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Whitepaper shines spotlight on future of embedded finance

London-based Plug-and-Play Finance specialist, Weavr, has announced the launch of its latest whitepaper, entitled ‘Embedded finance: Bringing value into focus.’

The dangers behind ‘eat now, pay later’ options

Social media users have picked up on the fact that Deliveroo customers are able to pay for their food orders using Klarna, sharing dismay with the controversial ‘eat now, pay later’ option during the ongoing cost of living crisis.

Training-ready data packs to accelerate AI-based computer vision systems

Mindtech, the developer of the world’s leading synthetic data creation platform, has announced its data pack offering for customers who are looking to build AI-based vision systems in a faster and more cost-effective way.

Flexible workspace provider ramps up support for SMEs

Six months since successfully launching flexible workspace in London’s Aldgate Tower, beyond has launched a cost-saving initiative to make office space more affordable and accessible to small businesses.

BankiFi lays out digital banking 3.0 vision in new whitepaper

Manchester-based embedded finance specialist, BankiFi, has articulated its vision for the future of digital banking through the publication of its informative, new whitepaper, entitled ‘Embedded banking but not as you know it’.

A third of shoppers avoid shops with badly maintained storefronts

A study conducted by Roland DG across the UK and Europe has revealed that over a third (35 per cent) of shoppers avoid entering shops with badly maintained storefronts, and a third (29 per cent) are less likely to spend money in them. The overall findings from the study suggest certain sections of the high street need a significant facelift if they are going to mount a recovery post-COVID.

SURVEY SHOWS ONE THIRD OF YOUNGER BRITS WOULD QUIT JOB IF FORCED BACK TO OFFICE

New data from Employment Hero’s 2022 Remote Working Report shows knowledge workers overwhelmingly want to retain the option to work from home – and would consider quitting any job which denied them the ability to.

KeyZell develops the first precision medicine system to fight breast and lung cancer

The biotechnology startup KeyZell, develops the first system of precision oncology medicine worldwide that selects the best personalised treatment for each type of patient.

The 18th edition of World Cloud Show presented an incisive analysis of Cloud and Data Centers in India

Co-powered by Lightstorm, and supported by NITI Aayog, the 18th edition of the World Cloud Show – India concluded after a day filled with understanding of the next phase of cloud transformation and data centers in India.

BankiFi and Axiom Bank, N.A. partner for expansive SMB offering in the US

BankiFi and progressive financial institution Axiom Bank, N.A. are joining forces to make banking better for small-to-medium size businesses (SMBs) across the United States. The new partnership also represents BankiFi’s first North American client since its stateside launch in July.

Brits are office-ially sick of the culture at work

‘Almost half of people in the UK say that office culture and the working environment is their biggest stress when returning to the office after working from home.’

GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP, SOVEREIGNTY AND HOW TO TAKE YOUR FREEDOM BACK

How you can explore new horizons for building location independent lifestyle, mitigate political risks and take your freedom back. 

Ready to go beyondtheschoolrun this October?

With over 75% of UK mothers working, many face regular challenges in their efforts to raise a family whilst making a meaningful contribution in the workplace.

Vestbee joins forces with Amazon Web Services to support Web3 startups

Vestbee, one of the leading European platforms for startups, VC funds, accelerators, business angels, and corporates has just launched its newest initiative – AWS Web3 Challenge, in partnership with Amazon Web Services. The programme aims to support EMEA startups that implement Web3 solutions in real business scenarios. Challenge Finalists will receive integrated support for all aspects of their growing business – infrastructure, marketing, sales, and fundraising.

TikTok community is embracing small businesses in the UK

TikTok has launched new research into how people are discovering and engaging with small businesses (SMBs) on the platform, and how SMBs are using TikTok to reach new audiences and grow their businesses.

Our guide for SMBs looking to leverage the power of TikTok

The e-commerce industry is continuing to grow at a rapid rate, with revenues increasing 13% in the past year to 718 billion euros. SMBs want to make the most of this boom in online retail, but it can be a daunting task getting started amidst growing competition and a busy retail landscape.

PropTech1 Ventures launches fundraising of its second fund for startup investments in transformative real estate technologies

The independent venture capital platform for transformative real estate technologies PropTech1 (“PT1”) is starting fundraising for Fund II. Thanks to the renewed participation of numerous investors from the first fund as well as wellknown new investors, the minimum threshold for a first closing totalling €30 million has initially been reached on the basis of commitments and expressions of interest. The fund is scheduled to start operations at the beginning of 2023.

‘Work reinvented’ – what does that look like?

On 23rd September, Platf9rm – a membership workspace in Brighton that connects communities of creative professionals, artists, and entrepreneurs, providing inspirational environments in which members’ businesses flourish – held an all-day event called Work Reinvented.

An insider’s guide to brand building

An insider’s guide to brand building for businesses and organisations.

0100 Conference Cyprus: Meet Leading Investors from Europe and MENA

0100 Conferences is glad to announce its third conference in Limassol, Cyprus on the 19th of October, 2022. We are always so excited to be bringing seasoned professionals: LP investors, GP investors and service providers from Europe and MENA to Limassol.