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International Payments with a Zing
- Feb 06, 2024
- Banking
- FinTech
- Market
Oliver Lane
Zing (part of the HSBC Group) officially launched in the UK in January 2024 providing users with a “Worry-free international money app and multi-currency card.” Zing is targeting international users including expats, frequent travellers, and investors with a digital banking proposition that allows users to hold and convert up to 10 different currencies, send money to 30+ countries and spend in over 200 countries.
Apple Cracks Open the Wallet: NFC Payments in Europe
- Jan 24, 2024
- Banking
- FinTech
- Market
Tim Cryer
Apple has made a surprising move in Europe, proposing to open its Near Field Communication (NFC) payment technology to third-party developers. This means that for the first time, rivals to Apple Pay will be able to offer their own contactless payment on iPhones in Europe.
Riding the Wave of Embedded Investing
- Dec 20, 2023
- Investments
- Market
Oliver Lane
The concept of Embedded Investing has been steadily gaining popularity in the financial world, a trend reaffirmed by Exploding Trends’ recent blog highlighting its increasing prominence in Google search queries. In this article, we will delve into the intricacies of Embedded Investing, a phenomenon that is reshaping traditional investment practices and making them more accessible to a broader audience.