January 21, 2026 @ 5:09 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Visa (NYSE: V) has projected a steady yet transformative year ahead for the world economy. According to the company’s 2026 Global Economic Outlook, worldwide GDP is expected to expand by 2.7% this year, a slight dip from the 2.9% growth recorded in 2025. While this… Read More

 Tagged ai, artificial intelligence, insights, research, visa

January 21, 2026 @ 5:08 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

2026 is the year e-commerce stops growing fast, and starts getting ruthless, Sociallyin’s Keith Kakadia believes. Slower growth doesn’t mean less opportunity. It means the rules of winning are changing. After more than a decade of near-constant expansion, global e-commerce is entering a new phase…. Read More

 Tagged e-commrece, hyperscaling, hypersonalization, Keith Kakadia, Sociallyin, ux

January 21, 2026 @ 5:03 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Alpaca explained in a blog post that in today’s economic landscape, many young Australians face significant hurdles in achieving financial stability. With fewer than half able to consistently set aside savings for the long haul, challenges like entering the property market and securing retirement persist,… Read More

 Tagged alpaca, australia, fintech, investments, pearler

January 21, 2026 @ 11:40 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Jet Bank has joined forces with fintech solutions provider Backbase to roll out the nation’s inaugural digital-only banking institution. This venture promises to transform how Albanians handle their finances, emphasizing a streamlined, app-driven approach that prioritizes ease, security, and transparency. The partnership has enabled a… Read More

 Tagged albania, backbase, digital banking, jet bank

January 21, 2026 @ 9:03 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Airwallex has announced a new collaboration with Arsenal Football Club to streamline hospitality payments at Emirates Stadium. As the club’s Official Software Partner, Airwallex is embedding its advanced Payments Acceptance technology into Arsenal’s operations, creating a unified system for handling transactions related to premium seating,… Read More

 Tagged airwallex, digitalization, fintech, payments

January 21, 2026 @ 8:35 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A nonprofit foundation supported by one of Italy’s wealthiest entrepreneurs has announced a strategic consolidation with academic tech programs in Milan. This move is set to accelerate startup growth and investment in cutting-edge fields, addressing longstanding gaps in the country’s venture capital scene. The Tech… Read More

 Tagged fintech, investments, italy, milan, politecnico di milano, tech europe foundation

January 21, 2026 @ 8:28 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Alkami, a digital sales and service platform provider for financial institutions in the U.S., this week announced the launch of its One-Click Software Development Kit (SDK) Manager. It allows users to self-manage deployments across staging and production, reducing effort and accelerating time-to-market. By removing development… Read More

 Tagged alkami, Deep Varma, One-Click SDK Manager, sdk

January 21, 2026 @ 7:57 am By Omar Faridi  |  

OakNorth, the digital bank focused on enabling mid-market businesses, has recently extended significant financing to two distinct ventures. These moves underscore the bank’s commitment to fostering sustainable development and economic expansion, having already disbursed over $18 billion in loans that have spurred job creation and… Read More

 Tagged digital bank, energy, new york, oaknorth, uk

January 21, 2026 @ 1:36 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Stinker Stores, a chain of gas stations and convenience stores based in Idaho, has reported remarkable improvements in staff retention thanks to its ongoing collaboration with DailyPay, a company focused on on-demand payment and financial wellness services. This partnership, which began in 2020, underscores Stinker… Read More

 Tagged dailypay, ewa, on-demand pay, worktech

January 20, 2026 @ 1:20 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

BNPL Fintech company Affirm Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: AFRM) has announced an upgrade to its underwriting system. The financial technology firm, known for its relatively more transparent payment solutions, is now integrating advanced real-time data points to provide a more accurate snapshot of users’ financial health… Read More

 Tagged affirm, bnpl, buy now pay later, payments, underwriting