March 12, 2024 @ 10:40 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Deloitte announced the launch of InvestAcceleration, a new suite of solutions designed specifically for the investment management industry and is an industry-specific approach to implement Workday Financial Management. InvestAcceleration, helps investment management firms “address risks and challenges, including lack of agility, complex workflows and disparate… Read More

March 12, 2024 @ 10:39 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Jada Fund of Fun​ds has announced its first investment in Venture Debt and second in the private credit space in Partners for Growth VII, managed by global private credit manager Partners for Growth, “with SAR 3.75 billion (USD 1 billion) in assets under management, to… Read More

March 12, 2024 @ 4:45 pm By JD Alois  |  

In an 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) indicated its intent to raise up to $1 billion in funding in a convertible debt offering. Coinbase stated the convertible senior notes are due in 2030. Coinbase also intends to grant the initial… Read More

March 12, 2024 @ 3:45 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Nexi and Mastercard (NYSE: MA) have teamed up to advance Open Banking Payments Across Europe. Mastercard’s open banking technology to “enable more choice and power seamless, secure digital payments across Europe in partnership with Nexi.” Nexi has chosen Mastercard as its strategic partner “across Europe… Read More

March 12, 2024 @ 3:38 pm By JD Alois  |  

Slamming the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as pursuing a “power grab” by utilizing enforcement actions, Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) has launched another missile in the ongoing battle with the nation’s top securities regulator. The opening brief filed with the US Court of Appeals challenges the decision… Read More

March 12, 2024 @ 3:21 pm By JD Alois  |  

Republic is not only the largest investment crowdfunding operator in the world but it is also very active in the crypto-sphere. Republic also offers its own digital asset – the Republic Note which trades on INX, a digital asset platform in which Republic has invested…. Read More

March 12, 2024 @ 3:02 pm By JD Alois  |  

Fundrise, an online investment platform that specializes in real estate assets, has received a $770 million credit facility from JP Morgan. The financing was revealed earlier this month and is expected to be used for “35 purpose-built rental communities” or 4000 build-for-rent (BFR) units. These… Read More

March 12, 2024 @ 1:45 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Matsui Securities Co., Ltd., one of Japan’s online securities brokers, has selected global Fintech Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc.’s (NYSE:BR) cloud based SaaS post-trade processing solution to drive operational efficiency in its stock lending business. System integrator Intelligent Wave will “develop the front office component and… Read More

March 12, 2024 @ 12:25 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has obtained a default judgment against Sameer Ramani, a friend of a former Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) employee, pertaining to insider trading claims regarding crypto. Last year, the SEC filed an enforcement action against Coinbase executive Ishan Wahi and his brother, Nikhil Wahi…. Read More

March 12, 2024 @ 12:11 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

M&G Investments announces the first close of its latest vintage of Real Estate Debt Funds, which includes £350 million of capital from four clients. The capital will be deployed into real estate loans “across Europe originated by M&G’s market leading Real Estate Finance team.” The… Read More

March 12, 2024 @ 11:58 am By Howard Marks  |  

Look, I’m the CEO of an equity crowdfunding company, so believe me when I say that I want Regulation Crowdfunding [Reg CF] to work. But I’m deeply concerned that an apparent recent trend of non-compliance with SEC filing requirements could erode investor trust and pose… Read More

March 12, 2024 @ 10:40 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The latest NatWest Regional PMI survey showed business activity “growing across most parts of the UK in February.” Business confidence also generally picked up amid “a more broad-based improvement in underlying demand.” Labor market trends remained more varied, however, “with firms in most areas reporting… Read More

March 12, 2024 @ 10:24 am By JD Alois  |  

Tether, the largest stablecoin issuer in the world (USDT), says it helped Uncle Sam battle an alleged tech scam. Tether says that it assisted the Feds in seizing $1.4 million in stolen funds from a fraud. The company said this highlights its commitment to fighting… Read More

March 12, 2024 @ 9:39 am By JD Alois  |  

Last week, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted new climate disclosure requirements that align with the agency’s ESG ambitions [environmental, social, and governmental]. The new rules have been criticized by opponents as not aligning with the SEC’s mission while creating a situation where both… Read More

March 12, 2024 @ 9:02 am By JD Alois  |  

Nanonets, an artificial intelligence (AI) firm providing workflow automation services, has raised $29 million, bringing its total to date to $42 million. Accel led the Series B funding round with participation from YCombinator, Elevation Capital, and others. Nanonets reports that it has experienced dramatic growth… Read More

March 12, 2024 @ 8:40 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Praetura Commercial Finance (PCF) team reveals that they have secured a £200m asset-based lending securitisation with Barclays to help more SMEs with their funding needs. The wider Praetura Group team have also “managed to treble their loanbook in three years to over £400m. ”… Read More

March 12, 2024 @ 8:35 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting (TAA) U.K. has released an anti-money laundering module (AML) within CCH iFirm, its cloud-based practice management and compliance software platform. Wolters Kluwer CCH iFirm AML seamlessly integrates “with CCH Central, Wolters Kluwer TAA’s on-premise system, reducing the need to rekey… Read More

March 12, 2024 @ 8:32 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Recruitment activity across the UK continued to weaken midway through the opening quarter of the year, according to the latest KPMG and REC, UK Report on Jobs survey, compiled by S&P Global. Ongoing economic uncertainty and hesitancy “to commit to new hires amid cost pressures… Read More

March 11, 2024 @ 10:44 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Regnology, a software provider with a focus on regulatory reporting solutions,  announced that its Rcloud platform has completed the System and Organization Controls 2 Type II (SOC 2) certification from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). This move underscores Regnology’s commitment “to security… Read More

March 11, 2024 @ 10:35 pm By Michael Wong  |  

JB Financial Group announced plans to acquire a minority stake in Vietnamese retail investing application Infina, marking a strategic move to bolster the customer base of its securities affiliate in the fast-growing Southeast Asian market. Under the terms of the strategic partnership, JB Financial will… Read More