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Four new banking hubs to open in Northern Ireland to boost access to cash
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Four new banking hubs to open in Northern Ireland to boost access to cash
Northern Ireland is set to get its first four shared banking hubs in Kilkeel, Dungannon, Ballynahinch and Carrickfergus. The hubs will allow customers of any bank to access their accounts, deposit cash and cheques, and withdraw money at any time. They will also have representatives from each of the major banks visiting once a week to deal with more complex enquiries. Banking hubs aim to fill the gap left by…
Barclays Eyes Tesco’s Banking Business Amidst Changing Financial Landscape
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Barclays Eyes Tesco’s Banking Business Amidst Changing Financial Landscape
Barclays, one of the UK’s largest banks, is reportedly interested in acquiring Tesco Bank, the banking arm of the supermarket giant Tesco. The deal, if successful, would boost Barclays’ presence in the retail banking sector and help it compete with the rising fintech challengers. Tesco Bank: A Potential Target for Barclays Tesco Bank, which was launched in 1997 as a joint venture between Tesco and Royal Bank of Scotland, has…
Giants’ Deonte Banks rips Commanders after win in profanity-laced rant
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Giants’ Deonte Banks rips Commanders after win in profanity-laced rant
Rookie CB makes first career interception and key tackles Deonte Banks, the rookie cornerback for the New York Giants, had a stellar performance in the team’s 14-7 win over the Washington Commanders on Sunday. He recorded his first career interception, which set up a touchdown drive for the Giants, and made two crucial tackles on third down to prevent the Commanders from scoring in the fourth quarter. Banks, who was…
Indian shares fall as banking and financial sectors weigh
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Indian shares fall as banking and financial sectors weigh
Indian shares fell on Monday as banking and financial stocks dragged the market lower amid concerns over rising bad loans and regulatory uncertainties. The benchmark BSE Sensex closed down 0.8% at 58,177.76, while the broader NSE Nifty ended 0.9% lower at 17,355.30. Banking stocks under pressure The banking sector was the worst performer on Monday, as investors worried about the impact of the second wave of COVID-19 on asset quality…
Rakesh Raghuvanshi is transforming customer engagement with hyperlocal solutions
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Sekel Tech: How Rakesh Raghuvanshi is transforming customer engagement with hyperlocal solutions
Rakesh Raghuvanshi, the founder and CEO of Sekel Tech, has been on a mission to revolutionize customer engagement by bridging the gap between online discovery and offline purchases. His AI-powered hyperlocal SaaS platform enables brands to build trust and loyalty with their customers by providing personalized and real-time communication, information, and delivery across multiple channels. The need for hyperlocal customer engagement According to Raghuvanshi, the traditional marketing approach of bulk…
Digital tech boosts growth for European SMEs amid pandemic
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Digital tech boosts growth for European SMEs amid pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has posed unprecedented challenges for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Europe, but also opened up new opportunities for digital transformation. According to a recent report by Fibre2Fashion, 85% of European SMEs rely on digital technologies for growth and resilience in the face of the crisis. SMEs are the backbone of the European economy SMEs represent 99.8% of the total number of businesses and account for nearly…
China’s High-Tech Fair Showcases Innovation and Opening-Up
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China’s High-Tech Fair Showcases Innovation and Opening-Up
The 25th China Hi-Tech Fair (CHTF), the largest and most influential science and technology exhibition in China, kicked off on November 15 in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province. The fair, themed “Innovation-Driven Development and Supply Quality Upgrade”, attracted more than 4,900 exhibitors from 44 countries and regions, showcasing cutting-edge technologies and products in various fields, such as 5G, artificial intelligence, biotechnology, smart city, and green energy. CHTF Promotes International Cooperation and Exchange…
How CFOs are embracing the latest payments technology
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How CFOs are embracing the latest payments technology
The role of the chief financial officer (CFO) has evolved significantly in the era of digital transformation. CFOs are no longer just responsible for managing the financial operations of their organisations, but also for driving innovation and growth. One of the key areas where CFOs are leading the change is in the adoption of the latest payments technology, such as crypto assets, cloud-based platforms and application programming interfaces (APIs). Crypto…
How to attract more women into legal tech - Lawyers Weekly
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How to attract more women into legal tech – Lawyers Weekly
The legal industry is undergoing a digital transformation, and legal technology is playing a key role in reshaping the way lawyers work and deliver services to their clients. However, the legal tech sector is still dominated by men, and women face many challenges and barriers to enter and advance in this field. How can the legal tech industry attract more women and foster a more diverse and inclusive culture? This…
Israel’s Largest Hospital Uses Tech to Rehabilitate Soldiers
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Israel’s Largest Hospital Uses Tech to Rehabilitate Soldiers
Sheba Medical Center, the largest hospital in Israel, is harnessing technology as a tool for soldier rehabilitation. The hospital is using artificial intelligence, modified tools, and wearable devices to treat patients with complex brain injuries caused by the ongoing war with Hamas. AI and Modified Tools for Brain Aneurysms Many of the patients who have been wounded by Hamas attacks have developed brain aneurysms, which are abnormal bulges in the…