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Fintech360 to Exhibit at iFX EXPO 2025 and Celebrate UF AWARDS Global Nomination
Finance Magnates
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June 11, 2025
Fintech360 has had a banner year, and continuing their string of achievements is a prestigious nomination for the UF AWARDS GLOBAL 2025. The company’s excitement isn’t unwarranted; these awards are considered some of the industry’s most credible...
FinTech CEO falls on sword as investment deal falls though
BusinessCloud
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June 11, 2025
FinTechAppointmentsInvestmentThe CEO of a listed FinTech business has stepped down after an investment deal fell through. Nick Cowan has left Valereum Plc with immediate effect amid a flurry of board changes at the firm, which is focused on...
Techwatch June: Developments in automotive technology
AM-online
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June 11, 2025
The monthly Techwatch feature by Automotive Management outlines some of the last month's highlights in motor retail technological developments. By Alex Wright EMaC has integrated its service and maintenance plan offerings with Tjekvik. As a...
Finance Bill 2025 draws criticism for ‘overlooking youth-centric measures’
Business Recorder
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June 11, 2025
The federal government’s Finance Bill 2025 has come under criticism from policy analysts and youth advocates for “failing to include dedicated programmes or fiscal incentives” targeting Pakistan’s youth, despite young people comprising over 60...
Finance czar links pay, pensions to inflation in post-budget presser
The News International
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ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Wednesday addressed a post-budget press conference, outlining the government’s fiscal vision and priorities for the financial year 2025–26 (FY26). Speaking a day after unveiling the Rs17.57...
MTN Uganda to Restructure MoMo in 2025 to Drive Fintech Growth
TechTrendsKE
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June 11, 2025
MTN Uganda has planned to restructure its MoMo(Mobile Money) business in accordance with broader industry trends and pan-African fintech ambitions of the MTN Group. In the process, the mobile money operations will be placed under a newly...
A flood of global tech investments in the UK as government vows to unleash growth
Open Access Government
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June 11, 2025
The United Kingdom is poised to become a global technology powerhouse, as a wave of leading international tech firms announces significant investments across the nation. From cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) to burgeoning financial...
Technology, AI and cyber dominate risk managers’ worries: Airmic survey
Captive International
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Technology, AI and cyber represent the biggest theme for risk managers in 2025, according to the results of the Airmic Survey 2025, unveiled yesterday at the Airmic annual conference in Liverpool this week. This theme was followed by geopolitics,...
Ten Lifestyle secures new contract with Japanese financial services provider
ShareCast
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Ten will launch a digitally enabled concierge and lifestyle programme for the client's "High Net Worth clients", with the "medium contract" expected to support revenue growth in FY26, alongside a strong pipeline of further opportunities being...
L&T Finance has acquired the gold loan business of Paul Merchants
BFSI
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June 11, 2025
L&T Finance Ltd (LTF) has completed the acquisition of Paul Merchants Finance Pvt Ltd’s (PMFL) gold loan business, marking a significant milestone in its growth journey. This strategic move not only signals L&T Finance’s entry into the competitive...
Tech Tip: How to protect your 23andMe genetic data
United News of Bangladesh
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Remember 23andMe—the company that let you explore your ancestry through a saliva-based DNA test? Since its founding in 2006, it also ventured into health research and drug development. However, it struggled financially and filed for Chapter 11...
New int’l financial centre to help turn Vietnam into important financial gateway: Deputy PM
VietnamPlus
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June 11, 2025
Hanoi (VNA) – The new international financial centre will help turn Vietnam into an important financial gateway which is capable of welcoming international capital flows and taking advantage of opportunities from the trend of shifting global...
NZD/CAD Technicals Show Rangebound Action but Breakout Risks Grow
Investing
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June 11, 2025
Traders are constantly seeking the next opportunity to elevate their results. A common challenge, however, is that many focus on the same popular products and patterns. So, how can one differentiate their approach? One effective way is to explore...
IHS Nigeria reaffirms commitment to raising Nigeria’s next tech giants
Tribune Online
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June 11, 2025
TELECOMMUNICATIONS infrastructure provider, IHS Nigeria, has reiterated its commitment to transforming the Ilorin Innovation Hub into a leading destination for talent and technology development across North-Central Nigeria. The company envisions...
Kospi soars to 3-year high on foreign buying, tech rally
The Investor
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June 11, 2025
Optimism builds as analysts forecast continued gains on policy, global tailwinds The South Korean benchmark Kospi broke through the 2,900-point threshold for the first time in over three years Wednesday, marking a notable milestone as it extends...
Hyundai Mobis develops radar tech to dodge tailgaters
The Investor
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June 11, 2025
Hyundai Mobis, Korea’s leading automotive parts maker, announced on Wednesday that it has developed a new safety feature designed to automatically maintain a safe distance when a following vehicle comes too close. The system utilizes rear and side...
Lighthouse Funds bets on construction tech firm Knest Manufacturers
VC Circle
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Sachin Bhartiya, co-founder, Lighthouse Knest will use the funding to deepen its R&D efforts, expand manufacturing capabilities, and integrate backwards, the company said in a statement on Wednesday. Founded in 2015, Knest specialises in...
Serbia Takes On New Debt to Finance French Rafale Fighter Jet Deal
Sarajevo Times
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June 11, 2025
Finance Minister Sinisa Mali announced that Serbia will take on about 1.9 billion euros of debt from foreign banks in order to fully pay for the purchase of 12 “Rafale” fighter jets from France. At a session of the Serbian parliament, where the...
UK Fintech Opentrade Secures £5.5M To Boost Stablecoin Yield Services
MENAFN
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June 11, 2025
(MENAFN- The Arabian Post) OpenTrade, a London-based fintech infrastructure provider, has closed a £5.5 million funding round, led by Notion Capital and Mercury Fund, raising its total capital to around £8.5 million since inception. The investment...
How YOU can profit from wave of tech takeovers sweeping Britain: These firms might be next
This Is Money
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June 11, 2025
The irony cannot have been lost on Sir Keir Starmer. Three British tech companies were falling prey to foreign predators on Monday. That was bad enough in itself for the Prime Minister, but the timing was worse. The news came just as Nvidia boss...