Tagged: data

June 16, 2026 @ 8:42 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A new report posits that private equity professionals are increasingly focusing on artificial intelligence as a transformative force, even as they grapple with a stubborn backlog of older portfolio holdings that resist easy exits. PitchBook’s Q2 2026 US PE survey, conducted in May among general… Read More

June 15, 2026 @ 8:05 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The G7 Central Bank Quantum Technologies Working Group (QTWG) has unveiled its inaugural public report. Titled “Preparing for Quantum Technologies: Key Considerations for Financial Sector Participants,” the update offers a comprehensive yet neutral analysis of how quantum advancements could reshape the financial landscape. Released recently… Read More

June 12, 2026 @ 4:21 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Recent economic data from the UK has prompted a somewhat cautious analysis from the professionals at KPMG. The professional services firm points to persistent challenges stemming from elevated energy prices that continue to hinder a rebound in household consumption. As families brace for notable rises… Read More

June 12, 2026 @ 1:12 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Carta has indicated in a new report that institutional investors serve as the cornerstone of private investment funds, channeling vast pooled capital into venture capital, private equity, and related strategies on behalf of beneficiaries. Carta also pointed out in the latest research report that these… Read More

June 8, 2026 @ 12:27 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Venture capital funds have reportedly experienced a significant recovery during the first quarter of 2026, with key performance metrics improving across most recent vintages. According to Carta’s latest analysis, median net Total Value to Paid-In (TVPI) capital rose for nearly all tracked fund years, signaling… Read More

June 1, 2026 @ 3:47 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Payments Canada has recently released its latest Annual Report, detailing considerable progress in strengthening the nation’s payment infrastructure. The organization, responsible for operating key clearing and settlement systems, continues to focus on making transactions easier, smarter, and safer amid rapid digital evolution and economic demands…. Read More

May 21, 2026 @ 4:11 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Nansen has entered into a new collaboration with Injective, bringing its blockchain analytics platform to the network while operating a validator node. This integration marks a key step in providing traders, investors, and developers with real-time insights tailored to Injective’s specialized ecosystem. Injective is said… Read More

May 15, 2026 @ 3:01 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Following the release of official data showing the UK economy expanded by 0.6% in the first quarter of 2026, with a solid 0.3% rise recorded in March, analysts at KPMG have offered a measured assessment of the outlook. While the headline figures indicate resilience in… Read More

May 10, 2026 @ 2:10 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The City of London Corporation has issued a direct appeal to UK-based technology companies to help design and implement a pioneering digital verification network. The initiative aims to strengthen defenses against fraud in the financial services industry while simplifying processes for businesses and consumers. Fraud… Read More

May 6, 2026 @ 1:17 am By Omar Faridi  |  

KPMG UK noted in its latest commentary on the Bank of England’s March 2026 Money and Credit statistical release, KPMG UK has offered a nuanced assessment of the UK’s lending landscape. Karim Haji, Global and UK Head of Financial Services at KPMG, described an economy… Read More

April 15, 2026 @ 4:01 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A significant oversight at Denmark’s Danske Bank has recently spotlighted persistent weaknesses in how banks safeguard personal information during routine operations. Confidential residential details belonging to thousands of account holders at Danske Bank were briefly made visible to external recipients in domestic payment transfers. The… Read More

April 10, 2026 @ 2:47 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Dune Analytics has rolled out significant enhancements that aim to streamline how teams handle and explore blockchain data. These updates focus on seamless data transformation and delivery, alongside expanded coverage of emerging networks, giving analysts, engineers, and institutions more powerful ways to work with onchain… Read More

April 3, 2026 @ 11:15 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Research findings released ahead of World Backup Day by Kaspersky have shed light on how people around the globe are managing their most private information in an increasingly connected world. A comprehensive survey carried out by the company’s market research team polled 3,000 adults across… Read More

April 1, 2026 @ 12:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Lloyds Banking Group has publicly acknowledged a significant technical failure in its mobile banking platform that took place in the first half of March. The error allowed some users to view confidential financial information belonging to unrelated account holders, resulting in the unauthorized exposure of… Read More

March 31, 2026 @ 5:56 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Binance is set to introduce a new prediction market capability directly within its cryptocurrency wallet application, leveraging the decentralized platform Predict.Fun to expand user engagement with event-based trading. This upcoming feature will enable participants to speculate on the likely results of various real-world and digital… Read More

March 30, 2026 @ 4:05 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Recent data indicates a sobering picture of the US labor market, suggesting it is far softer than headline figures have indicated. An unprecedented number of workers are now accepting roles that pay less than their previous positions, signaling widespread downward pressure on compensation even as… Read More

March 26, 2026 @ 8:21 am By Omar Faridi  |  

KPMG UK recently released key updates that together paint a cautious picture for households and businesses: consumer confidence has weakened sharply, and KPMG’s chief economist warns inflation could re-accelerate if energy shocks persist. KPMG’s quarterly Consumer Pulse, based on an online survey of 3,000 UK adults… Read More

March 21, 2026 @ 11:18 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a key step toward democratizing artificial intelligence, Tether’s QVAC division has introduced the inaugural cross-platform system for fine-tuning Microsoft’s BitNet 1-bit large language models using Low-Rank Adaptation (LoRA) techniques. Integrated into the QVAC Fabric platform and unveiled on March 17, 2026, this update now… Read More

March 18, 2026 @ 8:16 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) and Databricks have deepened their collaboration to help businesses worldwide harness enterprise data more effectively and rapidly expand the use of sophisticated AI applications and intelligent agents. The two companies announced the creation of the Accenture Databricks Business Group on March 17,… Read More

March 14, 2026 @ 9:47 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The United Kingdom experienced a sharp escalation in fraudulent activity throughout 2025, with organizations submitting a total of 444,993 risk alerts to the National Fraud Database operated by Cifas. This total represents the largest volume ever documented in any single year and reflects a 6%… Read More