From a 7-year low in dealmaking to M&A gaining steam, industry researchers break down key changes in the fintech landscape using CBInsights data. Fintech funding and dealmaking declined again year-over-year (YoY) in 2024, hitting their “lowest levels in 7 years,” the report from CBInsights revealed…. Read More
Tagged Fintech funding, research, startups
A report from online lender Biz2Credit claims that SME earnings cratered during the fourth quarter of 2024. According to the firm, there was a noted decline in activity during December. The Small Business Earnings Report for December 2024 indicates that the average monthly net income was $83,083… Read More
Tagged biz2credit, research
The Tokyo University of Science in Japan shares that a recent “breakthrough” will improve AI applications in finance, weather forecasting, and speech recognition. The innovation involves reservoir computing (RC). Researchers Dr. Masanobu Inubushi and Ms. Akane Ohkubo at the university have developed a “novel readout… Read More
Blackrock (NASDAQ:BLK), the world’s largest asset manager, reported over $11.6 trillion in assets as of the fourth quarter – a record amount. The growth in assets fueled a rise in earnings of $1.67 billion, or an EPS of $10.63, from $1.38 billion, or an EPS… Read More
Tagged blackrock, globacap, private markets
Banking-focused data insights platform Wealth Access this week announced an integration with Q2’s Digital Banking Platform, via the Q2 Partner Accelerator Program. Q2 Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: QTWO) provides digital transformation solutions for financial services. Wealth Access’ integration with the Q2 Digital Banking Platform allows financial institutions to access their… Read More
Tagged David Benskin, johnny ola, Lisa Fulton, q2, Wealth Access, wealth advisory services
Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES), a global alternative investment manager, announced today the final closing of its sixth commingled European direct lending fund, Ares Capital Europe VI. With total commitments of €17.1 billion, the Fund closed above its €15 billion target and reached its hard… Read More
Tagged alternative investments, ares management corporation, europe, lending
Zilch, a fintech payments innovator of the “ad-subsidized” payments network (ASPN), announces the launch of Zilch Travel. This partnership will reportedly make booking and paying for holidays “easier and more rewarding.” Powered by lastminute.com, a European Travel-Tech firm, the partnership aims to enhance Zilch customers’… Read More
Tagged fintech adoption, payments, product update, travel, zilch
Juno Technologies says it has raised $1 million to pursue its artificial intelligence service that aims to improve loan processing for small firms. Fuel Ventures led the funding round with contributions from Zinc and other Angel investors. Juno AI is described as a generative AI… Read More
Tagged Juno AI, Juno Technologies, lending, uk, united kingdom
The CommBank Household Spending Insights (HSI) Index fell by 1.8 per cent in December 2024 after a “strong” Black Friday sales spending boost in November of last year. As noted in the latest report from Australia‘s CommBank, the fall was driven by an “8.3 percent… Read More
Tagged australia, consumer behavior, insights, Research Study, spending
It’s been a tough few years with challenging inflation, high interest rates, and tepid capital markets. While there are many indications the world has turned the corner, for Fintechs and access to capital, 2024 was a dismal year. Innovate Finance, a UK association that advocates… Read More
Tagged funding, innovate finance, research, uk, united kingdom
AI Tool used by Fintechs, Trump, & Congress Opens Pre-Seed: PoliTech AI
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November 14, 2024 – Salt Lake City,UT – Last night, the Superpowersfor Good Live Pitch streamed live one360tv and featured four standoutcompanies, each presenting their ...
CfPA Highlights Achievement and Innovation at Inaugural Industry Awards Ceremony
Leading voice of the RegulatedInvestment Crowdfunding industryannounces winners of industry awardsfollowing a successful 2024 ...
First Time a Single Company TakesHome Both Awards Stockton, CA –September 26, 2024—EarthGrid, acompany revolutionizing ...
Nominations Now Open For The Fintech Power 50 2025
Nominations are now open for TheFintech Power 50 2025, the annualguide showcasing the most influentialand innovative companies, along withvisionary leaders shaping the future ...
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