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AI related deals in the retail banking industry decreased in H1 2021
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AI jobs growth July-September 2021
Top countries for AI jobs growth in major banks, central banks and non-bank competitors in the three months to September (source: GlobalData)
| Country | July-September y-o-y AI jobs growth (percentage points) |
|---|---|
| China | 1.2 |
| Belgium | 1.0 |
| Italy | 0.7 |
| Australia | 0.2 |
| India | 0.2 |
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Neobank N26 eyes IPO, but must fix its money laundering problems first
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