San Francisco-based BNPL Fintech Affirm (NASDAQ: AFRM) is increasingly focused on flexible financing options with recently announced partnerships that integrate the payments company’s pay-over-time model into AI shopping experiences and essential tax services. These moves now seemingly underscore the financial tech company’s commitment to transparent,… Read More
Digital bank Revolut has reached a transformative milestone in the British market by activating its dedicated UK banking license. Following a successful preparatory phase, the Prudential Regulation Authority has removed all restrictions, allowing Revolut Bank UK Ltd to begin operating as a fully authorized bank…. Read More
Tagged banking, digital bank, nik storonsky, revolut, uk, united kingdom
InformedIQ, a developer of AI-based software for income and employment verifications, has released the results of an industry-wide survey, presented to more than 2,500 auto finance professionals. The findings reveal that while fraud levels are reaching new heights, lenders are increasingly wary of generic AI… Read More
Tagged ai, AI fatigue, fraud, InformedIQ auto finance, Jessica Gonzalez
In an effort to broaden financial access across Latin America, DriveWealth has teamed up with the neobank Ualá to roll out a new feature called Acciones (Stocks). Announced this month, the initiative allows everyday Mexican consumers to buy shares in leading U.S. companies such as… Read More
Tagged drivewealth, fintech, latam, wealth
Wealthfront Corporation (Nasdaq: WLTH) posted steady fiscal 2026 results on March 11, underscoring its momentum as a leading digital wealth platform even after accounting for one-time costs tied to its recent initial public offering. The company, which helps tech-savvy individuals build wealth through automated investing… Read More
Tagged earnings report, financial services, wealthfront, wealttech
A NordVPN and Saily study found a surge in “dark web travel agencies”, where stolen credit cards are used to purchase flights, hotels, and other travel services and later sold at steep discounts on illicit online marketplaces. In the heat of early-bird discounts and yearly vacation… Read More
Tagged dark web travel agencies, Marijus Briedis, NordVPN, Saily, Vykintas Maknickas
Sybilion has closed a $4.2 million seed round to build what it calls a decision layer, designed to give industrial companies the ability to act earlier and protect margins in volatile markets. The round was co-led by Venturefriends and Semapa Next. This funding announcement comes… Read More
Tagged Apostolos Apostolakis, Daniel Dippold, Dr. Bjol R. Frenkenberger, funding round, Grégoire Viat, Sybilion
A study released by Lloyds Banking Group underscores the transformative power of artificial intelligence for UK enterprises. According to the Lloyds Business Barometer, companies that have integrated AI tools into their daily operations are experiencing marked improvements in output and financial performance, with the majority… Read More
Tagged ai, lloyds banming group, uk, united kingdom
Ireland’s financial regulator took important steps to balance cutting-edge technology with robust consumer safeguards. The Central Bank of Ireland released key updates that signal its proactive approach to shaping the future of finance while keeping the public at the center of its mission. Recently, the… Read More
Tagged central bank, dlt, ireland, tokenization
An analysis from UK’s property finance platform LendInvest (LSE: LINV) has shed light on a hidden cost of homeownership in Britain: thousands of would-be buyers are sacrificing job satisfaction just to qualify for a mortgage. The findings paint a concerning picture of how outdated lending… Read More
Tagged lendinvest, mortgages, research, uk, united kingdom
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