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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. What are the regulations for fintech? A clear example of this is in Open Banking. The origin of fintech in the UK.

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Global Talent Acquisition: Four Emerging Markets Your Company Should Target

Velocity Global

Due to its progressive regulations and welcoming mentality toward new fintech businesses, Lithuania is one of the EU’s most attractive fintech destinations. Over that time, Lithuania’s central bank, The Bank of Lithuania, prioritized accessibility to fintech innovators.

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Benefits and Challenges of Expanding to Hong Kong

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In addition to its strong economy, Hong Kong has a strong and stable banking system. International companies can entrust funds to local banks and be sure of their security. For all these reasons, Hong Kong has earned the third-best spot in the World Bank’s ranking of countries by ease of doing business.

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Globalization Benefits and Challenges

Velocity Global

Developing nations experience an improved standard of living—thanks to globalization. According to the World Bank , extreme poverty decreased by 35% since 1990. For example, globalization gives companies the opportunity to explore tech talent in booming markets such as Berlin or Stockholm, rather than Silicon Valley.

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Benefits and Challenges of Expanding to Australia

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Both complicated regulations and obscure tax processes can make navigating the waters of employment difficult for individuals unfamiliar with local laws. The World Bank’s Doing Business 2020 survey placed Australia as 14th in ease of doing business and the seventh easiest country in which to start a business.

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Learning from the Great Recession: Two Strategies That Can Help Businesses Rise Above COVID-19

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Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission determined multiple causes for the Great Recession, including: A general lack of financial oversight by regulating bodies. Corporate governance that allowed banking firms to take on too much financial risk. An unchecked rise in unstable subprime mortgages.

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

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The continent is constricted by a diverse language pool, different payment methods, and varying regulations across the bloc. For instance, according to IMF data from 2017 : Only 48 percent of men in the Sub-Sahara region have a bank account. Thirty-seven percent of women in the Sub-Sahara have a bank account.