Global

September 14, 2025 @ 6:08 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a recent appearance on CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” Marc Lipschultz, co-CEO of alternative asset manager Blue Owl Capital, offered an assessment of the financial landscape, emphasizing the persistence of elevated interest rates. As the U.S. economy grapples with inflationary pressures and policy uncertainties, Lipschultz’s remarks… Read More

September 13, 2025 @ 2:20 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The UK’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are experiencing a boost in financial support, while the financial services industry is addressing critical regulatory changes. Recent updates from UK Finance highlight these developments: a notable increase in SME lending and the release of a position paper… Read More

September 13, 2025 @ 2:12 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Central banks are grappling with transformative challenges, from liquidity management to the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and the implications of global trade shifts. Updates from the Riksbank, Sweden’s central bank, and the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) highlight critical developments that underscore the need… Read More

September 13, 2025 @ 9:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) continues to demonstrate its commitment to consumer protection, transparency, and innovation. Recent announcements highlight key developments: a thematic review exposing gaps in payment account offerings by financial institutions, and the launch of an academic journal to foster global supervisory… Read More

September 13, 2025 @ 9:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Regtech Sumsub has acknowledged the rise of deepfakes as well as AI being used in deceptive ways to target unsuspecting UK consumers. The firm noted in a blog post that after over a month from the Online Safety Act coming into force, websites hosting mature… Read More

September 13, 2025 @ 9:09 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The latest economic insights from KPMG UK highlight growing concerns about the UK and Eurozone economies, as voiced by Yael Selfin, Chief Economist at KPMG UK. In two recent statements, Selfin commented on the UK’s GDP figures and the European Central Bank’s (ECB) latest interest… Read More

September 12, 2025 @ 1:09 pm By JD Alois  |  

US-based Fintech Rippling has been approved by the UK Financial Conduct Authority to provide services under an electronic money institution (EMI) license. The approval allows various financial services, including the possibility of offering certain bank-like services. Rippling is a platform that offers HR, IT, spend… Read More

September 12, 2025 @ 12:45 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Argentinian Fintech Kamipay’s deliberate strategy for providing cross-border, real-time payments in LatAm’s diverse market is successful. The infrastructure enables Argentines to pay with Pix in Brazil directly from their local apps, and that’s just the beginning. CFO and late co-founder Eduardo Dundas said Kamipay has… Read More

September 12, 2025 @ 11:22 am By JD Alois  |  

ClearScore, a Fintech that helps lenders manage volume and risk, is reporting a full-year profit of £18.8 million for fiscal year 2024. In 2023, ClearScore generated £6.4 million in profit. Top line revenue rose 17% to £89.7 million, with annualized revenue said to be pacing… Read More

September 12, 2025 @ 11:07 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Stripe, the self-described programmable financial services company,  announced the upcoming launch of Stripe Capital in Australia. The announcement was made at Stripe Tour Sydney, where the company showcased products “leveraging AI and stablecoins, and reported that it’s now supporting over one million users—from global businesses… Read More

September 12, 2025 @ 8:34 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Several years ago, Anchorage Digital achieved a key milestone as the first cryptocurrency institution to secure a digital asset trust charter from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). Nathan McCauley, the Cofounder and CEO at Anchorage Digital, recently reflected on this milestone,… Read More

September 12, 2025 @ 8:28 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital bank Revolut continues to focus on solidifying its position as a global fintech company with a series of strategic moves announced recently. Founded in 2015, the company has grown steadily over the years, now reportedly serving millions of customers across a wide range of… Read More

September 12, 2025 @ 3:07 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis has made significant strides in enhancing security, compliance, and investigative capabilities, as demonstrated by recent developments in the Venus Protocol incident, expanded XRP Ledger support, advanced crypto investigations, and sanctions enforcement. These efforts underscore Chainalysis’s commitment to building trust in the… Read More

September 12, 2025 @ 2:02 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Retail investors are displaying a remarkable resurgence of confidence in the US economy, according to the latest quarterly Retail Investor Beat survey from eToro, a trading and investing platform. Conducted earlier this year, the survey of 10,000 retail investors across 12 countries reveals a significant… Read More

September 12, 2025 @ 1:09 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Switzerland’s stock exchange SIX, which is considered to be a key part of European financial markets, has announced Nordea ETF ICAV as its latest issuer of Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs), further solidifying its position as a leading hub for innovative investment products. This development, announced this… Read More

September 12, 2025 @ 12:47 am By Omar Faridi  |  

ClearBank, the enabler of real-time clearing and embedded banking,  announces the expansion of its banking and payments services to UK corporate businesses. While retail banking has undergone digitisation spurred “by consumer demands, transaction banks serving corporates have often lagged.” Hampered by legacy infrastructure and batch-based… Read More

September 11, 2025 @ 10:38 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

As the insurance industry continues its digital transformation, venture capital in insurtech remains a positive contributor amid broader market volatility. PitchBook‘s Q2 2025 Insurtech VC Trends update, released this month, offers a snapshot of the sector’s pulse through mostly the first half of this year…. Read More

September 11, 2025 @ 9:37 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

South Korean fintech Toss, operated by Viva Republica, is gearing up for its first international venture by launching its “all-in-one” finance app in Australia before the end of 2025. This move marks a significant step in the company’s plans to become a global fintech platform,… Read More

September 11, 2025 @ 5:29 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The collaboration between Ledger and Ondo Finance introduces a  feature for Ledger Live users: the ability to access over 100 tokenized U.S. stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) directly within the platform, with plans to expand to over 1,000 assets by the end of 2025. This… Read More

September 11, 2025 @ 10:42 am By JD Alois  |  

BNP Paribas and HSBC have joined the Canton Foundation and its initiative to pursue the tokenization of assets. The two big banks are joining other well-known members, including Goldman Sachs, HKFMI, and Moody’s. Founded in 2024, the Canton Network is a permissioned blockchain that provides… Read More