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months of consecutive declines. It still remains well below the European Central Bank’s target of at
or below 2.0% however, with the weak performance owing largely to declining energy prices. The
unemployment rate stayed steady at 11.3% in March.
READ MOREArticles31st January 2017Lloyds Bank trials British Sign Language translation technologyLloyds Bank has become the first financial services company to undertake a trial with Signly – a British Sign Language (BSL) translation tool. Lloyds Banking Group’s Innovation Labs trialled the technology to understand how Signly could offer an alternative option for up to 250,000 people in the UK who use BSL each day. Since undertaking the trial, the Bank is now looking to test the technology with a wider group of customers.
READ MOREArticles2nd August 2024Cryptocurrency in Emerging MarketsCryptocurrency finds a new home in emerging markets. In places where traditional banking systems are weak, digital coins offer a way to bypass hurdles. People use crypto for everyday needs and savings in Latin America, Africa, and other regions. With low fees and fast transactions, cryptocurrencies create new prospects in these regions. This article will […]
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READ MOREArticles6th August 2024The Benefits of Embedded Finance on ERP and Payroll PlayersResearch from OC&C Strategy consultants suggests ERP and Payroll players could expect an EBITDA uplift of 20-30%, on a 2-3-year timescale, with the integration of embedded finance products.
Strategy consultants at OC&C have shared a report1 unveiling a significant opportunity for Embedded Finance for scale SaaS ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) and payroll providers.
Embedded Finance refers to the integration of financial products into non-financial customer journeys.