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The Klarna conundrum: why treating buy-now-pay-later apps like banks will not protect consumers

The Klarna conundrum: why treating buy-now-pay-later apps like banks will not protect consumers: Buy or bye? Sulastri Sulastri Whether you use Klarna all the time or have barely heard of it, it’s time to start paying attention: the buy-now-pay-later app has just become the biggest private fintech company in Europe. Klarna has completed a new …

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Automotive aftermarket ‘nudged’ in right direction to the benefit of consumers and competition

South Africa in the news: Automotive aftermarket ‘nudged’ in right direction to the benefit of consumers and competition: Four years after the Competition Commission started engagements with the automotive aftermarket, its guidelines for the sector are finally about to go into force.: “South Africa” – BingNews Windies recall Hope, pick teenage fast bowler Seales to …

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Open Access Networks key to providing benefits for both ISPs and consumers

South Africa in the news: Open Access Networks key to providing benefits for both ISPs and consumers: Open Access Networks have played a vital role in the growth of access to fibre connectivity around the country, created a level playing field for internet service providers (ISPs) to offer services …: “South Africa” – BingNews The …

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SA consumers express willingness to help combat sustainability issues

South Africa in the news: SA consumers express willingness to help combat sustainability issues: As Earth Day is observed around the world on 22 April, new research on sustainability commissioned by Mastercard reveals a marked increase in consumer passion for the …: “South Africa” – BingNews WC’s Maynier concerned CT port may lose priority as …

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Consumers spent $900bn more at online retailers globally in 2020 – Mastercard

South Africa in the news: Consumers spent 0bn more at online retailers globally in 2020 – Mastercard: According to Mastercard’s latest Recovery Insights report, this amounted to an additional $ 900bn being spent in retail online around the world in 2020. Put another way: in 2020, …: “South Africa” – BingNews SBI papers make recommendations …

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Protecting consumers at every level with enhanced protection for Windows

Protecting consumers at every level with enhanced protection for Windows: The new versions upgrade the protection in ESET Internet Security, ESET NOD32 Antivirus and ESET Smart Security Premium. The wide range of security improvements cover malware detection, online banking, password security and smart home support – in line with ESET’s goal to create a safer …

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The experience economy will not fully recover – consumers will pay to perform in future instead

The experience economy will not fully recover – consumers will pay to perform in future instead: Insta-tastic. Sharon McCutcheon No list of seminal business books would be complete without The Experience Economy, the 1999 bestseller by American academics B Joseph Pine II and James H Gilmore. They argued that the selling of experiences was the …

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Energy price comparison sites are bad news for consumers – here’s how to fix them

Energy price comparison sites are bad news for consumers – here’s how to fix them: Tariffs, tariffs, tariffs. Andrey_Popov When it comes to electricity and gas, consumers in many countries choose between a wide range of tariffs. In the UK there are hundreds of options from scores of suppliers, varying up to 30% in price. This …

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New SearchShop platform empowers consumers with real-time information for better financial decision making

New SearchShop platform empowers consumers with real-time information for better financial decision making: Shaun Viljoen Leading fintech software specialist, e4, has announced the launch of its innovative new platform, allowing consumers to perform live individual, company, property, and vehicle searches anytime, anywhere. SearchShop provides vetting and informational searches to consumers for the very first time …

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Why food safety in Africa’s informal markets must be driven by consumers

Why food safety in Africa’s informal markets must be driven by consumers: Most food systems in Africa are informal and unregulated Alex Berger/Shutterstock Listeria in processed meat products from South Africa, E. Coli in romaine lettuce in the US, Salmonella in eggs across Europe and Campylobacter in chicken liver pâté in Australia. These are among …

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