The automotive finance sector is witnessing a significant shift as consumers increasingly turn to refinancing to manage vehicle loan costs, according to an update from Experian, which is also focused on strengthening its fraud prevention capabilities through a strategic partnership. According to Experian’s State of… Read More
Tagged digital technology, experian, id verificiation
Solowin (NASDAQ: SWIN), a Hong Kong-based financial services firm that is in the digital asset sector, says it will gain a US banking license via the acquisition of an unnamed chartered bank. Solowin says that it is in “advanced stages” of the acquisition, adding that… Read More
Tagged banking, hong kong, rwas, solowin, tokenization
Zopa Group, a digital bank, has acquired payments platform Rvvup in a move that is expected to 3X its embedded finance business in two years. The acquisition is predicted to boost its point of sale credit services supporting all payment options. The acquisition is Zopa’s… Read More
Tagged acquisition, banking, digital bank, payments, rvvup, uk, united kingdom, zopa
European payments Fintech Klarna has filed to raise $1.27 billion in an initial public offering (IPO). Founded in Sweden but now based in the UK, Klarna shares are expected to trade on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker “KLAR.: The offering includes… Read More
Recent findings from the Lloyds Bank Business Barometer reveal a complex but seemingly optimistic / favorable environment for UK businesses in August 2025. Despite a slight dip in economic optimism, overall business confidence has climbed two points to 54%, marking the fourth consecutive monthly increase… Read More
Tagged business confidence, lloyds, uk, united kingdom
The global financial landscape is undergoing a significant transformation as markets worldwide shift toward accelerated settlement cycles. In Europe, the move to T+1 settlement—where trades are settled one business day after execution—is set to reshape market operations by October 2027. Céline Duquaine, Euroclear’s Product Manager… Read More
Tagged compliance, euroclear, europe, insights, perspective, settlement, t+1
A recent analysis by TransUnion (NYSE: TRU), a global firm focused on consumer credit reporting, has uncovered a significant correlation between rising payment-to-income (PTI) ratios and increasing mortgage delinquency rates, offering lenders a critical early warning tool to manage financial risk. Released on August 28,… Read More
Tagged consumer behavior, credit, insights, lending, transunion, us
The global fintech ecosystem is evolving, driven by the need for seamless user experiences, security, and efficient development processes. Plaid, a key player focused on financial data connectivity, has introduced updates that aim to enable developers, product managers, and businesses to build various Fintech solutions…. Read More
Tagged digital financial services, infrastructure, plaid, regtech
Earlier today, an update from Open Banking Limited (OBL) reported that open banking in the UK has topped 15 million users, including individuals and businesses, as of July 2025. This represents a 50% increase from the 10 million users recorded just a year prior, highlighting the… Read More
Tagged open banking, truelayer, uk, united kingdom
The London Stock Exchange has become an operator that has been granted a PISCES Approval Notice (PAN) by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for its Private Securities Market. The new secondary market will, for the first time, “provide private companies with access to intermittent liquidity… Read More
Tagged fca, london stock exchange, lseg, pisces, private securities, uk, united kingdom
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