In future, O2’s private customers can book supplementary insurance digitally with just a few mouse clicks, and insure their everyday lives according to their needs. Billing is done automatically via the existing O2 invoice.

ERGO, O2 Telefónica & Telefónica Insurance Launch Embedded Insurance in Germany

Camilo Tellez-Merchan, Head of Digital Payments Innovation Hub, Better Than Cash Alliance, United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), and Gisela Davico, the Latin America & Caribbean Lead and Global Gender Lead, Better Than Cash Alliance have shared key insights that have released in a blog post by the World Economic Forum (WEF).

Digital Inclusion Strategy in Colombia Expected to Boost Financial Inclusion in LatAm Nation, Researchers Claim

Pibank, the direct banking solution of Intercredit Bank, has formally launched its U.S. presence with a 5.50% APY high-yield savings account. The direct bank, which already has a robust presence in Spain and Colombia, will now be offering its high-yield, customer-centric savings products to U.S. consumers. Pibank’s success stems from...

Pibank Launches its U.S. Presence

The Bank of Papua New Guinea (BPNG) has approved pilot projects aimed at transforming the nation’s financial landscape. According to The National, these projects will focus on the development and implementation of a digital identification system and a new superannuation insurance product, both of which are expected to enhance financial inclusion across the country.

Digital ID and superannuation pilot projects in PNG approved to boost financial inclusion

One Walmart shopper is issuing a warning against buying meat at the massive retail chain—but the reason why isn’t strictly tied to Walmart. It seems that customers at stores such as Walmart believe it's acceptable to grab perishable items, such as meat or dairy, and then place them on any available shelf if they decide they no longer want them.

Walmart customer shares why they will never shop for meat at the store leaving viewers torn

The latest survey on Halloumi Cheese Market is conducted to provide hidden gems performance analysis of Halloumi Cheese to better demonstrate competitive environment. The study is a mix of quantitative market stats and qualitative analytical information to uncover market size revenue breakdown by key business segments and end-use applications. The report bridges the historical data from 2019 to 2023 and forecasted till 2030. The outbreak of the latest scenario in Halloumi Cheese market has made companies uncertain about their future outlook as the disturbance in the value chain has made a serious economic slump. Some are the key & emerging players that are part of the coverage and profiled in the study are Danone S.A. (France), GCMMF (India), Nestlé S.A. (Switzerland), Land O’ Lakes, Inc. (United States), Kerry (Ireland), The Kraft Heinz Company (United States), ADM (United States), Lactosan A/S (Denmark), DairiConcepts, L.P (United States), Petrou Bros Dairy Products (Cyprus).

Halloumi Cheese Market Thriving Worldwide: Kerry, Danone

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In 1981, pop-music sensation Andy Gibb was at the top of the charts. The younger brother of Barry, Robin, and Maurice, a.k.a. The Bee Gees, commenced a tumultuous romance with actress Victoria Principle, who played Pam Ewing on Dallas, TV's then-Number 1 prime-time series. But after the relationship ended, Andy's life, already challenged by substance abuse, did as well. This is their tragic story.

The Tragic Death of Pop Star Andy Gibb & His Traumatic Romance with 'Dallas' Star Victoria Principle

Trust is essential in any relationship, and while it can take years to establish, it can be lost in an instant. For financial advisors, trust is the foundation of their client relationships and the overall success of their firm. That’s why the groundwork for an open and trusting connection must be laid from the moment the client first comes through the door.

Client Trust Begins With The First Step

Ticombo®, the international ticket marketplace, has announced a new partnership with Mangopay, a modular and flexible payment infrastructure provider for platforms, to transform the ticket selling and buying experience. Mangopay will manage Ticombo’s end-to-end payment flow from pay-in to payout as Ticombo works to provide a fair, trusted, and...

Ticombo Selects Mangopay to Transform the Ticket-Selling Experience

IN THE EVER-EVOLVING landscape of modern commerce, where first impressions hold immense value, the seamless blend of hospitality and retail design is continuing to be a transformative strategy for brands worldwide. Integrating hospitality principles into a design strategy benefits the customer experience, influences an environment, fosters loyalty and ultimately drives success. Consumers may vote with their wallets, but experiences matter more than simply buying product.

The Fusion of Hospitality and Retail

As the Olympic Games Paris 2024 ended with the Closing Ceremony yesterday, Visa, the Official Payment Technology Partner of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, issued further data revealing the positive impact of Paris 2024 on tourism and spending in France. Not only did Paris attract 42% more Visa cardholders in the first week of the Olympic Games than in the same period in 2023, but other cities hosting Olympic Games events also saw significant increases in visitors and spending, especially among fans who attended the competitions.

Visa Data Shows Boost in Tourism in France as the Olympic Games Paris 2024 Comes to a Close

Wise Payments Ltd. intends to begin signing up new clients in India for global remittances following a pause. This will be done to potentially acquire a larger share of a market that’s reportedly grown to $32 billion. The London-headquartered Fintech has stopped taking additional clients in recently so that...

Global Fintech Wise Plans to Sign Up More Clients in India, Will Focus on Acquiring Larger Share of Remittances Market

Cockroach Labs, the pioneer and leader of the cloud-native distributed SQL database market with CockroachDB, and PwC UK, a leader in professional services, today announced a strategic collaboration to reduce the risks, costs, and complexity of regulatory compliance and mainframe modernization. With this partnership, PwC UK and Cockroach Labs will...

Cockroach Labs and PwC UK Announce Strategic Collaboration, Delivering Solutions for Operational Resiliency, Data Sovereignty, and Mainframe Modernization

AzeriCard, a premier card processing service in Azerbaijan, announces the integration of Apple Pay and Google Pay for its users. This enhancement, facilitated by Akurateco’s payment solutions, marks a significant milestone in AzeriCard’s commitment to providing cutting-edge financial services. Solving Integration Challenges. In recent years, Azerbaijan’s payment landscape...

AzeriCard Integrates Apple Pay and Google Pay with Akurateco’s Expertise

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Shane Flatman Appointed to Fund Recs APAC Role

Following its entry into the Australian market in 2022, regulatory alignment platform Fund Recs has appointed Shane Flatman as its Strategy and Business Development Director, APAC...

Shane Flatman Appointed to Fund Recs APAC Role

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