Global

October 24, 2024 @ 10:05 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The UK’s Pensions Minister has recently announced a prioritization of the Moneyhelper Dashboard launch, with a further delay to the launch of commercial dashboards. Becky O’Connor, Director of Public Affairs of PensionBee, commented that while it’s encouraging to see the UK Government’s continued commitment to… Read More

October 24, 2024 @ 9:33 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Venture capital (VC) investment in Ireland experienced a slower Q3 after a strong Q2 in 2024, according to the  KPMG Venture Pulse report. As stated in the research report, 28 venture capital (VC) deals worth $100.9 million closed in Ireland in Q3’24, down 59 percent… Read More

October 24, 2024 @ 8:10 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Thunes, the so-called “Smart Superhighway” to move money around the world, has recnetly announced its Direct Global Network now provides banks with access to more than 3 billion mobile wallets across the globe via their existing Swift connectivity. Thunes’ network capability allows financial institutions connected… Read More

October 24, 2024 @ 8:05 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Criminals appear to be reverting to old-school tactics but with certain new twists, according to payments company Visa’s (NYSE: V) State of Scams Report. The latest Visa Threats Report highlights “emerging” scams targeting consumers, merchants and financial institutions. Ahead of Money20/20 US, Visa, a global… Read More

October 24, 2024 @ 8:04 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Research and key insights released by Adyen (ADYEN:AMS), the global financial technology platform of for international businesses, reveals 40% of consumers have already, or are planning to, “unsubscribe” from services and products they’ve set up recurring payments with over the “next 12 months.” The data… Read More

October 24, 2024 @ 4:25 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Juniper Research noted that as payment technologies evolve, fintech companies, central banks, and commercial banks are increasingly focusing on the ongoing transition to online methods of payment. Juniper Research added in its update that this trend is evident in the growing preference for using digital… Read More

October 24, 2024 @ 3:22 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Tim Clarke, Lead Analyst, Private Equity at PitchBook, noted that the M&A recovery that commenced in Q4 2023 is now “gaining steam.” Tim Clarke from PitchBook pointed out in an extensive research study that with the first nine months of the year now in the… Read More

October 24, 2024 @ 12:43 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Talos, the provider of institutional trading technology for digital assets, announced the launch of its new Portfolio Management System (PMS), integrating all of its portfolio management tools with its flagship order and execution management system (OEMS). This offering reportedly delivers front-to-back support for portfolio managers,… Read More

October 24, 2024 @ 11:19 am By JD Alois  |  

The annual Autumn Statement, where the UK government reveals its economic plan, is just around the corner. On October 30th, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, will share the Labour government’s plans to reduce deficits while hopefully driving economic growth. As reported by the… Read More

October 24, 2024 @ 9:34 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

The latest edition of LexisNexis Risk Solutions’ Taking the Pulse of Major Sanctions Lists suggests a heightened level of sanctions activity may be the new normal. The report analyzes activity from the United Nations (UN), European Union (EU), Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), and… Read More

October 24, 2024 @ 9:21 am By JD Alois  |  

There has been much discussion of the Open Banking rules announced by the US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). While many support the new regulations, which aim to empower consumers to control their financial services data—allowing when and by whom to use the information—some are concerned about having a… Read More

October 24, 2024 @ 9:00 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Stablecoins are dominating market share in the crypto ecosystem, as Bitcoin (BTC) continues to gain adoption. This, according to a report from Chainalysis which also noted that merchant services are now thriving in Central, Northern, and Western Europe. Central, Northern, & Western Europe (CNWE), the… Read More

October 24, 2024 @ 8:53 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK Finance has released its 2024 banking sector tax report, UK Finance has shared key insights in its latest estimate of the total tax contribution of the UK banking sector, produced by Big Four auditing and professional services firm PwC. The detailed analysis shared by… Read More

October 24, 2024 @ 8:51 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Sygnum, a digital asset banking group, announces a new office in Lugano, the largest city in the Canton of Ticino and the Italian-speaking area of southern Switzerland. The move aims to expand client services and enable collaboration with the  Lugano-based Bitcoin and digital asset ecosystem… Read More

October 24, 2024 @ 8:50 am By Omar Faridi  |  

BNPL or Buy Now Pay Later is said to have saved UK consumers half a billion pounds in credit card interest over a decade, according to an update from Klarna which claims it is now marking 10 years of savings. Klarna, the AI-powered global payments… Read More

October 24, 2024 @ 8:49 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Sequence and Republic Crypto are to drive long-term growth and token utility for web3 games with scalable, secure solutions. Sequence and Republic Crypto, a web3 advisory firm and one of the venture arms at Republic, are announcing their partnership to ensure the success of web3… Read More

October 23, 2024 @ 10:57 pm By Michael Wong  |  

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is intensifying its efforts to curb illegal activities by financial influencers, commonly known as “finfluencers“, who may be promoting financial services unlawfully. As part of a targeted crackdown, the regulator has issued 38 alerts against social media accounts run by… Read More

October 23, 2024 @ 8:59 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

SIX and China Construction Bank Corporation (CCB) signed an MOU to develop cooperation on securities services topics and to foster a continuing relationship between the parties. The signing session reportedly took place in Beijing, China, at SIBOS. SIX and CCB share three main purposes: the… Read More

October 23, 2024 @ 8:45 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Adyen (AMS: ADYEN), the financial platform for global companies, announced its partnership with Aigens, a Hong Kong-based food and beverage (F&B) software-as-a-service (SaaS) provider. Via this collaboration, Aigens incorporates Adyen’s payment capabilities into its Aigens Pay offering, helping restaurants in Hong Kong and Singapore optimize their front- and… Read More

October 23, 2024 @ 7:01 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

LSEG and Dun & Bradstreet are expanding access to private markets data, which is said to be essential for driving impact in capital markets. LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) and Dun & Bradstreet (NYSE: DNB), announced a collaboration in order to broaden access to private… Read More