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The once-abundant funding sources have vanished, casting a shadow over the industry’s future. Fintechs must reassess their operational blueprints – growth at any cost is no longer appealing to investors. As we find ourselves in 2023, the repercussions of these seismic shifts are growing increasingly apparent. The industry teeters on the brink of another transformative decade, poised to harness the potential of emerging technologies and trends that will continue to shape the course of financial evolution. Sustainability is the new go-to-market In a challenging market, innovation is still crucial and must be balanced with risk mitigation to ensure sustainable growth.…

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Are these house price rises a short-term blip or a sign of things to come for the UK property market?The key aspect affecting house prices in the UK is the cost-of-living crisis and higher interest rates. However, the Bank of England has halted interest rates for two months in a row. While inflation still sits at 6.7%, it is expected to fall in October and potentially drop below 4% by the middle of 2024. In addition, some forecasts predict the interest rate to fall to 4.75% by the end of 2024.These predictions indicate that the UK economy will become more stable…

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Stablecoins lack crucial mechanisms that guarantee money market stability in fiat, and an operational model that gave regulatory control to a central bank would be superior to private stablecoin, a study released by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) found. The authors used a “money view” of stablecoin and an analogy with onshore and offshore USD settlement to probe the weaknesses of stablecoin settlement mechanisms. Per the study:“In both Eurodollar and FX markets, when private bank credit reaches the limits of its elasticity [that is, loses the ability to maintain par], central bank credit steps in, with the ultimate goal of…

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Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh and KU Leuven have discovered a suite of genes that influence head shape in humans. These findings, published this week in Nature Communications, help explain the diversity of human head shapes and may also offer important clues about the genetic basis of conditions that affect the skull, such as craniosynostosis. By analyzing measurements of the cranial vault — the part of the skull that forms the rounded top of the head and protects the brain — the team identified 30 regions of the genome associated with different aspects of head shape, 29 of which…

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Location : The A417 northbound between the junctions with the A419 and the A436 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 04:30 and 04:45 on 18 November 2023. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 04:30 and 04:45 on 18 November 2023. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. Source link

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Image Credit: Jason Sean Weiss/BFA.com/Shutterstock Las Vegas is welcoming countless Formula One fans from all over the world for the Las Vegas Grand Prix, which is set to begin on November 18. Amid all the fun, Zouk Group Las Vegas has plenty of exciting activities to offer Resorts World patrons all weekend long! Located right on the Las Vegas strip, Resorts World is easily accessible to many unique attractions in Sin City. Paris Hilton pictured at Resorts World during a previous event. (@clairehartphotography/Shutterstock) As the F1 championship heats up in Nevada this weekend, fans can enjoy several of the Zouk…

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OpenAI co-founder and president Greg Brockman has quit the firm, he said Friday, hours after the Microsoft-backed giant abruptly fired its chief executive Sam Altman and assured that Brockman would remain at the startup. Brockman’s sudden departure adds to the day’s uncertainties at OpenAI, following closely on the heels of its maiden developer conference led by Altman. “I’m super proud of what we’ve all built together since starting in my apartment 8 years ago. We’ve ben through tough & great times together, accomplishing so much despite all the reasons it should have been impossible,” wrote Brockman in a message to…

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The Human Resources department, often referred to as HR, plays a pivotal role in effectively managing and supporting an organisation’s most invaluable asset; its people. Over the past decade, HR has increasingly focused on ensuring employee well-being and fostering a more diverse and inclusive workplace. This has made HR more crucial now than ever before, particularly within large corporations. Companies that offer effective HR software include: Rippling Deel BrightHR HR departments are multifaceted and responsible for a broad spectrum of functions. They, for example, establish and enforce essential workplace standards, including health and safety measures and workers’ rights. By setting…

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