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Why the UK is Dominating Europe’s Fintech Market

Globalization Partners

challenger banks) and B2B (e.g. open banking) products finding room to grow. Many are now well-known brands, like OakNorth Bank, Revolut, Starling Bank, Checkout.com, and Monzo. A clear example of this is in Open Banking. This is because it brought to the forefront how people and banks manage their money.

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Current Trends Shaping EMEA’s Tech Sector in 2022 and Beyond

Globalization Partners

The uniform and high-speed digitization has had an instantaneous effect on various sectors, such as healthcare, insurance, education, retail, and food delivery, making us rely on core and fringe technologies more than ever. For instance, according to IMF data from 2017 : Only 48 percent of men in the Sub-Sahara region have a bank account.

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Why Wages are Rising in the U.S.—and Four Ways Your Company Can Keep Up

Velocity Global

When the pandemic began in Q1 2020, many low-wage workers —such as those in restaurants, retail stores, hotels, and movie theaters—were the first to lose their jobs. While both low-wage and high-wage professionals are now positioned to demand higher pay, the circumstances differ for both.

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How Four of the World’s Largest Employers Manage Their International Workforces

Velocity Global

The retail giant now employs workers in 27 countries worldwide. Amazon offers a wide range of services, from online retail and digital streaming to artificial intelligence and cloud solutions. As a result of its varied offerings, the company must hire workers with highly specialized skill sets.

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Is the U.S. Headed for An Economic Boom? Why Experts Are Optimistic

Velocity Global

Retail sales rose significantly in January, with the U.S. increase in retail sales in January. Oxford Economics, a global economic forecast firm, expects the U.S. Bank of America predicts a 6.5% Our global growth experts guide companies through every stage of expansion into over 185 countries. increase in activity.

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