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Why a Post-Pandemic, Post-Brexit Britain Needs Women in STEM

There are over 1 million women in STEM, but there is still a gender gap, with the industries most being dominated by men. Here we discuss why we need more women in STEM.

23rd July 2021 · 3 min read

Brexit and Data: Are You Going With the Flow?

Since the inception of GDPR, data flow has been a significant and often time consuming aspect of running a business successfully. Whether it’s the handling of employee data, or that of customers, it’s important that all regulations are adhered to,...

19th July 2021 · 3 min read

Malta Grey listed by FATF: Market Insider’s View on How it Will Impact Country’s Financial Services Sector

Malta has become the first European country in recent history to be grey listed by the FATF for insufficient AML enforcement. Marius Galdikas, CEO at ConnectPay, has shared his views on the effects this could have on the Maltese financial services...

14th July 2021 · 3 min read

Co-op Businesses More Resilient to Covid

Co-op businesses are more resilient to the economic devastation caused by Covid according to a new report released on the 28th of June, prompting a call for more government investment led by CEO of The Co-op, Steve Murrells.

13th July 2021 · 3 min read

50% of Companies Have Failed or Are Not Compliant with Payment Transactions Security Standard, Poll Finds

According to a recent poll by SentryBay, the UK-based cybersecurity software company, the infrastructure of over 21% of surveyed companies has failed key PCI compliance assessments, designed to assist them to maintain high security standards when ...

8th July 2021 · 2 min read

Regions and Cities Want to Make Social Economy a Lever for Economic Recovery

The EU's regions and cities are looking forward to the Social Economy Action Plan, which the European Commission is expected to publish before the end of the year. The opinion adopted by the European Committee of the Regions (CoR) on Thursday...

5th July 2021 · 3 min read

How Holiday Lets Can Make the Most of the Staycation Boom

With international travel not being feasible for the moment, UK hotels can expect a boom in staycation guests. How can hospitality make the most of this opportunity?

1st July 2021 · 4 min read

Turkish Airlines and Turkish Cargo Rise to the Top Amid Pandemic

Turkish Airlines successfully ended the fiscal year 2020 with 6.7 billion USD revenue, which accounts for 50% of the preceding year’s level, with a net loss of only 836 million USD. During these uncertain times, the airline was also able to mainta...

30th June 2021 · 3 min read

EU Digital ID Wallets: Success Depends on Robust Foundations and Value Perceived by Citizens, Expert Says

The European Commission has unveiled plans to launch pan-European Digital ID wallets. Marius Galdikas, CEO at ConnectPay, outlined key challenges that need to be addressed before the launch, as well as why its success largely depends on value perc...

28th June 2021 · 3 min read

Young Retail Investor Sign-ups Double on Mintos

A recent report from Mintos, Europe’s leading marketplace for investing in loans observes a noticeable growth of young investors. In the first half of 2021, the investment platform saw a 9% growth among its young users–from 377,982 the number of y...

24th June 2021 · 2 min read

Where Brits Should Put Down Roots Post Brexit

Freedom of movement may have ended now that Brexit has been officially implemented, but many Britons are still yearning to move abroad and experience life outside the UK. If you’re still working from home and wondering if you can relocate far beyo...

21st June 2021 · 5 min read

Five Strengths and Five Flaws in the EU’s New Import One-Stop Shop

Beleaguered British retailers are braced for yet more changes to how they sell goods to the EU. From 1 July, a new EU Import One-Stop Shop (IOSS) scheme means British-based e-commerce companies only need to register and pay VAT in one EU country t...

16th June 2021 · 3 min read