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Berkshire Hathaway Fully Divests Mastercard Holdings in Q1 2026

Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK) has wrapped up the complete sale of its investment in Mastercard (NYSE:MA), closing out the position during the first quarter of 2026. This decision represents one of the early portfolio adjustments under the company’s refreshed executive leadership. Regulatory filings indicate that… Read More

Longer Loan Terms, Refinancing Trends Shaped Early 2026 Automotive Finance Sector

A recent report from Experian highlights just how affordability challenges continue to influence consumer behavior in the vehicle financing market. As vehicle prices rise, buyers are increasingly opting for extended repayment periods to keep monthly costs in check, while refinancing activity gains momentum amid easing… Read More

Fintech Platform AvidXchange Enables Embedded AP Payments for Acumatica Clients

AvidXchange, a provider of accounts payable (AP) automation tools and payment services tailored for mid-market companies, unveiled a new integrated solution for Acumatica customers. This development introduces fully embedded AP payment capabilities directly within the Acumatica cloud ERP platform, driven by AvidXchange’s Accounts Payable as… Read More

Thailand’s Ascend Bank Eyes July Debut Amid Virtual Banking Race

Ascend Bank, the virtual bank backed by Charoen Pokphand Group, is expected to debut in July, CP Group senior vice-chairman Suphachai Chearavanont said. The planned launch comes after rival Clicx Bank announced earlier this week it plans to launch its mobile app on June 19,… Read More

Global Fintech Adyen, ROLLER Partner to Provide Embedded Financing Solutions

ROLLER, a cloud-based venue management platform, has joined forces with global fintech Adyen (AMS: ADYEN) to introduce ROLLER Capital. This innovative embedded finance solution provides operators with rapid access to business funding directly within their existing management tools, eliminating many traditional barriers to capital. The partnership… Read More

Visa Strengthens European Markets Strategy with New Investment

Visa (NYSE: V) has recently signaled strong support for the region by announcing a substantial financial commitment. The move comes as European policymakers and industry figures advocate for reduced dependence on non-European networks, emphasizing the need for resilient, locally governed systems that prioritize security and… Read More

AU10TIX Fraud Report Shows Growing AI Influence

The frequency of AI-generated identity fraud has surpassed physical document forgery for the first time, marking another milestone in the digital fraud era, a new report from AU10TIX reveals. That is part of a strategy that sees criminals building reusable identity assets that are deployed… Read More

European Pay By Bank Network Provider TrueLayer Expands into Consumer Credit with Acquisition of Dutch Fintech in3

Fintech platform TrueLayer, Europe’s Pay by Bank network, has announced its acquisition of in3, a Dutch fintech focused on consumer credit facilitated through direct bank payments. This strategic move, revealed recently this month, positions TrueLayer as the sole provider in the region capable of delivering… Read More

BOLTS Tenchologies’ Yoon Auh On IBM’s Reported Quantum Investment

BOLTS Technologies founder Yoon Auh discusses IBM’s reported quantum investment. With “quantum” appearing in more headlines, it is useful to ask a more precise question: what part of the quantum stack is actually moving? I generally organize quantum developments into six buckets: Hardware — the… Read More

Ireland’s Innovation Index Highlights AI and Digital Technology Adoption Surge

KPMG’s latest Ireland’s Innovation Index 2026, produced in partnership with the Industry Research and Development Group (IRDG), reflects a picture / ecosystem of resilient business confidence in Research, Development, and Innovation (RDI) amid global uncertainty. Based on responses from a record 587 Irish companies —… Read More

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