FeaturedInsuranceUK-based insurtech Sprout.ai secures $2.5 mn seed fundingInternational Finance Business DeskApril 21, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskApril 21, 2020 Amadeus Capital Partners led the funding round... Read more
EnergyFeaturedMENA needs to spend $148 bn till 2050 to fight climate changeInternational Finance Business DeskApril 21, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskApril 21, 2020 The region would create 1.51 mn jobs in the renewable sector compared to 78 mn lost in the fossil fuel sector... Read more
BankingFeaturedHSBC UK, Fidelity FundsNetwork partner to launch new SIPPInternational Finance Business DeskApril 20, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskApril 20, 2020 The partnership will allow HSBC UK to offer the new SIPP solution to clients through Fidelity FundsNetwork platform... Read more
AviationFeaturedSouth African Airways on the verge of collapsingInternational Finance Business DeskApril 20, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskApril 20, 2020 The carrier plans to lay-off its 4700 employees... Read more
FeaturedTelecomTelkom sees 50% increase in customer data consumptionInternational Finance Business DeskApril 20, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskApril 20, 2020 Telkom's increase in data consumption is more prominent in residential areas... Read more
FeaturedInsuranceChinese insurers face risk from selling Covid-19 cover: FitchInternational Finance Business DeskApril 20, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskApril 20, 2020 The sale of cover could pose risks to property and casualty insurers' underwriting stability... Read more
FeaturedTechnologyAlibaba to invest $28 bn in cloud computing in the next three yearsInternational Finance Business DeskApril 20, 2020April 20, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskApril 20, 2020April 20, 2020 The decision is influenced by the growing demand for services such as video conferencing and live streaming... Read more
FeaturedTechnology2020: Online payments grow by 76% in VietnamInternational Finance Business DeskApril 20, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskApril 20, 2020 Total transaction value increased by 124%... Read more
FeaturedOil & GasAdnoc terminates Petrofac’s contract for Dalma gas projectInternational Finance Business DeskApril 17, 2020April 20, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskApril 17, 2020April 20, 2020 Petrofac's scope of work in the project was valued at $1.5billion... Read more
EconomyFeaturedCoronavirus pandemic threatens post-Brexit trade talksInternational Finance Business DeskApril 17, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskApril 17, 2020 Two lead negotiators have isolated themselves due to the pandemic, which might bring a change to the timeline... Read more