January 26, 2026 @ 8:35 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Inyova SICAV has officially become a new issuer of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on the SIX Swiss Exchange. This move marks the debut of Inyova‘s inaugural ETF, expanding opportunities for investors focused on impact-driven strategies. Launched recently this month, the Inyova Impact Investing Active Equity Fund… Read More

 Tagged etfs, europe, investing, inyova, six, switzerland

January 26, 2026 @ 7:41 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Digital identity platform GeoComply has partnered with sports betting operator Dabble to introduce precise device and location intelligence into its KYC process. The move enabled Dabble to achieve KYC pass rates above 90% while gaining improved visibility into identity theft and fraud threats. In partnership… Read More

 Tagged Anthony Cugnetto, Dabble, fraud, GeoComply, geolocation, identity, Kip levin, kyc

January 26, 2026 @ 7:39 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Euroclear has announced the rollout of same-day settlement capabilities for Stock Loan Returns (SLRs) within its CREST system. Set to launch on June 15, 2026, this development marks a pivotal step toward modernizing settlement processes and aligning with broader industry shifts toward faster transaction cycles…. Read More

 Tagged crest system, digitalization, euroclear, europe, settlement, uk

January 26, 2026 @ 12:43 am By Omar Faridi  |  

JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM) has completed the acquisition of WealthOS, a technology platform specializing in pensions and wealth management solutions. This deal underscores the banking provider’s ongoing commitment to enhancing its digital offerings in an increasingly competitive financial landscape. WealthOS, known for its cloud-based tools that… Read More

 Tagged digital banking, jpmorgan chase, uk, wealthos, wealthtech

January 25, 2026 @ 10:45 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital payments platform Payoneer (NASDAQ: PAYO) has obtained initial regulatory nod from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to function as a cross-border payment aggregator. This milestone, announced recently, positions the company to enhance its services for international transactions within one of the world’s fastest-growing… Read More

 Tagged digital finance, fintech, payments, payoneer

January 25, 2026 @ 9:46 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Tinaba, the digital banking platform developed in collaboration with Banca Profilo, has taken a significant step to enhance its international reach by enabling digital payments in mainland China. This development comes through an expanded partnership with Alipay+, the global digital wallet connectivity solution provided by… Read More

 Tagged italy, profilo, tinaba

January 25, 2026 @ 8:44 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Affirm Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: AFRM), a buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) provider listed on NASDAQ under the ticker AFRM, has formally applied to regulatory bodies to create its own banking entity. On January 23, 2026, the company announced it had filed proposals with the Nevada Division of Financial… Read More

 Tagged affirm, bnpl, buy now pay later

January 25, 2026 @ 8:29 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

French banking provider Société Générale has revealed plans to cut approximately 1,800 jobs across its operations in France as part of a broader strategy to control costs and streamline its organization. The announcement, made on January 22, 2026, comes amid ongoing efforts by CEO Slawomir… Read More

 Tagged banking, europe, france, layoffs, societe generale

January 25, 2026 @ 6:27 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

At the World Economic Forum in Davos on January 22, 2026, Elon Musk delivered a rather bold forecast that has given the tech sector something to think carefully about. Musk’s recent remarks could also lead to interesting debates on how the global economy could evolve… Read More

 Tagged ai, bitcoin, elon musk, fintech adoption, payments, x

January 25, 2026 @ 4:23 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

According to the latest research, scammers seem to be getting more creative, and this trend appears to be changing as QR codes gain more popularity now among scammers. Recent research from cybersecurity company NordVPN reveals that more than 26 million people could have unknowingly been… Read More

 Tagged fraud, Marijus Briedis, NordVPN, qr codes, quishing