Analysis of a sample of the largest public deals for prime office space in H2 2023 across Savills prime office costs markets shows that 85% were for the same amount or more space, and that the tech sector was the second most acquisitive type of occupier, defying expectations that companies are surrendering space and that […]
Entrepreneurs face many challenges when starting a business, from keeping on top of finances to avoiding burnout and stress when first getting their business off the ground. With this in mind, Business Name Generator has analyzed 52 countries to reveal the best and most challenging locations in which to start a business. To do this, […]
2023 saw a continuation of the volatility that characterised the financial services operating environment globally since 2022. Central banks’ responses to soaring inflation were rapid and while interest rate increases have stabilised and signs show a likely decrease in inflation, risks remain elevated for financial firms. In response to a tightening macro environment, financial services […]
According to Savills latest research, intra-European cross border investment remains the dominant source of cross border capital, accounting for just over half of all cross-border volumes in 2023. This is the equivalent of €34bn and included significant investments from French and Spanish buyers in neighbouring countries who are expected to remain active this year. The […]
PayU GPO, the leading online payment service provider operating in over 50+ emerging markets, today becomes the first Payment Facilitator to offer Peruvian SMEs self-onboarding. Alongside self-onboarding, PayU GPO also launches a new suite of innovative payment solutions and integrations including Yape, Pago Effectivo QR and Shopify, to rapidly expand and diversify payment options for […]
The Department for Business and Trade is offering six standout UK emerging tech companies the opportunity to supercharge their entry into the German market and grow their customer base as part of a new government-backed UK Tech Accelerator programme based out of Stuttgart. Hosted at Stuttgart-based future industries hub CODE_n, the programme will offer a […]
CapitalBox, the leading fintech lender for small- and medium-sized enterprises in Europe, announces today the official launch of its brand-new comprehensive collateral lending program. These secured installment loans are designed to meet the needs of traditionally underserved European small- and medium-sized enterprises. The launch represents a significant expansion in CapitalBox’s lending offerings. CapitalBox’s new collateral […]
The analysts calculated the value of fintech investment in GDP per capita of the GCC region using Tracxn data on funds raised by fintech companies. In 2022, the UAE was a leader with a significant gap – $636.4 (1.01%) in GDP per capita came from fintech. It was followed by Bahrain with $89 (0.24%) and […]
In a collaborative effort to bolster the growth of African small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the Shoprite Group, Africa’s largest supermarket retailer, and Demica, a leading supply chain finance solutions provider, joined forces at the end of 2022 to provide accessible and affordable funding opportunities. Over the past year, this partnership has already benefitted 82 […]
After a somewhat turbulent 2023, which ultimately turned out much better than expected, 2024 is shaping up to be as decisive as it is uncertain, both in (geo)political terms, with more than 60 national elections – presidential and/or legislative – and in economic terms, with risks mounting on a still slowing global economy. In this […]
