Finance
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Hong Kong finance firm VSFG targets Q1 launch for bitcoin ETF: Bloomberg
Venture Smart Financial Holdings (@VSFG) is gearing up to introduce a game-changing spot bitcoin ETF in Hong Kong’s Q1 2024, eyeing an ambitious $500M in assets by year-end. #BitcoinETF #CryptoHub #VSFG
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Ukheshe strikes deal to acquire EFTCorp, revolutionizing fintech.
Ukheshe International acquires @EFTCorp, bolstering its market position and aiming for innovation leadership in Africa’s fintech scene. A strategic move for digital banking growth. #Fintech #Acquisition #Africa #BankingInnovation
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Iran cracks the whip on banks, tax enforcement needed for shortfall.
Iran’s tax authorities crack down on a bank for negligence in reporting suspicious transactions, signalling intensifying financial accountability amidst economic crisis and corruption. #Iran #BankingCompliance #EconomicCrisis
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Pomelo bags $40m Series B led by Kaszek – FinTech Futures
Fintech pioneer @Pomelo secures $40M in Series B led by Kaszek, setting the stage for a groundbreaking expansion in Latin America’s payment infrastructure. #FintechGrowth #Innovation
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Decarbonization: Clarity on finance’s limits and superpowers.
Exploring the role of finance in the energy transition at the World Economic Forum, Davos. Discover the need for public-private collaboration to accelerate decarbonization and investment in green tech. #WEF #EnergyTransition #SustainableInvestment
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Level up your money mindset with these 4 game-changing tips.
Discover how to revamp your financial outlook with four key strategies: identifying motivations, mindful spending, dedicated finance days, and embracing guilt-free enjoyment. #MoneyMindset #FinancialWellness
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ICYMI: Prometeo, Zeal, Detected, and Finbridge Global dominate fintech funding.
Prometeo spearheads innovation with a $13M raise for its banking software platform, enhancing financial connectivity across Latin America. Zeal and Detected also secure funding, boosting fintech growth globally. #Fintech #SeriesAFunding #Prometeo #Zeal #Detected #FinbridgeGlobal
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India’s banks: $21 billion down, their glory days fading away.
India’s banking sector faces a $21 billion shakeup, with market giants like @HDFC_Bank grappling with shrinking margins and tougher market conditions, stirring concerns about the future of banking stocks. #Finance #BankingSector #MarketTrends
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Finshape teams up with Arab National Bank for personalized banking.
Finshape teams up with @AlArabi_EN to revolutionize banking in Saudi Arabia with custom-tailored financial solutions based on cutting-edge data analytics. #FinTech #BankingInnovation #PersonalizedBanking
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Feds seek Republican scrutiny, targeting ‘Trump’ and ‘MAGA’ at US banks.
Uncovered: Feds pressured US banks to filter transactions with keywords like ‘Trump’ and ‘MAGA’, raising serious privacy and political targeting concerns. #BankOfAmerica @BankofAmerica #PrivacyRights #PoliticalSurveillance