January 6, 2026 @ 9:43 am By JD Alois  |  

Cross River Bank, a  Fintech first financial services firm, has distributed a recap of progress made during the past year. Cross River’s Founder, President and CEO Gilles Gade, says that 2025 was a defining year as everything changed with the confluence of artificial intelligence (AI)… Read More

 Tagged banking, cross river bank

January 6, 2026 @ 8:19 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a seemingly stark and recent forecast for the financial sector, Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) anticipates that Europe’s banks could shed more than 200,000 positions by 2030. This projection stems from an industry-wide shift toward artificial intelligence and digital operations, which promises significant efficiencies but at… Read More

 Tagged ai, banking, digital transformation, jobs, morgan stanley, workforce

January 6, 2026 @ 8:19 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In recent years, Mexico has embraced digital transformation initiatives in order to overhaul its tax system, introducing measures that enable instantaneous oversight of transactions. This evolution mandates that major online platforms report sales data directly to the country’s Tax Administration Service (SAT) without delay. Companies… Read More

 Tagged digital technology, digital transformation, insights, mexico, tax

January 6, 2026 @ 8:17 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a forward-looking move, cloud banking platform provider Mambu has released its Predictions Report for 2026, shedding light on emerging forces set to redefine the global financial landscape. The Mambu forecast draws from insights by 27 industry partners and clients, emphasizing how advancements in technology… Read More

 Tagged finance, fintech, investor outlook, mambu, predictions

January 6, 2026 @ 1:10 am By Omar Faridi  |  

As the new year unfolds, UK businesses are channeling their energies into technological advancements and workforce development to drive growth amid evolving market dynamics. According to the latest Lloyds Business Barometer New Year Flash, a significant portion of companies are prioritizing investments in artificial intelligence… Read More

 Tagged insights, lloyds bank, outlook 2026, uk, united kingdom

January 5, 2026 @ 10:09 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Hong Kong’s financial authorities are joining forces to accelerate the integration of artificial intelligence and fintech innovations across multiple sectors in the coming years. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), led by Chief Executive Eddie Yue Wai-man, is actively engaging with the Securities and Futures… Read More

 Tagged ai, fintech, hkma, hong kong, sfc

January 5, 2026 @ 10:09 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Alchemy Pay, a globally accessible cryptocurrency payment gateway, has made significant updates when it comes to effectively bridging traditional finance with blockchain technology through recent product updates and regulatory achievements. In a key development, Alchemy Pay has introduced a platform that allows direct purchases of real-world… Read More

 Tagged alchemy pay, digital assets, rwas, stablecoins, us

January 5, 2026 @ 8:21 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Currenc Group Inc said it has agreed to sell its 60% stake in Malaysian cross-border payments hub Tranglo Sdn Bhd to New Margin Holding Limited for $400 million in cash, marking the first completed step in the Nasdaq-listed fintech firm’s broader restructuring and value-unlocking plan…. Read More

 Tagged Currenc, fintech, malaysia, New Margin Holding, singapore, tranglo

January 5, 2026 @ 10:44 am By Omar Faridi  |  

As the new year dawns in 2026, the London Stock Exchange (LSE) is showing tentative signs of recovery after a sluggish period marked by sparse listings and economic turbulence. UK financial industry professionals are now fairly optimistic that a fresh influx of initial public offerings… Read More

 Tagged fintech, ipos, london, london stock exchange, uk, united kingdom

January 5, 2026 @ 10:30 am By JD Alois  |  

Evestnet, a Fintech owned by Bain Capital, is headed to trial as part of an ongoing legal battle with FinancialApps. Evestnet was acquired by Bain in 2024 in a deal worth around $4.5 billion. This past August, it was reported that formal sanctions against Envestnet… Read More

 Tagged bain capial, bain capital, envestnet, financialapps, lawsuit, yodlee