This Week in Fintech: TFT Bi-Weekly News Roundup 14/04
The Fintech Times Bi-Weekly News Roundup brings you the latest fintech news from around the world on Thursday 14 April 2022. Job moves Upvest, the Berlin based infrastructure fintech, appoints Markus Maier as its new chief operating officer. Maier has previously worked at UBS and Deutsche Bank. In his new role, he will mainly focus […]
Suspected Brooklyn subway shooter called in a tip on himself and was arrested about an hour later
• Subway shooting suspect faces terrorism-related charge in federal court • Opinion: America’s ‘Gun Lady’ relives the tragedy of another mass shooting • Video shows subway shooting suspect arrested Read More
Former French Colonies in Africa Demand a Reset
Decades after independence, many African countries are increasingly troubled by the ongoing influence of their former colonial power.Read More
Europe’s Carbon Market Passes the Test
Investors can take comfort in how the bloc’s cap-and-trade scheme has weathered the recent extremes of the energy market.Read More
CORE Works on the Ground To Distribute Prepaid Cash Assistance Cards To Ukrainian Refugees
Crisis response non-profit CORE (Community Organised Relief Effort) has launched a Ukraine humanitarian crisis cash assistance programme to provide digital cash assistance directly to Ukrainian refugees, empowering families to choose how to cover basic needs and safely relocate on their own terms. The programme’s prepaid cash cards have been delivered by combining the resources of […]
Elon Musk offers to buy Twitter
• Analysis: Elon Musk doesn’t need a board seat to change Twitter • Opinion: By spurning a board seat, Elon Musk could wreak havoc for Twitter Read More
Heavy fighting continues as Russian forces push toward Donbas and the US and EU rush $1.3 billion in military aid to Ukraine
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U.S. Tries New Tactic to Protect Workers’ Pay: Antitrust Law
The Justice Department is using antitrust law to charge employers with colluding to hold down wages. The move adds to a barrage of civil challenges.Read More
China’s Widespread Lockdowns Will Bring an Economic Toll
The country’s zero-tolerance policy for coronavirus cases has analysts downgrading China economic growth forecasts.Read More
Supply Chain Hurdles Will Outlast Covid Pandemic, White House Says
The administration’s economic advisers see climate change and other factors complicating global trade patterns for years to come.Read More
