Santander to release some pandemic provisions as profits jump
By Jesús Aguado MADRID (Reuters) -Santander is to release some of the cash it set aside at the height of the pandemic in a sign the Sp..
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In a world of automation, what does the future hold for UK financial services workers?
By James McLeod, VP EMEA, Faethm AI The UK has a rich history when it comes to financial services (pun intended). From the issuance of..
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Slow refunds hurt consumers and brands alike
By William McMullan, Director of eCommerce at Trustly As more of our purchases move online, consumers are spending increasing amounts..
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Enabling strategic growth across the circular economy
In this article, Jamie Butterworth, partner at Circularity Capital LLP; and Antonia Gawel of the World Economic Forum’s Pa..
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Finance operations efficiency – 7 ways to slick up your department
By Sebastian Marchon, CEO at Rydoo Finance Operations seem to face never-ending pressures, with an ongoing need for teams..
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Tesco says online services back up after interference ‘attempt’
LONDON (Reuters) -British supermarket chain Tesco said its website and app are back up after the services were disrupted by an attempt..
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Britain’s Co-op bank confirms TSB approach
LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s Co-operative Bank confirmed on Monday that it expressed interest in potentially buying TSB fr..
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The importance of information security in a post-pandemic hybrid working world
By Andy Bridges, Data Quality & Governance Manager at data and insight agency REaD Group. According to a recent survey, 75 percent..
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Factoring in fail-safes: five practical steps for more efficient, transparent reporting
By Andromeda Wood, Vice President of Regulatory Strategy, Workiva Ensuring consistent reporting within an organisation ca..
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Norway’s DNB announces dividend after posting record Q3 earnings
By Victoria Klesty and Gwladys Fouche OSLO (Reuters) – Norway’s largest bank DNB reported its best ever third-quarter earn..
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Adnami appoints new Publisher and Agency Sales Directors to strengthen London team
London, UK, 20th October, 2021: Tech company, Adnami, has announced two new hires to join its London team: Alex Barstow as Publisher S..
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Amazon and others commit to using zero-carbon shipping fuels by 2040
By Jonathan Saul LONDON (Reuters) -Amazon.com Inc and IKEA are among commercial users of container shipping that will opt for zero-car..
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Spiralling Azure costs don’t necessarily mean your cloud strategy is off course
By George McKenna, Head of Cloud Sales, Ultima Moving to the cloud seemed to promise so much – from longer-term savings to increases i..
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How to fulfil the Digital Transformation Requirement in Banking
By Charles Southwood, Regional VP – Northern Europe and MEA at Denodo There is no doubt that the financial industry is currently under..
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What is EFTPS and How is it Beneficial to Your Business
In an effort to make it easier for taxpayers to make payments on personal income taxes, the US Department of the Treasury came up with..
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UK competition watchdog has music streaming in its sights
By Kate Holton LONDON (Reuters) -Britain’s competition regulator plans to launch an investigation into music streaming to see wh..
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How to create a PR plan and link it to your business marketing strategy
A PR plan is a vital part of your marketing armoury. It allows you to control how your company presents itself in the public eye and e..
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Oil prices climb as COVID recovery, power generators stoke demand
By Jessica Jaganathan SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Oil prices hit their highest level in years on Monday as demand recovers from the COVID-19 ..
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Taiwan’s Foxconn shows off three electric vehicle prototypes
By Yimou Lee TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan tech giant Foxconn unveiled its first three electric vehicle prototypes on Monday, unders..
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Italian fashion group OTB joins LVMH-led blockchain platform
MILAN (Reuters) – Italian fashion group OTB has joined a consortium formed by luxury goods heavyweights LVMH, Prada and Richemon..
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The logo of French cloud computing company OVHcloud is seen on a data-center building in Strasbourg, France, October 13, 2021. REUTERS/Christian Hartmann
LONDON (Reuters) – Royal Dutch Shell has appointed Wael Sawan as head of its integrated gas and renewables division, replacing M..
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Shares in French tech champion OVHcloud gain 6% in Paris debut
PARIS (Reuters) -Shares in French cloud computing company OVHcloud climbed around 6% on their first day of trading on Friday, after a ..
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Automating business processes is essential to digital transformation
By Colin Dean, Director, Western Europe at M-Files Information management, business processes and business systems need to come togeth..
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Why Open Banking Heralds a New Era of eCommerce Merchant and Bank Collaboration
By Ron de Bos, Dir. of Product Management, Payments, Digital River What do banks fear most? You might think it would be another Black ..
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Companies’ climate disclosures still lacking -task force
By Huw Jones and Simon Jessop LONDON (Reuters) -Around half of companies assessed have begun to apply globally-agreed climate-related ..
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IKEA warns supply chain disruptions likely to last into 2022
By Anna Ringstrom STOCKHOLM (Reuters) -IKEA, the world’s biggest furniture brand, is leasing more ships, buying containers and r..
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Digital ad demand helps Publicis hike 2021 growth outlook
By Milla Nissi (Reuters) – French advertising group Publicis raised its outlook for 2021 on Thursday as a global shift towards d..
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Exploring the Evolution of Mobile Payment Technologies
By Steve Hennessy, Head of Cyber at Babble Cloud Cyber-attacks don’t just happen to large corporations. Any business can ..
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Should your company be considering a hybrid-cloud strategy?
By David Johnson, Director of Strategic Architecture EMEA at Domo, explains why organisations are adopting a hybrid-cloud strategy, an..
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4 questions to consider before embarking on a contract packaging expansion
By Mick Clark, Managing Director, WePack Ltd Statistics show approximately 65 percent of new companies fail during their first 10 year..
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How to balance freedom and productivity while hybrid working
By Neal McMahon, Regional Sales Leader UK&I Financial Services offices in the UK are opening up, meaning employees have the freedo..
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Publishers and Brands View Commerce Content as a Key Revenue Driver
Two new reports from impact.com show brands with at least 20 content publisher partners are 2X as likely to see increased..
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JLR parent Tata Motors surges nearly 20% on TPG fundraise, EV plans
BENGALURU (Reuters) – Shares of India’s Tata Motors rose nearly 20% on Wednesday, a day after the Jaguar and Land Rover ow..
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Asia’s airlines ramp up flights, offers as tough COVID travel curbs ease
By Jamie Freed and Aradhana Aravindan SYDNEY/SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Asia-Pacific airlines have lost billions of dollars this year..
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Marston’s says Q4 sales above pre-pandemic levels
(Reuters) – Pub operator Marston’s said on Wednesday that sales were above pre-pandemic levels in the fourth quarter, as p..
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Apple likely to cut iPhone 13 production due to chip crunch -Bloomberg News
By Stephen Nellis (Reuters) -Apple Inc is likely to slash production of its iPhone 13 by as many as 10 million units due to the global..
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The five steps to help the luxury market recover from Covid-19
By Kevin O’Farrell, Associate Vice President at Analytic Partners Amid the turmoil of the Covid-19 pandemic, while some b..
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