June 10, 2025 @ 7:49 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a key move to capitalize on the booming artificial intelligence sector, Liquidity, a private credit firm specializing in AI-driven ventures, has announced the establishment of its new headquarters in London alongside a substantial £1.5 billion investment plan targeting the UK’s technology landscape. This strategic… Read More

June 10, 2025 @ 7:48 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a move that may improve the UK startup ecosystem, London-based legaltech firm SeedLegals has acquired The Pitch, a platform that connects early-stage entrepreneurs with investors through lively live events. This acquisition reflects a trend toward integrated support services, blending legal, financial, and networking solutions… Read More

June 10, 2025 @ 5:53 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES), a global alternative investment manager, announced today the pricing of its first European Direct Lending Collateralized Loan Obligation (CLO), Ares European Direct Lending CLO 1, at £305 million. Ares believes this is the first reinvesting CLO in the European Direct… Read More

June 9, 2025 @ 9:29 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Barings, one of the world’s investment managers, and Crebrid, the rebranded and fast-growing real estate lending platform formerly known as Wildcat Lending, announced a credit facility that will help accelerate Crebrid’s credit origination across the United States. Under the agreement, Barings’ investors will take “a… Read More

June 9, 2025 @ 9:27 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Fiserv, Inc. (NYSE: FI), a global provider of payments and financial services technology, announced that it has agreed to acquire the remaining 49.9% of AIB Merchant Services (AIBMS), its joint venture with AIB Group, in a transaction focused on driving continued growth in Ireland and… Read More

June 9, 2025 @ 9:22 pm By JD Alois  |  

Frontfundr is the dominant platform in the Canadian investment crowdfunding sector. On May 29th, the platform celebrated ten years of online capital formation. In a public statement, Frontfundr shared that since its inception, it has helped raise a total of $285 million. This amount entailed… Read More

June 9, 2025 @ 2:54 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Xero, the global small business platform, released its US State of the Industry Report for accounting and bookkeeping (AB) practices in 2025, revealing an optimistic outlook driven by “evolving service offerings and strong performance metrics year-over-year.” The report highlights a significant upswing in the industry,… Read More

June 9, 2025 @ 2:50 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The luxury housing and real estate market tapped the brakes in April 2025. Financial volatility led both buyers and sellers “at the high end to hit pause,” according to Zillow‘s latest look at the luxury housing market. The typical luxury home — defined as the… Read More

June 9, 2025 @ 2:49 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

From April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025, Kaspersky detected over 19 million attempts to download malicious or unwanted files disguised as popular Gen Z games. With GTA, Minecraft and Call of Duty among the most exploited, it’s clear that cybercriminals “are actively following gaming… Read More

June 9, 2025 @ 11:10 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Dune Analytics, a platform for blockchain data analysis, has recently introduced a trio of significant updates that enhance its offerings for crypto analysts, developers, and data enthusiasts. The integration of Plume, Noble, and the launch of Dune Agent mark a new chapter in Dune’s mission… Read More

June 9, 2025 @ 11:09 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Analysis of Bank of Ireland customer behavior during the first three months of 2025 revealed that contactless payments rose while ATM usage was down compared to the same period in 2024. eCommerce contactless transactions (digital wallets, Apple Pay / Google Pay) increased by “3%, with… Read More

June 9, 2025 @ 11:08 am By JD Alois  |  

Regtech or Suptech holds enormous potential. The ability of regulators to tap into data and automate compliance can reduce the cost for regulated firms while speeding up the process for entities entrusted with ensuring that financial services firms fulfill their regulatory obligations. Today, change is… Read More

June 9, 2025 @ 9:41 am By JD Alois  |  

Online investment platform OurCrowd is reporting that its Artificial Intelligence (AI) fund has now invested in 20 different firms. While OurCrowd enables smaller investors to support single issuers, frequently investing alongside well-known VCs, the platform holds a growing number of funds providing immediate diversity for… Read More

June 9, 2025 @ 9:15 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Grigore Roșu is a big believer in blockchain and Web3, but knows fragmentation and trust issues are holding it back. His response is Pi Squared, an advanced verifiable settlement layer for AI and crypto. With $12.5 million in seed funding, Pi Squared enables verifiable, cross-chain computation and settlement…. Read More

June 9, 2025 @ 8:57 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Lloyds announced a partnership with BNP Paribas to offer its corporate and financial institution clients access to market-leading FX Execution Algorithms (EAs). The partnership will see Lloyds deliver an FX Algorithmic Execution Service supported by BNP Paribas’ edge solutions – “helping clients to execute large… Read More

June 9, 2025 @ 8:43 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK’s prime property finance platform CapitalRise has solidified its position in the real estate lending market by successfully closing another bespoke development loan. This milestone underscores the company’s expertise in delivering tailored financial solutions to property developers, reinforcing its reputation as a trusted partner in… Read More

June 9, 2025 @ 8:10 am By Omar Faridi  |  

European digital  bank N26 is making strides in both the financial and telecommunications sectors with its strategic business moves. The Berlin-based neobank is reportedly exploring a new funding round that could reshape its investor landscape while simultaneously breaking new ground by becoming the first digital… Read More

June 9, 2025 @ 8:04 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Zilch, a London-based ad-enabled Fintech, has announced a multi-year partnership with Visa. The new card will be available as of September. This deal aims to drive growth by paving the way “for innovative new products and enabling the launch of the company’s first-ever physical payments card,… Read More

June 9, 2025 @ 7:42 am By Omar Faridi  |  

European investment platform Bondora says that it continues to solidify its position as a trusted name in online investing. Marking the seventh anniversary of its flagship product, Go & Grow, Bondora has shared an update that highlights its growth and commitment to investors. Go &… Read More

June 9, 2025 @ 3:00 am By JD Alois  |  

Artificial intelligence (AI) is all the rage today, with expectations that all sectors of industry will be transformed as software takes over both mundane and complex tasks. While there remains an element of concern as to how AI could develop, perhaps becoming “self-aware,” the reality… Read More