Arwen Volkov, A graduate of the University of St. Gallen in Switzerland with a degree in International Finance, Arwen specializes in sustainable finance and green investments. She began her career at an investment bank in London, where she developed financing models for environmentally friendly projects. Known for her analytical and strategic thinking skills, Arwen is a sought-after financial consultant. In her spare time, she mentors fintech startups, contributing to their growth strategies. She is also a nature enthusiast and an amateur photographer.

FinTech Futures: Highlights of the Week’s Top Five News Stories – September 20, 2024

The European Union (EU) announced on Tuesday that it has imposed tariffs on up to $4 billion worth of US goods, in retaliation for illegal American subsidies to Boeing. This

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European Researchers Gain Access to TikTok’s API in Transparency Commitment

NurPhoto/Contributor/Getty Images TikTok is giving researchers in Europe access to its public data, expanding the social media platform’s Research API beyond America. The move is part of efforts to “bring

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Yonder, a UK-based credit card start-up, raises £23.4 million in new funding

The European Union (EU) has imposed a record $5 billion fine on the United States (US) tech giant, Alphabet, for abusing its market dominance with its Android mobile operating system.

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God Save Me from a Female CEO

God forbid a woman who decides to raise children and run a business at the same time. These crazy women disrupt the “natural order of things” and accelerate the march

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China cracks down on record number of personal data breaches, proposes new facial recognition law

dem10/Getty Images China has closed a record number of personal data breaches and is seeking public feedback on draft laws to regulate the use of facial recognition data. In the

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HSBC’s digital chief Ashief Danga departs for AXA Health

Global Economy Faces Uncertain Future Amid Rising Inflation Rates The global economy is currently facing an uncertain future as inflation rates continue to rise in major economies around the world.

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Could Louisiana’s Crypto Initiative Serve as a Blueprint for Other States?

A citizen of Louisiana recently paid a fine to the state’s Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. While that’s not necessarily news, the fact that the fine was paid using Bitcoin’s

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At Nike, a veteran laces up his cleats again; action ignites

John Donahue, the CEO of Nike whose strategy had been blamed for the poor performance of the stock in recent months, is stepping down. To replace him, Nike turned to

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China blames US intelligence agencies for cyber attack in Wuhan

Grant Faint/Getty Images China has reiterated claims that last month’s cybersecurity attack on a Wuhan facility was the work of American intelligence agencies, pointing to a “very complex” malware used

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CSI, a US fintech company, purchases Velocity Solutions

The European Union (EU) announced its plans to impose tariffs on a range of U.S. goods in retaliation for the U.S.’s illegal subsidies to Boeing. The tariffs, which will affect

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