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B2B Finance Is Being Enhanced with AR Automation Software, Leading to Positive ROI – Report

New research reveals that the majority of B2B finance departments are receiving a positive ROI from accounts receivable (AR) software, confirming the transformative potential of AI and automation. The research study, conducted by global research firm Vanson Bourne and commissioned by Billtrust, a B2B order-to-cash… Read More

Cybersecurity Professionals Regard Cyber Immunity as Effective Strategy for Combatting Cybercrime – Report

Kaspersky has revealed findings from its research, stating that 73% of cybersecurity professionals regard Cyber Immunity as an effective strategy for minimizing the “capabilities of cybercriminals to penetrate networks and compromise systems.” These insights indicate a growing demand for developing secure by design systems “instead… Read More

Equity Management and Fund Administration Platform Carta Releases Resource Covering VC Regulatory Requirements

The private market regulatory environment is evolving, presenting challenges and opportunities for venture capital fund managers. As compliance obligations become more complex, even experienced professionals struggle to catch up with the latest developments. Carta, a platform for equity management and fund administration, has responded to… Read More

AI focused Tech Giants Raked in $2 Trillion in Revenue in Past Year – Report

This past year, the tech titans—Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta, Microsoft, and Nvidia—collectively raked in nearly $2 trillion in revenue, a 15% increase from the previous year, according to a recent CBInsights report. These tech companies, already towering over the private tech sector with a market… Read More

Evolving Digital Assets Regulatory Environment Could Bring Key Opportunities According to Blockchain Industry Professional

CertiK Chief Security Officer Kang Li has commented on the changing regulatory environment for cryptocurrencies and how it potentially brings new opportunities. During discussions held as part of the 2024 Korean Blockchain Week (KBW), Professor Kang Li, Chief Security Officer of CertiK explained how recent… Read More

Small Businesses in Canada Facing Lingering Payment and Economic Challenges – Report

Xero, a global small business platform, has released its quarterly Xero Small Business Insights (XSBI) data for Canada, providing a comprehensive snapshot of the health of the small business sector. The latest data, which covers the period from July to September 2024, reveals that while… Read More

martini.ai Launches Agentic AI Company Research to Provide Credit Insights

martini.ai, a provider of AI-driven credit analytics, announced the launch of Agentic AI Company Research, a solution that empowers businesses with comprehensive, real-time insights into individual companies’ credit profiles. By merging credit spread data with corporate information, this feature reportedly “provides decision-makers — including those… Read More

Global Venture Capital Deal Value at $87.4B in Q4 2024 – Report

Preqin, the global firm focused on alternatives data and key industry insights, released its Venture Capital Q4 2024 (the Preqin Quarterly Update report). The research report highlights that global venture capital deal value was “up 61% quarter-on-quarter in Q4 2024, to $87.4bn from $54.2bn in… Read More

Viral Crimes, Crypto Scams May Threaten Businesses and Consumers in 2025 – Report

Experian released its Future of Fraud Forecast, revealing emerging fraud threats that could challenge businesses and consumers in 2025. This year’s predictions show that fraudsters will “continue to double down on the digital landscape and leverage Generative AI (GenAI) to commit sophisticated crimes at a… Read More

London Stock Exchange Group Introduces LSEG Research and Insights via its Workspace

LSEG announces the launch of LSEG Research & Insights available through a new app on LSEG Workspace. This app provides a way to access LSEG’s range of research and insights in one centralized location. It will aim to serve as a “one-stop shop” for insights… Read More

UK Industry Professional Says GDP Growth May Be Impacted By Challenging Financial Conditions, Rising Inflation

Yael Selfin, Chief Economist at KPMG UK noted that the UK economy emerges from downturn while “risks of further headwinds rise.” Yael Selfin from KPMG also mentioned the UK GDP returned to growth after two consecutive months of decline, with “growth potentially accelerating in 2025.” They… Read More

Australian Consumers Remain Cautious, Household Spending Declines in December – Report

The CommBank Household Spending Insights (HSI) Index fell by 1.8 per cent in December 2024 after a “strong” Black Friday sales spending boost in November of last year. As noted in the latest report from Australia‘s CommBank, the fall was driven by an “8.3 percent… Read More

New Era of AI and Digitalization to Bring Greater Autonomy to Global Businesses – Report

Research from Accenture (NYSE: ACN) finds a new era of digitization is unfolding—one in which AI continuously learns and drives new levels of autonomy across organizations, positioning trust in its performance “as the most important measure organizations will need for AI to achieve its promise.”… Read More

Recurring Payments Ecosystem Expected to Grow Steadily with North America Leading the Market – Report

The “Recurring Payments Market Report 2024” report has been released by ResearchAndMarkets.com. This Recurring Payments market research report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. The recurring payments market size has… Read More

UK Industry Professional Shares Insights on Disappointing GDP Growth, Slow Economic Activity

KPMG UK has commented on the recently released UK GDP data. Yael Selfin, Chief Economist at KPMG UK, noted: “GDP growth stalls amid growing uncertainty. GDP growth remained disappointing, showing no progress for five consecutive months, due to weaker activity across a broad swathe of the… Read More

Consumer Spending in Ireland Surges with Debit and Credit Card Transactions Increasing in December – Report

The most common last-minute spenders during the festive period based on 2023 spending data were 36-45 males, according to an update from the Bank of Ireland. This may not come as a surprise due to the general increase in consumer spending seen during the end… Read More

Cross River Bank CEO Says David Sacks’ Nomination as ‘AI & Crypto Czar’ Could Be Key to Enabling Innovation

Cross River CEO Gilles Gade has applauded David Sacks’ nomination, calling it a win for Fintech, crypto, and AI regulation. Gilles Gade, Founder and CEO at Cross River Bank, noted that David Sacks’ nomination as ‘AI & Crypto Czar’ could be a pivotal moment for… Read More

Alternative Investments Increasingly Being Adopted By Financial Advisors – Research Study

Five in 10 advisors surveyed now reportedly allocate more than 10% of client portfolios to alternative investments, with nine in 10 or 90% planning to boost allocations over next two years, according to an update shared by CAIS. Nine in 10 financial advisors surveyed (92%)… Read More

Consumer Spending Report: Digital Commerce Transactions Grew Nearly 15% Compared to 2023’s Black Friday

Consumers valued various special deals this Black Friday, as digital commerce revenue grew +14.6% compared to 2023, according to an update from Mastercard (NYSE: MA). As noted in the preliminary insights from Mastercard SpendingPulse, U.S. retail sales excluding automotive were “up +3.4% on Black Friday,… Read More

Regtech ComplyAdvantage Predicts Public-Private Partnerships Will Leap Forward in 2025 if Compliance Teams Get Their Way

Regtech ComplyAdvantage has shared 2025 predictions from professionals working at the Regtech company, which specializes in financial crime intelligence. As mentioned in the update from Regtech company ComplyAdvantage, the predictions span the future of sanctions during a Trump presidency, as well as corporate transparency/beneficial ownership… Read More

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