Financial transaction

Business

EU agrees to follow US, UK in settling securities trades faster

International financial market actors hailed a potential agreement that could see transactions finalised one day after trades are made — but moving to T+1 could require new Brussels legislation.

15 October 2024

Economy

The impact of Brexit on the UK’s financial sector four years on

A report marking the fourth anniversary of the UK leaving the European Union looks at which of the early Brexit predictions came true in the financial sector.

31 January 2024

Business

French media giant Vivendi finalises takeover of rival Lagardère

The French media giant, Vivendi, has announced the completion of its acquisition of its rival Lagardère. But the European Commission is continuing its investigation into whether the deal breached merger rules.

22 November 2023

Economy

UK facilitates corruption by Central Asian elites, says new report

The UK’s powerful financial sector “bears some responsibility for the continuation of corruption and kleptocracy by Central Asian elites”, according to a British parliamentary report, which also noted the government’s responsibility in the matter.

17 November 2023

Markets

France’s Credit Agricole sees 13% revenue growth in Q3

Credit Agricole has announced a 13% growth in revenues this quarter compared to last year, but it now has allegations of money laundering to contend with.

8 November 2023

Markets

Commerzbank profits more than tripled in Q3

German lender Commerzbank saw its net profit after tax triple compared to last year thanks to its strategic roadmap.

8 November 2023

Lifestyle

Fortnite developer will reimburse unwanted in-game purchases

After a US regulator found Epic Games tricked players into buying cosmetic items in the game Fortnite, millions of players can now get their money back.

26 September 2023

Money

Worldcoin's iris ID technology will extend to companies and government

The cryptocurrency project with an iris-based identity verification system intends to allow companies and governments access to its cutting-edge ID technology.

11 August 2023

Tech News

Euroviews. The digital payment technologies changing the way consumers pay

The growth trends in innovative payment technologies such as buy now, pay later, MarPay and contactless is set to continue in 2022.

6 December 2021

Money

Crypto trading is thriving in Nigeria despite official disapproval

Authorities in Nigeria, including its central bank, are actively discouraging crypto use. But that is not stopping traders in Africa's leading economy.

12 October 2021

Money

Apple Pay user? Delete your Visa card now, security researchers say

A vulnerability affecting Apple Pay's public transport payment mode and Visa cards could leave consumers open to 'unlimited' payment fraud, British researchers said.

30 September 2021

Money

El Salvador's Bitcoin rollout hit by digital wallet glitches

For a fourth day in a row on Friday, technical glitches marred attempts by Salvadorans to download and use the country's new digital wallet.

11 September 2021

Tech News

Euroviews. Future of payments: Lessons for business from the COVID pandemic

How well have retailers adapted digitally during the pandemic? What consumer trends are here to stay? Global fintech Adyen shares some predictions

16 June 2021

World News

Is coronavirus pushing us towards a cashless society?

Several countries have increased the limit for contactless payments, to reduce the handling of cash and the risk of infection.

3 June 2020