February 6, 2026 @ 10:09 am By Omar Faridi  |  

BNPL Fintech Affirm Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: AFRM) unveiled its fiscal second-quarter 2026 earnings on February 5, 2026, showcasing impressive operational momentum despite broader market uncertainties. The San Francisco-based fintech reported revenue of $1.12 billion, surpassing analyst projections of $1.06 billion by approximately 5.7%. This marked… Read More

 Tagged affirm, bnpl, earnings report, fintech, payments

February 6, 2026 @ 8:36 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK Finance noted that the landscape of UK financial services in 2026 is being impacted by developments in artificial intelligence and distributed ledger technologies (DLT), such as blockchain, stand out as key drivers of strategic advancements. UK Finance has also mentioned that major collaborations, like… Read More

 Tagged ai, blockchain adoption, privacy, research, uk finance

February 6, 2026 @ 7:35 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a recent development aimed at guiding companies through their initial public offering (IPO) decisions, SIX Group has released an updated white paper examining the merits of listing on the Swiss Exchange versus pursuing a US-based IPO. The document shared by SIX, published on February… Read More

 Tagged europe, research, six, stock exchange, switzerland

February 6, 2026 @ 7:31 am By Omar Faridi  |  

ClearBank continues to solidify its position as a key player in real-time clearing and embedded banking solutions. As a cloud-native bank operating in the UK and Europe, the company has recently achieved two significant milestones that underscore its commitment to growth, innovation, and regulatory compliance…. Read More

 Tagged clearbank, europe, fca, fintech, pra, uk

February 6, 2026 @ 6:20 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

American Express has introduced Flexible Payment Option, a feature designed to offer businesses greater ability to manage and control their cashflow needs with an instant line of credit. Flexible Payment Option is available for new American Express Business Platinum and Gold Cardmembers, allowing them to repay… Read More

 Tagged american express, cash flow, credit card, Flexible Payment Option, Ruchi Sharma, SMB

February 6, 2026 @ 3:24 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Hong Kong Investment Corporation (HKIC), the city’s US$8 billion sovereign wealth fund, is sharpening its investment strategy by targeting sectors like fintech, aerospace, and artificial intelligence. This move aims to capitalize on Hong Kong’s unique position amid intensifying global competition, geopolitical tensions, and evolving… Read More

 Tagged asia, fintech, hkic, hong kong

February 6, 2026 @ 2:35 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Cross River Bank has announced the provision of a $100 million revolving credit facility to an investment entity overseen by MidOcean Partners. This arrangement is collateralized by home equity investment agreements sourced from Point Digital Finance, marking a step forward in financing for residential assets…. Read More

 Tagged credit facility, cross river bank, fintech, midocean

February 6, 2026 @ 12:36 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Global fintech Airwallex, originally established in Australia, has officially rolled out its services in Germany, marking a significant step in its European expansion strategy. This move aims to streamline cross-border financial operations for businesses, addressing inefficiencies in international transactions. With a customer base exceeding 200,000,… Read More

 Tagged airwallex, europe, fintech, germany, payments

February 6, 2026 @ 12:26 am By Omar Faridi  |  

During Late 2025In the closing months of 2025, Bank of Ireland experienced a remarkable uptick in contactless payment activity, marking new highs in both digital wallet usage and traditional tap-and-go methods. This growth reflects a broader shift toward seamless, cashless transactions among consumers, driven by… Read More

 Tagged bank of ireland, payments, research

February 5, 2026 @ 11:36 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

While many have concerns about using artificial intelligence in finance, data from Feedzai’s report The AI Shift: Transforming AML Compliance into Competitive Advantage shows many are using it to great effect. The report also counters some misconceptions about AI usage. The usage numbers are quite strong:… Read More

 Tagged ai, feedzai, machine learning, Robert Harris