Global

September 30, 2025 @ 1:28 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Klarna, the global digital bank and payments provider, announced that over a million Americans have signed up to its debit-first Klarna Card in 11 weeks, showing that today’s shopper ”demands payments options that are simple, transparent, and on their terms.” Launched in the US on… Read More

September 30, 2025 @ 1:20 am By Omar Faridi  |  

bunq, one of Europe’s neobanks, is expanding bunq Crypto by (claiming to) becoming the first European challenger to launch flexible crypto staking, empowering users “to earn rewards on their digital assets, with full flexibility and no lock-up periods.” Building on the launch of bunq Crypto… Read More

September 29, 2025 @ 5:36 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Building on a collaboration powering SEPA payments for over 10 French fintechs and banks — including Natixis CIB Luxembourg, Xpollens, Spendesk, and Swile — BPCE Payment Services and Mambu are expanding their partnership to help global financial institutions access the European Union market. With this… Read More

September 29, 2025 @ 4:52 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Citi and Dandelion, a Euronet Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: EEFT) company, announced a collaboration to enhance cross-border payments, powered by the integration of Citi’s cross-border payments solution WorldLink Payment Services and Dandelion’s digital wallet network. The collaboration empowers Citi’s institutional clients ”to deliver near-instant, full-value payments… Read More

September 29, 2025 @ 4:49 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a move intended to enhance Europe’s real estate sector, global investment firm Blackstone (NYSE:BX) unveiled plans to channel £2 billion ($2.7 billion) in financing to smaller-scale property developers and investors. This commitment, announced this past week, underscores somewhat of a strategic pivot toward nurturing… Read More

September 29, 2025 @ 4:46 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The professional services landscape is undergoing a shift as artificial intelligence algorithms are leveraged to enhance operations. According to a recent CB Insights report, enterprise demand for AI is surging, with intelligent agents transforming workflows across industries. In 2024, private AI agent solutions and their… Read More

September 29, 2025 @ 4:40 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The U.S. Faster Payments Council (FPC), a membership organization devoted to advancing faster payments in the US, announced the release of an industry resource, Operational Considerations for Sending Instant Payments Guideline. Produced by the FPC’s Operational Considerations Work Group (OCWG), sponsored by Endava, the resource… Read More

September 29, 2025 @ 2:48 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Republic, a global online investment platform, announced that it plans to tokenize the equity of Animoca Brands, an international Web3 enabler. Republic started its existence as a Funding Portal but has since expanded its services of online capital formation to both primary and secondary offerings…. Read More

September 29, 2025 @ 2:02 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The financial services sector is undergoing a transformation as blockchain technology and digital assets reshape how investors access yield, liquidity, and diversification. Franklin Templeton, a global asset manager overseeing over $1.6 trillion in assets, is focused on being at the center of this shift, leveraging… Read More

September 29, 2025 @ 11:50 am By JD Alois  |  

The European Union is charging forward to offer a digital Euro. A Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) is in the queue to be in use by 2026. Currently, both institutional use and consumer access are anticipated. This contrasts with the US, where a CBDC or… Read More

September 29, 2025 @ 11:20 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a significant week for the European financial infrastructure ecosystem, recent announcements coming from Euroclear underscore the accelerating shift toward digital efficiency in capital markets. Earlier this month, Novo Banco, one of Portugal’s largest lenders, selected Euroclear FundsPlace as its fund distribution platform, so that… Read More

September 29, 2025 @ 9:03 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In an era where digital disruption is reshaping the financial services industry, core banking systems—the digital backbone of banks—stand at a critical juncture. A report from Juniper Research unveils a shift in how financial institutions are modernizing their infrastructure. Released amid escalating demands for agility,… Read More

September 29, 2025 @ 8:38 am By Omar Faridi  |  

CaixaBank, one of Spain’s largest lenders in terms of the overall scope of operations, has joined forces with eight other European banks to introduce a euro-denominated stablecoin. Announced recently, this consortium aims to create a regulated digital asset that bridges traditional finance with the ecosystem… Read More

September 29, 2025 @ 8:33 am By Omar Faridi  |  

As cryptocurrency markets navigate the post-halving landscape of 2025, Bitcoin decisively remains the dominant digital asset. With its all-time high of $124,128 still fresh in investors’ minds, a series of recent CoinGecko surveys—conducted anonymously from August 22 to September 11, 2025, among 2,549 global crypto… Read More

September 29, 2025 @ 8:28 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has recently communicated the publication of the Trusts and Trustees Act (Register of Beneficial Owners) (Amendment) Regulations, 2025. This forms part of Malta’s implementation of “the European Union’s (EU) Anti-Money Laundering Directive 6 (AMLD6) and the wider EU AML/CFT… Read More

September 29, 2025 @ 1:18 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Polus Capital Management, an investment management firm specializing in alternative credit strategies, has announced the closing of Cairn CLO XX at €450 million. This milestone underscores Polus’ position as a key player supporting a Collateralized Loan Obligation (CLO) management platform in Europe and highlights its… Read More

September 29, 2025 @ 12:27 am By Michael Wong  |  

Kuwait’s stock exchange extended its trading hours by 30 minutes starting Sunday as the Gulf state seeks to enhance liquidity and align with global markets to attract more international investors. Boursa Kuwait now operates continuous trading from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., compared to the… Read More

September 28, 2025 @ 4:14 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Deepening investment in Latin America, Kraken are rolling out local currency funding in Argentina and Mexico, two of the region’s most active crypto markets. This expansion reflects their “ongoing commitment to building trusted, compliant and localized infrastructure to support crypto adoption across the globe.” With… Read More

September 28, 2025 @ 3:26 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Grays Peak Capital, a boutique investment firm specializing in government and defense sectors, has announced the launch of its Grays Peak Private Credit Fund II, targeting $500 million in capital commitments. This expansion underscores the seemingly growing appetite for tailored financing solutions that enable contractors… Read More

September 28, 2025 @ 12:28 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In the ever-evolving environment of cyber threats, the insurance industry is grappling with a major challenge – which is handling explosive growth in cyber insurance premiums alongside heightened exposure to catastrophic losses. Reinsurers and insurers are turning to advanced analytics to fortify their portfolios against… Read More