June 17, 2026 @ 8:12 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A new Xero study highlights a significant gap in the United Kingdom’s approach to nurturing its next wave of business founders. While many young people dream of launching their own ventures, insufficient financial knowledge and resources are holding them back, creating a sense of exclusion… Read More

 Tagged entrepreneurs, research, start ups, uk, united kingdom

June 17, 2026 @ 8:09 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Economists at KPMG UK have interpreted the most recent inflation release as reinforcing the need for a measured response from the Bank of England. Despite a rebound in services inflation, industry professionals attribute the movement primarily to temporary fluctuations rather than broad-based domestic cost increases…. Read More

 Tagged data, inflation, kpmg uk, united kingdom

June 17, 2026 @ 6:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A recent study by uBank reveals a significant shift in how Australians aged 18 to 35 perceive financial progress. Traditional markers like home ownership or large investments are taking a backseat to consistent daily money management practices that deliver immediate progress and personal satisfaction. The… Read More

 Tagged australia, financial services, research, savings, ubank

June 16, 2026 @ 11:59 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

mBridge, a China-supported initiative aimed at transforming international financial transactions is poised to enter its commercial phase. The project, centered on a blockchain-enabled platform for settling payments across borders using digital currencies issued by central banks, promises faster, cheaper, and more direct exchanges that could… Read More

 Tagged asia, china, Cross-Border Transactions, digital currencies, mbridge

June 16, 2026 @ 6:59 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

As the financial infrastructure Fintech Stripe marks ten years of business operations in France, it has rolled out a series of new tools designed to help local companies expand internationally and capitalize on artificial intelligence in commerce. The payments infrastructure provider now supports nearly 800,000… Read More

 Tagged europe, france, payments, stripe

June 16, 2026 @ 4:54 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

SIX Swiss Exchange has welcomed two new actively managed equity exchange-traded funds (ETFs) from AllianceBernstein (AB), marking a significant addition to its growing lineup of investment products. This development reinforces the exchange’s status as a premier venue for ETFs in Europe, providing investors with enhanced… Read More

 Tagged etfs, six, stock exchange, switzerland

June 16, 2026 @ 9:03 am By Omar Faridi  |  

GoCardless has been named the integrated payment solution for Intelligent Billing. This partnership creates a fully automated end-to-end billing-to-cash process, helping companies handle complex recurring revenue models more efficiently. The collaboration integrates GoCardless’s bank payment capabilities— including Direct Debit and open banking—directly into the Intelligent… Read More

 Tagged gocardless, payments, uk, united kingdom

June 16, 2026 @ 1:12 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Nubank (NYSE: NU), Latin America’s prominent digital banking platform, has finalized a significant public offering of Financial Bills valued at R$1.59 billion. The deal highlighted robust market confidence, as investor subscriptions surpassed R$3 billion, allowing the company to secure favorable pricing with notably lower rates… Read More

 Tagged brazil, digital banking, latam, nubank

June 16, 2026 @ 12:44 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Feedzai has introduced Feedzai IQ Score, which is described as an AI-driven solution designed to enhance fraud prevention capabilities for banks worldwide. Announced on June 9, 2026, this new offering provides financial institutions with access to vast, network-sourced intelligence, enabling real-time detection of fraudulent activities… Read More

 Tagged ai, feedzai, financial crime, fraud

June 15, 2026 @ 2:55 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

MassPay Holdings LLC and  Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN)  have formed a strategic alliance to deliver seamless stablecoin-enabled disbursement solutions to enterprises around the globe. The collaboration integrates MassPay’s extensive payout network with Coinbase’s robust digital asset infrastructure, allowing businesses to handle funding, storage, and international transfers in USDC and… Read More

 Tagged coinbase, digital assets, masspay, payments, stablecoins