Report - page 49

Fintech & Ecommerce

HSBC Exec Says About AI’s Impact on Finance Sector

Edward J Achtner, the head of generative AI for UK banking giant HSBC, said that many companies have still failed to achieve tangible results in the use of artificial intelligence in their activities, despite statements about significant progress in the relevant direction.

Finance & Economics

Hurricane Milton Reportedly to Cause Significant Economic Damage

Leading Wall Street analysts argue that Hurricane Milton, which bears down once a century, can cause more than $50 billion in material damage, under a scenario that can be conditionally characterized as moderate, but in the case of a more negative configuration of the situation associated with a natural disaster, the mentioned indicator may grow […]

Finance & Economics

World Bank Warns of Probable Slowdown in China’s Economic Growth

The World Bank warns that the growth rate of the Chinese economic system, which is currently the second largest in the world, is likely to continue on a downward trajectory next year.

Finance & Economics

European Investment Bank Seeks to Provide Greater Support to Startups

The European Investment Bank said on Monday, October 7, that the finance ministers of the European Union countries welcomed its Action Plan to deepen regional capital markets and provide more support to startups.

News

US Big Banks Lending Income Reportedly to Hit Two-Year Low

The media reports that new reports on the performance of the largest banks in the United States will contain data according to which these lenders have received income from lending which is the lowest for the last two years.

Fintech & Ecommerce

Sam’s Club Reportedly Prepares to Open First All-Digital Store

The media reports that Sam’s Club is currently preparing to launch its first store without checkout lanes.

News

Samsung Reportedly to Fix Growth of Profit

Samsung Electronics is expected to release data on Tuesday, October 8, according to which its profit more than quadrupled last quarter amid increased demand for chips.

Science & Technology

Foxconn’s Revenue Beats Estimates

Revenue of Foxconn, the world’s largest contract electronics manufacturer based in Taiwan, was the highest ever in the third quarter of the current year.

News

Tensions Rise Between UK Banks and Tech Companies

Currently, in the United Kingdom, there is an increase in tension between banks and technology companies specializing in the implementation of activities in the social media area, in the context of the question of which party should be responsible for paying compensation to people who have become victims of fraudulent crimes in the Internet space.

News

TrueLayer Raises $50 Million

TrueLayer raised $50 million as part of its $130 million Series E funding round.

Fintech & Ecommerce

UK FinTech Constitutes 65% of All European Deals in H1 2024

While overall funding in the European fintech sector declined by 25% year-on-year, UK companies dominate the scene, accounting for 65% of all deals in the region.

News

Google Maps to Show AI-Powered Review Summaries in India

Google is adding new artificial intelligence-powered features to a version of its Maps service designed for users living in India.

News

Ubisoft Shares Demonstrate Growth

The value of shares of Ubisoft, the maker of video games, on Friday, October 4, showed an increase of more than 30%.

Finance & Economics

Global Supply Chain Pressure Demonstrates Weakening

An index tracked by the New York Federal Reserve on Friday, October 4, testified that the resolution of the strike at United States ports is likely to be a factor in reducing pressure on global supply chains.

Finance & Economics

Experian Buys Cyber Security Firm ClearSale

Credit data company Experian has agreed to buy firm ClearSale, which specializes in carrying out activities in the cybersecurity area.

News

US Hiring Tops Estimates

Job growth in the United States in September exceeded all preliminary forecasts for the dynamic of the corresponding indicator.