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wefox Raises €151 Million Following Business Restructuring
Fintech News Switzerland
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July 10, 2025
Free Newsletter Get the hottest Fintech Switzerland News once a month in your Inbox Insurtech platform wefox has secured a total of €151 million in new funding, comprising a €76 million capital raise, primarily from existing investors, and a €75...
Spotify expands audiobook access with new flexible add-on plans
Mumbrella
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July 20, 2025
Spotify is introducing new audiobook subscription options for Premium users in several countries — including Australia — to offer more listening flexibility and grow the format’s global audience. The announcement: Spotify’s goal with audiobooks is...
Payment Tech: Enhancing Fan Experiences and Boosting Economy
finews.com
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July 4, 2025
From contactless payments to secure online ticketing, payment technology is playing a pivotal role in shaping major events like the UEFA Women’s EURO 2025. In his guest commentary for finews.first, Santosh Ritter, Country Manager Switzerland &...
Beyond tariffs: how Switzerland turned trade talks into climate action with Mercosur
Swissinfo
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July 18, 2025
Aerial view of the headquarters of the Mercosur trade bloc (Southern Common Market) in Montevideo, taken on November 26, 2024. Afp Or Licensors Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector Select your language Close English...
PK Rück Appoints Successor to long-standing CFO
finews.com
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July 4, 2025
The Liechtenstein life insurance company PK Rück, which specializes in pension funds and collective foundations, is making changes to its management. After around 20 years, there will be a change of guard in the position of Chief Financial...
wefox Secures €151M Funding To Drive Asset‑Light Expansion
Financial IT
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wefox has successfully secured funding of EUR 151 million. This consisted of a EUR 76 million capital raise primarily from its existing investor base as well as refinancing of an existing credit facility with EUR 75 million from Searchlight...
MERCOSUR-EFTA pact to unlock 97% export market access
Fibre 2 Fashion
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The Signatory State Parties of MERCOSUR (Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay) and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) States (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland) have announced the conclusion of the negotiations of a Free...
Pathways to the financial regulation of virtual assets (crypto-assets) eco-systems: A Case for Hybrid Financial Regulatory Approaches
Business and Financial Times
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July 18, 2025
By Richmond Akwasi ATUAHENE (Dr) This paper presents pathway to regulating and supervising the virtual assets (cryptocurrencies) in Ghana which involves a multi-faceted financial regulatory approach. The Bank of Ghana is actively developing...
wefox garners €151m in funding
Life Insurance International
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July 9, 2025
wefox, a digital insurance company in Germany, has raised €151m ($177m) to support its new strategic focus on its managing general agent business and smart insurance distribution. The funding comprises a €76m capital raise, primarily from existing...
ETIAS explained: Why the EU just tripled its travel authorisation fee
The Times of India
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In a significant update that could affect millions of travelers, the European Union (EU) has announced that it will triple the cost of its upcoming travel authorisation scheme—the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS). The...
Nordea Reaches Milestone in Switzerland
finews.com
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July 8, 2025
Dienstag, 08. Juli 2025 08:55 The Asset Manager receives Finma license and strengthens institutional presence. Nordea Asset Management (NAM) has received approval from the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (Finma) as a manager of...
Europe to triple travel permit fee for foreigners
ETTravelWorld.com
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July 18, 2025
A sculpture of Euro symbol is pictured in front of the European Parliament in Brussels, BelgiumThe digital travel permit for foreigners to enter the European Union should cost 20 euros ( USD 23), almost triple the original planned fee, under a...
EU to triple travel permit fee to €20 under delayed ETIAS system
Times of Malta
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July 18, 2025
The digital travel permit for foreigners to enter the European Union should cost €20 euros, almost triple the original planned fee, under a proposal published Friday. The adjustment to the yet-to-be implemented ETIAS scheme for visa-exempt...
EU to triple travel permit fee
Bangladesh Post
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The digital travel permit for foreigners to enter the European Union should cost 20 euros ($23), almost triple the original planned fee, under a proposal published Friday. The adjustment to the yet-to-be implemented ETIAS scheme for visa-exempt...
India-EFTA Free Trade Pact To Come Into Effect From October 1: Piyush Goyal
Ommcom News
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July 19, 2025
Mumbai: Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said on Saturday that the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) between India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) will officially come into effect on October 1, that would...
India-EFTA trade pact to roll out from october 1, says Goyal
Telengana Today
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July 19, 2025
The bloc has committed USD 100 billion investment over 15 years, with India offering lower tariffs on Swiss products and expanded services access Published Date - 19 July 2025, 04:24 PM New Delhi: The free trade agreement between India and the...
India-EFTA Free Trade Pact to Come Into Effect From October 1; Will Facilitate Creation of 1 Million Jobs, Says Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal
Latestly
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July 19, 2025
Mumbai, July 19: Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said on Saturday that the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) between India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) will officially come into effect on October 1, that would...
Actithera secures $75.5m to advance radioligands
BioProcess International
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July 18, 2025
Last week, Actithera announced the closing of its series-A funding to allow for its radioligand therapy, led by investors M Ventures, Sofinnova Partners, and Hadean Ventures. The US$75.5 million will finance Actithera’s fibroblast activation...
India-EFTA Trade Deal Going Live On October 1; To Generate 1 Million Jobs, Attract $100 Billion FDI
ABP Live
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July 19, 2025
India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) have signed a Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA). Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal announced on Saturday that the trade pact will come into effect from October 1, 2025. The pact,...
Secretive family behind Tetra Pak bets bulk of US$9b on stocks via Singapore entities
The Business Times Singapore
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July 16, 2025
[KUALA LUMPUR] A mysterious entity based in the heart of Singapore’s financial district emerged as the biggest shareholder in International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) nine years ago. It turned out that the owner was the Rausing family, which hails...