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WorldFirst World Account Enables Instant Cross-Border Business Payment Function in Over 200 Markets

Fintech Finance

In 2023, China was the largest import destination for both the UK and the European Union. In particular, SMEs in the UK and the European Union that source from China can now pay a wide range of suppliers who are also World Account users within seconds, thanks to WorldFirst’s extensive client base in the country. In the U.K.

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WorldFirst Tackles Payment Speed Pain Points With New World Account Offering

The Fintech Times

In 2023, China was the largest import destination for both the UK and the European Union. In the UK and Europe, WorldFirst supports same-day settlement for payments to markets in the APAC region, compared to the typical two to five days banks in the region usually require.

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8 Most Influential CMOs in Asia Pacific’s Financial Services Sector

Fintech News

Eight CMOs have been named among the most influential and purposeful marketers in Asia-Pacific (APAC), recognized by Campaign Asia-Pacific and DoubleVerify for their ability to adapt to new technologies, address critical issues such as climate change, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and focus on sustainability.

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Fintech in China: Leading the Charge for Economic Progress in 2024

The Fintech Times

For instance, Chinese retail web sales surpassed $2.1trillion in 2023, double that of the US. By the end of June 2023, e-CNY transactions – primarily used for domestic retail payments – totalled 1.8 This year, Hong Kong SAR announced it would allow the pilot digital currency to be used in local shops.

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