War worries remained paramount on investors’ minds this week. The fears were compounded with warnings of terrorist attacks on targets in the US and UK.

Euronet, which was reported to be interested in taking over Alphyra, said yesterday that it was not in takeover talks with the company.

Euronet, which was reported to be interested in taking over Alphyra, have said that it was not in takeover talks with the company.

According to a report in the Sunday Times, Euronet Worldwide, is considering making a takeover bid for Alphyra. Euronet, quoted on Nasdaq, is an US electronics payment company.

PAYMENTS software company Euronet Worldwide is to make a bid for Alphyra, currently the subject of a proposed management buyout (MBO).