Global

November 13, 2024 @ 9:35 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

KPMG has released that retail survey with key findings indicating how consumer behavior may change during the coming months. The KPMG survey of consumer retail attitudes was conducted by Red C at the end of October. The key findings from the survey / research study… Read More

November 13, 2024 @ 9:33 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Gen Z are turning investing into casual discussions, according to a report from eToro. The research study noted that younger investors are far more open to talking about portfolios with friends and family. The eToro research report revealed that Gen Z investors are “twice as… Read More

November 13, 2024 @ 9:31 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Apollo Global Management Inc. (NYSE: APO) is reportedly investing in startup Vega as well as adopting its tech that aims to enhance service for customers aiming to boost investments in private markets. The asset management firm and fintech industry focused investment provider Motive Partners are… Read More

November 13, 2024 @ 4:44 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In Q3 2024, the crypto sector saw a “steep decline” in funding, with a 31.1% QoQ drop in deal value to $1.7 billion as well as a substantial 25.3% decrease in deal count to 392 deals. This, according to a report from PitchBook. PitchBook noted… Read More

November 13, 2024 @ 4:43 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Carta announces exclusive streamlined solution with Morgan Stanley at Work for private companies seeking to IPO. Morgan Stanley at Work to become Carta’s U.S. public equity management platform, aligning cap table management and IPO readiness with public equity compensation solutions and wealth management. In preparing… Read More

November 13, 2024 @ 4:36 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Visa (V: NYSE) flexible credential is going global by transforming the traditional payment card for a digital future. First in the United States, Visa Flexible Credential will reportedly roll out with the Affirm Card, a debit card that allows eligible consumers to buy now and… Read More

November 13, 2024 @ 12:36 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Stonepeak, an alternative investment firm specializing in infrastructure and real assets, announced that it has agreed to acquire Boundary Street Capital, LP, a specialist private credit investment manager focused on the digital infrastructure, enterprise infrastructure software, and tech services sectors in the lower middle market…. Read More

November 13, 2024 @ 11:47 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Dechert LLP announced the release of their Global Private Equity Outlook report. This update provides an analysis of the private equity market, revealing that despite a year marked by “geopolitical tensions” and “economic fluctuations,” successful private equity firms are adapting to the evolving environment and… Read More

November 13, 2024 @ 10:00 am By JD Alois  |  

Transfero, a Brazil-based stablecoin solution platform targeting emerging markets, will work with Wormhole as an interoperability provider. Wormhole is a firm that provides cross-blockchain interoperability services globally. Wormhole is expected to support Transfero’s stablecoin offerings with its NTT (Native Token Transfer) framework. Transfero flagship stablecoin… Read More

November 13, 2024 @ 9:56 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Swedish payments Fintech Klarna revealed recently that it had confidentially filed paperwork with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for an initial public offering (IPO). The number of company shares to be offered as well as the price range for the proposed IPO have… Read More

November 13, 2024 @ 9:54 am By Omar Faridi  |  

AshGrove Capital has closed AshGrove Specialty Lending Fund II at its hard cap of $650 million, which is notably more than double the size of its predecessor fund. The direct lending fund has reportedly secured “a 107% re-up rate” with existing LPs and raised $325… Read More

November 13, 2024 @ 9:30 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Laurent Benayoun, the CEO of Acheron Trading, has shared key crypto industry insights focused on the European digital assets ecosystem. Benayoun joined the firm following the acquisition of HedgeTech, the trading algorithms and infrastructure provider he co-founded. Passionate about algorithmic trading strategies and market microstructure, Benayoun… Read More

November 12, 2024 @ 11:24 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Nansen establishes partnership with Bitlayer to boost Bitcoin Layer 2 Analytics and Ecosystem Growth. Nansen’s partnership with Bitlayer brings analytics to the Bitcoin Layer 2 ecosystem, enabling insights into transaction trends and project traction, with new features launching soon to support growth and transparency in… Read More

November 12, 2024 @ 10:36 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

KPMG and REC, UK released the latest report on jobs. As noted in the report shared by KPMG, a fall in permanent placements and further slowdown of salary growth in October of 2024. Key findings shared in the research report from KPMG: Steepest decline in… Read More

November 12, 2024 @ 10:33 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Airwallex joins the Pledge 1% movement to commit company equity and more toward corporate philanthropy through a sustained ongoing model. “Airwallex Impact” will include expansion of company volunteerism, Airwallex for Startups programs and “discounted” product for select nonprofit organizations. Furthering its commitment to innovation, Airwallex… Read More

November 12, 2024 @ 8:23 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Thunes, which claims to be the Smart Superhighway to move money around the world, today welcomed Papara, Turkey’s fintech company, as a Member of its Direct Global Network, and allies to facilitate cross-border payments to and from Türkiye. This empowers Papara clients in Turkey, allowing… Read More

November 12, 2024 @ 8:22 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Following the Plan B Forum in Lugano and the Liquid Developer Bootcamp in Viareggio, Blockstream is announcing the opening of a research center in Lugano, Switzerland. The center aims to accelerate the development of financial products enabled by the Liquid Network, working with partners and… Read More

November 12, 2024 @ 8:20 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

SIX will reportedly be expanding its European Exchange Capabilities through the acquisition of Aquis. The boards of SIX Group AG and Aquis Exchange Plc announced that they have entered an agreement on the terms of a “recommended cash offer” to be made by SIX, to… Read More

November 12, 2024 @ 8:19 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Alpaca has announced the support of FIX messaging as an option for order placement and lifecycle management. Alpaca has claimed that they found success in integrating FinTech companies with their APIs – offering high throughput, low latency API options with enhanced stability, reliability, and scalability…. Read More

November 12, 2024 @ 8:17 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Nubank (NYSE: NU) has reached 100 million customers in Brazil, a number that represents 57% of the adult population in the country. In May of this year, Nu had reportedly reached this milestone internationall. According to Livia Chanes, CEO of Nubank in Brazil, this achievement… Read More