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$5.5 billion fintech firm Revolut’s losses mounted in 2020 but crypto gave it a big boost

$5.5 billion fintech firm Revolut’s losses mounted in 2020 but crypto gave it a big boost

by EFSD | Jun 21, 2021 | Economic News

Although not much of UK households’ wealth is currently held in assets such as Bitcoin, they are becoming more mainstream, said deputy Bank governor Sir Jon Cunliffe. If their value fell sharply, it could have a knock-on effect, he said. The Bank needed to be...
Toy companies are keeping an eye on China shipping delays as key holiday season nears

Toy companies are keeping an eye on China shipping delays as key holiday season nears

by EFSD | Jun 21, 2021 | Economic News

LONDON — British fintech start-up Revolut saw slower growth in revenues and mounting losses last year as the coronavirus pandemic hit payment volumes, though an increase in the value of cryptocurrencies gave the company a big boost. Revolut generated revenues of...
UK food and drink exports to the EU almost halve in first quarter

UK food and drink exports to the EU almost halve in first quarter

by EFSD | Jun 21, 2021 | Economic News

LONDON — British fintech start-up Revolut saw slower growth in revenues and mounting losses last year as the coronavirus pandemic hit payment volumes, though an increase in the value of cryptocurrencies gave the company a big boost. Revolut generated revenues of...
Brent crude tops $40 after Biden’s win lifts risk-takers

Brent crude tops $40 after Biden’s win lifts risk-takers

by EFSD | Nov 9, 2020 | Economic News

Brent crude futures for January climbed $1.06, or 2.7%, to $40.51 a barrel by 0453 GMT and U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude for December was at $38.21 a barrel, up $1.07, or 2.9%. Oil recovered from a 4% decline on Friday, rising along with other financial markets...
Environmental protection must be at core of socio-economic development targets: experts

Environmental protection must be at core of socio-economic development targets: experts

by EFSD | Nov 8, 2020 | Economic News

Predictions on the intensity and impacts of environmental issues on various socio-economic aspects must be highlighted in the draft documents to be submitted to the 13th National Party Congress, said deputy head of the Vietnam Environment Administration (VEA) Nguyen...
Malaysia’s upcoming budget could test support for its embattled prime minister

Malaysia’s upcoming budget could test support for its embattled prime minister

by EFSD | Nov 7, 2020 | Economic News

The Malaysian government led by Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin will announce its proposed budget for 2021 on Friday.Battling a renewed Covid-19 outbreak, Malaysia needs greater fiscal support for its economy, but political jockeying could derail the government’s...
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