September 28, 2025 @ 12:28 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In the ever-evolving environment of cyber threats, the insurance industry is grappling with a major challenge – which is handling explosive growth in cyber insurance premiums alongside heightened exposure to catastrophic losses. Reinsurers and insurers are turning to advanced analytics to fortify their portfolios against… Read More

September 28, 2025 @ 12:24 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Crypto.com announced on September 26, 2025 that it has obtained key approvals from the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) for margined derivatives. This development positions the Singapore-based exchange as a frontrunner in delivering compliant, leveraged trading products to American users, amid a broader push… Read More

September 28, 2025 @ 12:22 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Private markets have emerged as an enabler of diversified investment strategies, offering higher yields and resilience amid economic uncertainties. However, barriers such as complex processing, regulatory hurdles, and limited distribution channels have long restricted access for everyday wealth managers and investors. A partnership announced on… Read More

September 28, 2025 @ 6:57 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In an effort to diversify investment offerings for high-net-worth individuals and institutions, Lincoln Financial Group and Partners Group have unveiled a royalty evergreen fund in the U.S. market. Announced on September 25, 2025, the fund—dubbed the Lincoln Financial Royalty Evergreen Fund—marks the latest collaboration between… Read More

September 28, 2025 @ 4:17 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Schroders Capital, the private markets arm of the global asset manager Schroders, has unveiled a new investment platform dedicated to self-storage assets. Announced recently this month, this launch underscores the firm’s commitment to operational real estate, blending institutional-grade investment with hands-on asset management to deliver… Read More

September 28, 2025 @ 3:16 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) and Blue Owl Capital Inc.  have announced a partnership agreement. This collab establishes a digital infrastructure platform aimed at addressing the explosive demand for compute power driven by cloud computing and artificial intelligence advancements. With initial assets exceeding $3 billion,… Read More

September 28, 2025 @ 3:10 am By Michael Wong  |  

The United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Chad are looking to deepen cooperation in the financial sector following a high-level bilateral meeting in Dubai aimed at enhancing institutional partnerships and expanding economic collaboration. UAE Minister of State for Financial Affairs Mohamed bin Hadi Al… Read More

September 28, 2025 @ 1:40 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Biz2Credit, the parent company of Biz2X, which is an AI-powered small business lending platform, announced a partnership with Columbia University to tackle automating and scaling funding access for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). The effort aims to apply artificial intelligence to transform SMB loan portfolios… Read More

September 27, 2025 @ 10:23 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Singapore’s fintech sector attracted nearly $1.04 billion in the first half of 2025, rebounding strongly after a muted 2024, with investors pouring money into payments, cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence-driven platforms, according to a KPMG report. The funding, spread across 90 deals, marked the highest level… Read More

September 27, 2025 @ 7:25 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Finastra, a provider of financial services software, has launched an ACH payment solution,. With this release, Finastra becomes one of the major providers to support all US payment clearings— including ACH, wires, and real-time payments- within a unified payment hub, Finastra’s Global PAYplus. The Finastra… Read More

September 27, 2025 @ 6:24 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

APAC firms are doubling down on compliance investments amid rising enforcement pressures. A new report from Regtech firm SteelEye underscores this trend, while ongoing debates around GDPR and MiFID II highlight the intricate balance between data retention and privacy. These developments seemingly signal a pivotal… Read More

September 27, 2025 @ 6:23 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Singapore will evaluate fund managers appointed under its S$5 billion ($3.65 billion) Equity Market Development Programme (EQDP) over at least three years, with key performance indicators (KPIs) including investment returns, mobilising third-party capital and contributions to the city-state’s market ecosystem, a senior minister said on… Read More

September 27, 2025 @ 10:24 am By Michael Wong  |  

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) set out a detailed roadmap to strengthen the city’s fixed income and currency (FIC) markets, part of a broader push to reinforce its role as a global financial centre and deepen its… Read More

September 27, 2025 @ 9:24 am By Michael Wong  |  

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), the central bank of the Philippines, said it will stop accepting new applications for digital bank licenses from Dec. 1, as the regulator moves to tighten oversight of the fast-growing sector and safeguard financial stability. The suspension follows the… Read More

September 27, 2025 @ 9:18 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Digital gift cards are upending traditional approaches to incentives and rewards, even creating exciting new use cases. And while Tillo isn’t a household name in the space, it powers many of these transformative experiences through a plug-and-go API that connects to more than 3,000 global… Read More

September 27, 2025 @ 9:17 am By Omar Faridi  |  

This past week, Banco Santander (NYSE: SAN) made several announcements including insights on the UK housing market, initiatives to support the investment banking sector, and the introduction of digital assets trading services for a certain group of clients. From exposing the hidden costs of UK‘s… Read More

September 27, 2025 @ 9:15 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In the ecosystem of SMEs, financial oversight often feels like a relentless tug-of-war between efficiency and control. Pleo, the Copenhagen-based fintech that’s been reshaping corporate spending since 2015, announced key updates focused on enhancing embedded finance. Pleo is partnering with Mastercard so that it can… Read More

September 27, 2025 @ 9:14 am By Omar Faridi  |  

As the supporter of Latin America’s leading economic contributor, the Banco Central do Brasil (BCB) is charting a transformative course for the financial sector in the South American nation of Brazil. Recent announcements underscore this evolution: a reflective celebration of five years of Open Finance… Read More

September 27, 2025 @ 9:12 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In an increasingly digital environment where data and advanced analytics challenge traditional economic modeling, the Bank of England is applying a fusion of machine learning (ML) with economic theory to better understand complex phenomena like inflation. Two working papers shared by the Bank of England… Read More

September 27, 2025 @ 9:09 am By Michael Wong  |  

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw warned against rushing to roll back disclosure requirements for asset-backed securities (ABS), saying weak issuance levels may reflect lack of investor demand rather than regulatory barriers. The SEC issued a concept release this week asking whether… Read More