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December 01, 2023 BY Simon Mugo

USDCAD Falls As Canadian Dollar Rallies on Upbeat Jobs Data

The USDCAD currency pair was trading down over 76 pips as the Canadian dollar rallied higher against its US counterpart, driving the entire pair lower. The Canadian dollar, also known as the loonie, rallied higher, bolstered by the release of the latest labour market data from the country. According to the latest labour market data…

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December 01, 2023 BY Elizabeth Anderson

Plum partners with Eurobank as it eyes Greek expansion

Plum CEO Victor Trokoudes expressed enthusiasm over the strategic partnership with Eurobank and the company’s excitement to supercharge its rollout in Greece. Customers in the region will now be able to access Plum’s fully digital wallet and tap into a range of class-leading financial services. Trokoudes added: This is a huge milestone for Plum, giving…

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December 01, 2023 BY Elizabeth Anderson

Google and Apple systems attacked by browser-lurking bugs

Researchers have noted that, due to Apple’s updated support for all iOS, macOS, and iPadOS versions, the bug may have been targeted at archaic Apple systems, presenting itself as CVE-2023-42916 and CVE-2023-42917. In a press release, the tech mega-giant stated: Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been exploited against versions…

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November 30, 2023 BY Elizabeth Anderson

ClearVue Technologies expands into Singapore

Adding to this, the company received a special license to produce and supply on an OEM basis (original equipment manufacturer) throughout Singapore and South-East Asia. The company also recently sealed a distribution deal with 8G Solutions, which will transport ClearVue’s specialised Solar Vision Glass across the US’s southern states – Kansas, Missouri, Arizona and Colorado.…

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November 30, 2023 BY Elizabeth Anderson

Nuvei launches card issuing solution in 30 European markets

Nuvei CEO Phillip Fayer said he was committed to “finding new ways” to unlock the potential of its growing client base, while also making its own offerings more appealing to a wider audience. The new card issuing solution will operate as an additional module on Nuvei’s cutting-edge tech platform. Fayer added: This solution has practical…

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November 29, 2023 BY Simon Mugo

Hargreaves Lansdown (HL) Makes Multiple Board Changes Today

Currently, Alison serves as the Chair of Dechra Pharmaceuticals plc (Dechra), a specialist veterinary products business undergoing acquisition by EQT. She also holds the position of Non-Executive Director at Tesco plc and serves as the Chair of general insurer Ageas UK. Alison is expected to join HL's Board in early 2024. Alison previously served as…

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November 29, 2023 BY Simon Mugo

UK Government to Review Supermarket Loyalty Schemes

Today’s report comes after an initial assessment in July that focused on retail competition in the grocery sector. The assessment identified ten product categories, including milk, baked beans, and baby formula, for further analysis in the second phase of work to gain a deeper understanding of competition across the supply chain, focusing on own-label and…

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November 29, 2023 BY Elizabeth Anderson

EV manufacturer Rivian receives investment from US retirement funds

However, The California Public Employees’ Retirement System's (CalPERS) recent investments in several EV companies have sparked investor interest, indicating a dynamic landscape. The EV startup Rivian (RIVN.O) has received the highest investment so far, with seven other pension schemes attempting to cash in, including The Teacher Retirement System of Texas and the Maryland State Retirement…

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