Global

June 23, 2025 @ 5:04 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Klarna, the global digital bank and flexible payments provider, is now available as a payment option  on Google Pay. Shoppers can use Klarna’s flexible payment options “online on select Android apps and websites that offer Google Pay at checkout.” By joining forces with one of… Read More

June 23, 2025 @ 10:56 am By JD Alois  |  

Folk2Folk is reporting that investors earned £17.32 million in interest payments for the tax year of 2024/2025. The company states that it is the largest peer-to-peer lender in the UK, based on total lending. The interest generated in the past year is the most since… Read More

June 23, 2025 @ 9:02 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Copper.co, a provider of digital asset custody, collateral management, and prime services, announced a series of updates that underscore its commitment to innovation and growth in the digital assets space. These developments include the appointment of a new Chief Operating Officer (COO), expanded support for… Read More

June 23, 2025 @ 8:35 am By Michael Wong  |  

Byreal, a new decentralized finance platform focused on bringing real-world assets on-chain, officially launched its brand, backed by partnerships with crypto exchange Bybit and the Solana Foundation. The platform aims to become the primary liquidity infrastructure for tokenized real assets, positioning itself as a full-cycle… Read More

June 23, 2025 @ 8:32 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Clearstream, Deutsche Börse Group’s post-trade services provider, is launching a digital solution to transform private market fund processing. Leveraging digital capabilities through its DLT-based platform FundsDLT and integrated “with Clearstream’s Vestima fund platform, the solution – currently being introduced with selected clients prior to a… Read More

June 23, 2025 @ 8:19 am By Omar Faridi  |  

As stablecoins become increasingly central to digital finance and global payments, regulatory frameworks are rapidly evolving across key markets. Recent developments in jurisdictions such as the United States, Hong Kong, the European Union, and Japan reflect “a shared urgency to formalize the role of fiat-backed… Read More

June 23, 2025 @ 5:34 am By Omar Faridi  |  

NorthWall Capital, an alternative credit manager focused on Western Europe, announced first closes for the most recent vintages of its flagship Credit Opportunities and Legal Assets funds, alongside continued capital formation for its Asset-Backed Opportunities platform and the launch of its new Senior Lending strategy…. Read More

June 23, 2025 @ 5:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

On June 18, 2025, Nobitex, Iran’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, fell victim to a devastating cyberattack that resulted in the loss of approximately $90 million in digital assets, with some estimates suggesting losses as high as $100 million. The breach, which targeted the exchange’s hot wallets,… Read More

June 23, 2025 @ 1:21 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

A new global poll by deVere Group reveals that 73% of investors aged 24 to 45 favour Bitcoin over gold as a long-term investment. The survey of 730 clients worldwide captures a dramatic shift in mindset among younger investors, even as central banks quietly amass tonnes of… Read More

June 23, 2025 @ 1:00 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Funding Circle (LSE: FCH), the UK’s SME finance platform, secured a £230 million credit facility from Citi, that the firm will deploy to support its continued strong growth in flexible SME finance solutions. Funding Circle will use the credit facility to “support the continued strong… Read More

June 22, 2025 @ 11:30 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a year marked by economic turbulence and shifting global dynamics, the European debt capital markets are demonstrating resilience while grappling with complex challenges. According to a report by Baird’s European Debt Advisory team, several key trends are shaping the landscape in 2025, offering both… Read More

June 22, 2025 @ 10:33 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In the evolving landscape of private equity, Net Asset Value (NAV) financing has emerged as a critical tool for fund managers seeking to unlock liquidity, optimize portfolio management, and drive value creation. Rede Partners’ NAV Financing Report 2025 offers an analysis of this growing trend,… Read More

June 22, 2025 @ 9:15 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

As tensions escalate in the Middle East, the global energy market is bracing for potential upheaval. Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) is referencing Polymarket to assess the probability of Iran closing the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for oil shipments. Approximately 30% of the world’s oil… Read More

June 22, 2025 @ 8:44 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Matera, a technology provider for the financial system, has partnered with Circle (NASDAQ:CRCL), a global issuer of USDC through its regulated affiliates, a dollar-backed stablecoin. This alliance offers native integration between a real-time banking infrastructure and a fully reserved, transparent stablecoin. Rather than treating stablecoins… Read More

June 22, 2025 @ 5:19 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

High yield bonds, often referred to as “junk bonds,” have long been a compelling option for investors seeking enhanced portfolio income. However, their asymmetric return profile—characterized by significant downside risk during market stress and sharp rebounds in favorable conditions—presents unique challenges. BlackRock’s recent insights, as… Read More

June 22, 2025 @ 5:15 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

A new global study from Ortec Finance among insurance investment managers shows an increased appetite for private assets on the back of an expected rise in capital to invest in the year ahead. More than three quarters of insurers and insurance asset managers say an… Read More

June 22, 2025 @ 5:13 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The private debt market kicked off 2025 with a robust performance, as detailed in Private Debt Investor’s Q1 2025 Fundraising Report. Despite lingering macroeconomic uncertainties and geopolitical tensions, the asset class demonstrated resilience, with fundraising activity reflecting strong investor confidence and strategic adaptations by fund… Read More

June 22, 2025 @ 5:02 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The European Central Bank (ECB) is gearing up for a significant milestone with the planned launch of the digital euro in October 2025. This development marks a pivotal shift in the region’s financial infrastructure, aiming to integrate digital currency into everyday transactions across the euro… Read More

June 21, 2025 @ 6:12 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Light Frame SA, a Swiss provider of modern investment operations and portfolio management technology, and Mambu, a global enabler of cloud-native core banking, have announced a partnership delivering a fully integrated core banking solution tailored to the private banking and wealth management industries. The partnership… Read More

June 21, 2025 @ 4:50 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Young customers aged 18-25 are using the CommBank app’s free money management tools 65 per cent more than any other generation, with those in this age group who use them also two thirds more likely to boost how often they save. On average, the young… Read More