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

January 20, 2026 @ 1:19 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Nubank (NYSE: NU) continues to redefine banking by prioritizing customer value through new partnerships in 2026 and tailored digital financial services. As one of Latin America’s digital banks, Nubank has recently unveiled a series of updates that highlight its commitment to financial inclusion, improved user… Read More

 Tagged banking, brazil, digital bank, latam, nubank

January 20, 2026 @ 1:18 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Funding Circle (LSE: FCH) has recently announced key developments that underscore its commitment to product development and overall operational efficiency. As a UK-based fintech platform specializing in business loans and financial services, the company continues to evolve its offerings in 2026 with  better support for… Read More

 Tagged funding circle, online lending, smbs, uk

January 20, 2026 @ 1:17 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital bank Revolut continues to push boundaries with innovative solutions that enhance user experience and security. With a global user base exceeding 65 million, including 12 million in the UK, the company recently rolled out two significant updates on January 19, 2026. These initiatives focus… Read More

 Tagged banking, digital bank, europe, fraud prevention, revolut, scams, uk

January 20, 2026 @ 8:49 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Standard Chartered (LON: STAN) has joined forces with Barings to introduce a new sub-fund focused on investment-grade collateralized loan obligations (CLOs). This initiative, referred to as the Signature Select Quality Credit Income strategy, operates under Standard Chartered’s Variable Capital Company (VCC) framework. The launch marks… Read More

 Tagged barings, clo, hnwis, standard chartered, wealth management

January 20, 2026 @ 8:19 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has reinforced its position as a frontrunner in AI-driven business transformation. Through targeted investments, partnerships, and acquisitions, the global consulting firm is expanding its capabilities to help clients navigate a data-centric and AI-powered environment. These moves underscore Accenture’s commitment to agentic AI,… Read More

 Tagged accenture, ai, artificial intelligence, investments

January 20, 2026 @ 8:17 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Rising consumer interest in digital wallets, debit and credit cards, BNPL and even cryptocurrency has small business owners accepting more forms of payment than ever before, which puts third-party merchant services providers at the center of their livelihoods. According to the J.D. Power 2026 U.S…. Read More

 Tagged bnpl, cryptocurrency, jd power, john cabell, merchant services providers, payments, tips

January 20, 2026 @ 1:28 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In the global ecosystem of financial services, constantly staying ahead of regulatory demands and criminal threats is paramount. Recent updates from UK Finance highlight critical areas of focus: the ongoing integration of fraud prevention and anti-money laundering (AML) efforts, and separately, the preparedness of motor… Read More

 Tagged fca, financial services, insights, uk finance, united kingdom