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Digital payments still surging; total transaction value to grow by 13% YoY to $9.5T in 2023

Even three years since COVID-19 triggered a boom in digital payments, the entire market continues surging, reaching a new record transaction value and more users than ever before.

IOT Solutions World Congress 2023: Olythe will present its connected non-invasive breathalyser

Olythe, an expert in human breath analysis by infrared spectroscopy, will be present at the IOT Solutions World Congress in Barcelona.

VCTA: Early-stage business leaders say knowledge gap is biggest barrier to accessing finance

Early-stage company entrepreneurs are hamstrung by a lack of information on how to access the external funding needed to support their growth plans, according to new research published by the Venture Capital Trust Association (VCTA).

THE WAIT IS OVER!

Drumroll please…. the Hustle Awards 2023 is officially open!

The Next Web València chooses sustainability, technology and innovation for the main themes of its official agenda

“The Next Web”, the leading international innovation festival powered by Financial Times, which will be held in La Marina de Valencia on March 30 and 31, 2023 in collaboration with the City Council of Valencia has released its official conference agenda.

Indeed reveals the UK’s best jobs of 2023; Solar installer takes the top spot

Global hiring platform Indeed today announces the UK’s best jobs of 2023, based on the factors that matter most to job seekers: opportunity, high salary and flexibility.

Indonesian President Joko Widodo to personally attend HANNOVER MESSE

Indonesia is this year’s Partner Country at HANNOVER MESSE. Indonesian President Joko Widodo has confirmed his personal attendance at the world’s leading industrial trade fair and will speak at the opening ceremony on 16 April. In addition, together with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, he will also take part in the traditional Chancellor’s Tour the next day – opening day Monday – at the fair. The last time these two heads of government met was at the G20 summit in Bali, Indonesia, in November 2022.

Infobip Shift expands outside of Europe: first-ever US edition to be held in Miami this May

Infobip Shift, one of the biggest and most popular developer events in Europe, will have its first edition in the USA, in Miami, on the 23rd of May, at the historic Alfred DuPot building. With this move, the conference, originally based in Croatia, will take the next step in its efforts of reaching and empowering the global developer community.

Memfault raises $24m in series B funding to supercharge IoT reliability platform

Memfault, the provider of the first IoT reliability platform, announced today a $24 million series B funding round.

Over 2 in 3 small business owners already feel burnt out

New research from Intuit QuickBooks reveals that over two-thirds (68%) of sole traders already feel burnt out as a business owner entering 2023. Additional pressures are growing too, with the Self Assessment tax return deadline looming and more than half (52%) not having yet started their return as of 9thJanuary 2023.

77% of consumers feel anxious checking banking apps as cost-of-living challenges bite

GFT’s latest Banking Disruption Index indicates that banking customers are feeling increasingly apprehensive checking their finances.

WindowSight connects technology with visual arts at the ISE23

ISE and WindowSight join forces to design a unique atmosphere during ISE 2023.

Skills shortages are far from over – firms with slow hiring processes are losing out

While the record-breaking vacancy numbers of last year have slowed, the UK is still in the midst of a skills shortage, with the latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showing that vacancy numbers are still historically high, despite signs of slowing month-on-month.

Inheritance Tax Receipts reach £5.3 billion, £700 million higher than the previous year

Figures released by HMRC today show that the Treasury raked in £5.3 billion in inheritance tax receipts in the months from April to December 2022.

Download the official ISE 2023 app before the show

With just days to go until ISE 2023 opens its doors at the Fira Barcelona, Gran Vía on 31 January – 3 February 2023, ISE 2023 – the official show app has been released.

Rise in UK SMEs borrowing money expected in 2023

The majority of UK SMEs (88%) plan to lean on business finance and credit this year according to new research carried out by solution-led fintech provider Nucleus Commercial Finance (NCF).

Small businesses need new model for growth in recession

81% of business owners are worried about recession, with small business confidence taking a hit as the nation’s 5.5 million small firms face an array of challenges heading into 2023.

Common misconceptions about borrowing and saving with credit unions

The highest increase in consumer debt in over 18 years means thousands of people are turning to credit unions to borrow money in the UK.

65% jump in fintech use – with boomers the fastest-growing cohort

The use of finance apps jumped by almost two-thirds in 2022 – with boomers the fastest growing demographic, reveals new data from one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory, asset management and fintech organisations.

Dexory announces a new round of angel investors joining advisory board

Dexory, an intelligence and robotics company, has announced they have a new round of angel investors. This follows significant investment in 2022, when they secured $13 million (£11 million) in a seed round led by Swiss venture capital firm Lakestar.