January 15, 2026 @ 7:42 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

A new report from the National Consumer Law Center castigates earned wage access facilitators for deceptive practices and fee gouging. Picking Workers’ Pockets: Unfair, Deceptive and Abusive Practices by Earned Wage Payday Lenders explores the tactics that some earned wage payday lenders use to collect… Read More

 Tagged earned wage access, lauren saunders, National Consumer Law Center, Patrick Crotty

January 15, 2026 @ 6:52 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Ryan, LLC—a provider of tax consulting and software solutions—has revealed a substantial minority equity investment from Neuberger Berman Capital Solutions, in collaboration with funds overseen by Neuberger Berman Private Markets. This partnership positions Neuberger as a major stakeholder, working in tandem with Ryan’s current investors,… Read More

 Tagged neuberger berman capital solutions, onex partners, ryan, tax

January 14, 2026 @ 10:33 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a recent move to enforce consumer protection standards in the US financial services sector, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has petitioned a federal court to declare a payment processing company and its top executives in contempt of court. The action targets Cliq, Inc., previously… Read More

 Tagged cliq, enforcement action, ftc, payments processing, us

January 14, 2026 @ 10:24 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

OnePay, the fintech company supported by retail giant Walmart Inc. (NYSE:WMT), has reached a valuation of more than $4 billion, marking a significant leap in its growth trajectory. This new milestone came through a recent share buyback program for employees, which priced the company’s shares at… Read More

 Tagged commerce, fintech, onepay, payments, us, walmart

January 14, 2026 @ 6:38 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Figure Technology Solutions (Nasdaq: FIGR) a blockchain-native capital marketplace, has reported steady loan origination volumes for the fourth quarter of 2025. The announcement, shared by Executive Board Chair Mike Cagney, highlights a turnaround in what is typically a slower period for the lending industry. Despite… Read More

 Tagged decentralized finance, defi, figure technology solutions, mike cagney, stablecoins

January 14, 2026 @ 1:11 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In the ecosystem of Swiss retail banking, established institutions continue to dominate digital advancements, while digital-only banks intensify efforts to tailor services to individual needs. According to an analysis by Colombus Consulting, which assessed 28 key players using over 50 indicators spanning websites, apps, social… Read More

 Tagged banking, digital banks, europe, neobank, research, switzerland

January 14, 2026 @ 11:06 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

  Other World Computing’s Larry O’Connor sees a huge 2026 for AI, infrastructure, and the return of on-prem infrastructure. On-prem comes back, not as a rebellion against cloud, but as the sensible default for performance, cost, and control “In 2026, more teams are going to… Read More

 Tagged Larry O'Connor, Other World Computing

January 14, 2026 @ 8:33 am By JD Alois  |  

The Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance (CCAF), the leading global research group for Fintech, is in the process of gathering information for a global study on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in financial services. AI is quickly becoming ubiquitous – especially in financial services. The ability to… Read More

 Tagged cambridge centre for alternative finance, ccaf, research

January 14, 2026 @ 8:12 am By Omar Faridi  |  

ClearBank has teamed up with Taurus in order to enhance its offerings in the digital asset space. Announced recently this month, this collaboration positions Taurus-PROTECT as the core wallet infrastructure for ClearBank’s clients, focusing on stablecoin operations and broader digital asset management. This partnership underscores… Read More

 Tagged clearbank, digital assets, stablecoins, taurus

January 14, 2026 @ 8:10 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The finance sector is on the cusp of a major shift, potentially rivaling the internet’s disruptive influence. By 2026, digital assets are expected to integrate deeply into everyday financial operations, altering how companies and people manage funds, engage in markets, and conduct transactions. Lloyds Banking… Read More

 Tagged digital assets, lloyds bank, outlook 2026, uk