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Yesterday, President Donald Trump outlined his plan to impose tariffs on most of the world. With a few exceptions, just about every country will be impacted by the White House’s decision. Markets reacted as expected, tanking as the anticipation of trade disruptions and price increases… Read More
Read more in: Fintech, Global, Opinion, Politics, Legal & Regulation | Tagged donald trump, manx financial, neo, tariffs
Fuse, founded by TrueLayer veterans, has raised $6.6 million in a funding round led by Northzone. Other investors include Flourish Ventures, Alter Global, and angel investors. Fuse is a payments Fintech targeting the MENA region. The company says it is focusing on the “payments bottlenecks”… Read More
Read more in: Fintech, Asia, Global | Tagged fuse, mena, payments, uae, uk, united kingdom
Sweden’s central bank, the Riksbank, is embracing a transformative shift in economic forecasting, as recent findings from its Monetary Policy Department reveal that artificial intelligence (AI)-based models are outperforming traditional time series models in predicting Swedish GDP and inflation. This development marks a significant leap… Read More
Read more in: Fintech, Artificial Intelligence, Global | Tagged ai, digital technology, imf, monetary policy, research, riksbank, sweden
Quantoz Payments, a “regulated” issuer of electronic money tokens that are designed to be compliant with MiCA, announced the expansion of its stablecoins EURQ and USDQ to the Algorand (ALGO) blockchain. Algorand-based DeFi platform Folks Finance will offer trading pairs for EURQ and USDQ, providing… Read More
Read more in: Blockchain & Digital Assets, Global | Tagged algo, algorand, blockchain adoption, europe, mica, quantoz payments, stablecoins
The European Central Bank (ECB) released the results of its Consumer Expectations Survey (CES) for February 2025, offering a look into how euro area households perceive inflation, economic growth, and their financial prospects. Conducted monthly across 11 euro area countries with around 19,000 adult participants,… Read More
Read more in: General News, Global | Tagged consumer expectations, ecb, european central bank, inflation, research
Plaid, the San Francisco-based fintech infrastructure company, announced a significant milestone: a $575 million funding round that values the firm at $6.1 billion. This round, led by Franklin Templeton and joined by Fidelity, BlackRock, NEA, and Ribbit Capital, marks a pivotal moment for Plaid as… Read More
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Business confidence in the United Kingdom remained robust at 49% in March, maintaining its highest level since August 2024, according to Lloyds Business Barometer. This sustained high was driven by a significant boost in confidence among retail firms, which saw “a seven-point rise to 58%,… Read More
Read more in: Global | Tagged business confidence, lloyds bank, research, uk, united kingdom
Adyen (ADYEN:AMS), the financial technology platform for various companies, announced its expanded partnership with Temu, the global e-commerce platform that connects consumers with various merchandise partners, manufacturers and brands. Adyen helped Temu go live in the U.S. in 2022, and has since partnered with the… Read More
Read more in: Fintech, Global | Tagged adyen, digital commerece, europe, payments, temu
Allfunds (AMS: ALLFG), the WealthTech partner for the wealth and asset management industries with more than €1.5 trillion assets under administration across Mutual Funds, Alternative Assets and ETPs, announces the launch of Nextportfolio 4, the latest version of its flagship portfolio management tool, “strengthening Allfunds’… Read More
Read more in: Fintech, Global | Tagged allfunds, alternative assets, asset management, wealthtech
Klarna, the AI-powered payments and commerce network, announced the relaunch of Laybuy in New Zealand. The launch combines a Kiwi brand with the expertise of BNPL Fintech Klarna. With over 93 million active users and 675,000 retailers across 26 markets, Klarna’s platform will aim to… Read More
Read more in: Fintech, Global | Tagged ai, digital commerce, klarna, laybuy, new zealand, payments
A PitchBook update indicates that the venture capital ecosystem is grappling with a growing Distributed to Paid-In Capital (DPI) crisis, as exits remain elusive and liquidity pressures mount. Secondary markets, where investors buy and sell stakes in existing VC funds or companies, have been touted… Read More
Read more in: Global | Tagged funding, liquidity, Research Report, secondaries, venture capital
Big UK banks and big tech have joined together to commit to battling the ongoing fraud challenge which is impacting the financial services sector. Amazon, Barclays, BT, Google, HSBC, Lloyds, Nationwide, NatWest, Match Group, Meta, Monzo, Santander, and Three joined in signing a statement to… Read More
Read more in: Global, Fintech, Politics, Legal & Regulation | Tagged biocatch, fraud, social media, Stop Scams UK, uk, united kingdom
Ayan Capital says it has raised £25 million in Shariah-compliant financing from institutional debt provider Partners for Growth (PFG). Ayan says the commitment reflects the rising demand for Islamic financial products in the UK. Ayan Capital already provides halal business car financing, serving private hire… Read More
Read more in: Fintech, Global | Tagged ayan capital, shari'ah, uk, united kingdom
Payhawk, the spend management platform, today announced the launch of “AI Office of the CFO,” a suite of AI agents that solve finance’s AI challenge: increasing finance teams’ productivity while “maintaining complete control over their operations.” With its platform managing companies’ transactions, policies, workflows, and… Read More
Read more in: Fintech, Artificial Intelligence, Global | Tagged ai, AI Agents, europe, finance, payhawk, spend management
BitPay, a cryptocurrency payments platform and wallet provider, has officially launched its UK website and wallet app in compliance with the Financial Promotions Regime. The launch gives the UK crypto community access to a “range of consumer crypto solutions, solidifying BitPay’s commitment to a growing… Read More
Read more in: Blockchain & Digital Assets, Global | Tagged bitpay, Crypto Transactions, digital wallets, payments, uk
The PwC Global Crypto Regulation Report 2025 offers a comprehensive analysis of the evolving regulatory environment for digital assets across more than 50 jurisdictions. The PwC research report underscores significant policy shifts and emerging trends, reflecting a global push to balance innovation with financial stability… Read More
Read more in: Asia, Blockchain & Digital Assets, Global | Tagged Crypto Adoption, digital assets, hong kong, research, singapore
Fireblocks, a digital asset security and infrastructure provider, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC Group), one of Japan’s largest banks, alongside Ava Labs and TIS Inc. This collaboration aims to explore the potential of stablecoins for wholesale payments,… Read More
Read more in: Blockchain & Digital Assets, Asia, Fintech, Global | Tagged ava labs, digital assets, Fireblocks, japan, smbc group
The National Wealth Fund (NWF) has announced a financial guarantee of up to £400 million to cover a series of new loans provided by NatWest Group to registered providers for the retrofit of social housing stock in the UK. The lending aims to help registered… Read More
Read more in: Fintech, Global, Regtech & Legaltech | Tagged loans, National Wealth Fund, natwest group, uk
Revolut, the global fintech claiming 50 million+ customers, released its Consumer Security and Financial Crime Report, revealing the evolving tactics of fraudsters globally. The report highlights that criminals are increasingly “turning to encrypted messaging services to exploit victims, with the proportion of fraud originating on… Read More
Read more in: Fintech, Global | Tagged financial crime, fraud, revolut, scams
OKX, a cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 technology company, has been making several key announcements in 2025, reinforcing its position as a global service provider in the blockchain and digital assets ecosystem. From appointing a new Chief Legal Officer to expanding its footprint across Europe and… Read More
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