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NextGen Nordics: Green bitcoin mining farm planned in Sweden

Ahead of our NextGen Nordics conference on 27 April 2022, we will be putting together a weekly briefing of all the top stories that are emerging out of the region and setting the blueprint for payments innovation across Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden.

11 March 2022

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Bank of Ireland to hire another 100 techies

Bank of Ireland is on the hunt for 100 new technology staffers as it steps up its digital transformation programme.

11 March 2022

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BNP Paribas to hire 1000 more female coders by 2024

BNP Paribas has set itself a target to have 1,000 more women working in IT professions by the end of 2024, through both internal and external recruitment.

11 March 2022

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After mass Zoom firing, Better.com lays off another 3000 employees

Better.com, the digital mortgage outfit that caused uproar last year after its CEO fired 900 employees in a single Zoom call, is laying of another 3000 staffers.

10 March 2022

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Sezzle to cut 20% of workforce

US BNPL player Sezzle is to cut 20% of its workforce following confirmation of a takeover by Australian rival Zip.

10 March 2022

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Forty percent of Amex staff choose to go virtual

Up to 40% of American Express employees have chosen to go completely virtual under the card scheme's flexible working model.

10 March 2022

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ANZ combines retail and digital units

As it gears up to launch a new online and mobile service, ANZ is combining its digital division with its Australian retail business.

09 March 2022

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Mode appoints former Alipay UK chief Rita Liu as CEO

UK-based crypto startup Mode has named former Alipay UK CEO Rita Liu as chief executive officer.

03 March 2022

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Westpac appoints first BaaS chief

Westpac has appointed Damien MacRae as its first BaaS chief executive, overseeing the Australian lender's efforts to deepen its relationship with non-bank partners looking to embed banking services.

03 March 2022

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FCA seeks to head off industrial action with new pay offer

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority has made a new employment offer to staffers in an effort to resolve a dispute over pay and conditions.

01 March 2022

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Bunq CEO launches foundation to help people escape Ukraine and Russia

Bunq CEO Ali Niknam is the latest fintech figure to mobilise in support of people affected by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, creating a foundation designed to help people from both countries get to safety.

01 March 2022

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Zopa Bank to open applications to Ukrainian nationals; Revolut joins call to action

Zopa Bank is to immediately sponsor 50 work visas for Ukrainian nationals following new Home Office guidance.

28 February 2022

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