Tagged: insights

August 14, 2025 @ 10:38 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Global Fund Performance Report, released by PitchBook, provides a comprehensive analysis of private fund strategies’ performance, offering a data-driven lens into a volatile global market landscape. Incorporating preliminary data for Q1 2025, the report captures the private capital markets’ cautious optimism at the close… Read More

August 14, 2025 @ 5:24 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a financial ecosystem where every dollar counts, a new analysis from TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) offers a bit of hope for American auto loan borrowers. According to the study, approximately 18 million of the nearly 80 million open auto loans in the U.S. are “in-the-money”… Read More

August 14, 2025 @ 3:10 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Business activity rose in just over half of the UK’s nations and regions in July, the latest NatWest Regional Growth Tracker showed, with the survey indicating increased confidence towards future growth prospects in most areas. The Tracker – which surveyed businesses operating in the manufacturing… Read More

August 13, 2025 @ 1:05 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a stride toward refining our understanding of the global economy, the United Nations Statistical Commission unanimously approved the sixth iteration of the System of National Accounts (SNA) this year. This update, the first major revision since 2008, aims to modernize economic metrics to better… Read More

August 12, 2025 @ 9:57 am By Omar Faridi  |  

TRM Labs, a blockchain intelligence platform, continues to develop products and shared its latest updates, designed to empower investigators, compliance teams, and intelligence professionals to detect and mitigate crypto-related risks more effectively. These enhancements from TRM Labs focus on surfacing actionable risk signals faster, improving… Read More

August 12, 2025 @ 2:23 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Recruitment activity across the UK continued to fall sharply at the start of the third quarter, according to the latest KPMG and REC UK Report on Jobs survey, compiled by S&P Global. The latest reductions in permanent placements and temp billings “were often linked to… Read More

August 12, 2025 @ 12:30 am By Omar Faridi  |  

New research from iwoca shows alternative lenders are surging ahead in the SME finance market, as high street banks “lose their foothold among growth-focused businesses.” According to iwoca’s latest SME Expert Index, “almost two thirds (61%) of SME finance brokers report submitting over half of their… Read More

August 11, 2025 @ 10:50 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Asia-Pacific region’s initial public offering market continued its upward trajectory despite market volatility and geopolitical tensions. In the first seven months of 2025, 385 listings raised a “$28.4 billion in the region, which marks a 32.6% year-on-year (YoY) increase in IPO proceeds.” Greater China… Read More

August 11, 2025 @ 9:30 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In the evolving financial services sector, payment modernization is often framed as a technological objective and/or target—new platforms, faster transactions, and enhanced security. However, a recent discussion at The 2025 Payments Canada SUMMIT, hosted by Kristina Logue, Chief Financial Officer at Payments Canada, and featuring… Read More

August 11, 2025 @ 8:22 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Communications surveillance plays a critical role in ensuring firms detect and prevent market abuse, insider trading, and other forms of misconduct. A recent update from Regtech SteelEye, a compliance technology and data analytics firm, delves into the fundamentals of building an effective lexicon-based communications surveillance… Read More

August 11, 2025 @ 8:17 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Bitcoin (BTC) has long been synonymous with major price swings, drawing in retail and institutional investors with its high risk and even higher rewards appeal, according to an analysis shared by digital assets investors Anthony Pompliano. For retail investors, the allure was buying low before… Read More

August 11, 2025 @ 1:32 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Germany has solidified its position as a hub for entrepreneurship in Europe, with its startup ecosystem thriving on technology, infrastructure, and a dynamic pool of investors. According to a recent report by CB Insights, a select group of venture capital firms and investors are driving… Read More

August 10, 2025 @ 11:02 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The cryptocurrency sector is undergoing a major shift in 2025, as highlighted in NYDIG’s latest Bitcoin market update. Led by Greg Cipolaro, Global Head of Research at NYDIG, alongside Ben Lawsky and Pete Janney, an informative discussion dissected the forces propelling bitcoin’s evolution. From institutional… Read More

August 10, 2025 @ 10:00 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The retail fintech sector has shown resilience in Q2 2025, as detailed in PitchBook’s Q2 2025 Retail Fintech VC Trends update. Despite ongoing economic uncertainties, venture capital investment in retail fintech is experiencing a notable rebound, driven by a focus on innovative technologies, strategic market… Read More

August 10, 2025 @ 8:48 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

A recent study by Payments Canada has revealed a surprising twist in the ecosystem of payment security: Canadians are nearly three times more likely to encounter fraud when using cash compared to credit cards. This finding challenges the widespread perception that cash is the safest… Read More

August 10, 2025 @ 7:43 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The venture capital ecosystem for artificial intelligence continues to evolve rapidly, as highlighted in PitchBook’s Q2 2025 AI VC trends update. This report underscores AI’s pivotal role in driving global tech advancements, with significant investment activity shaping the sector’s trajectory. In Q2 2025, AI and… Read More

August 10, 2025 @ 7:05 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Coin Metrics noted that the crypto industry is witnessing a pivotal moment as centralized exchanges like Kraken, Gemini, and Bullish gear up for initial public offerings (IPOs) in a shifting regulatory and market landscape. A more favorable environment, coupled with growing investor appetite for public… Read More

August 10, 2025 @ 5:41 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Web3 ecosystem continues to evolve, offering opportunities for tech advancements but also presenting significant security challenges. Blockchain security firm CertiK recently shared key updates that shed light on pressing issues and advanced solutions in the space. These updates—a case study on LottieFiles incidents highlighting… Read More

August 10, 2025 @ 5:35 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The global IPO market displayed resilience in the first seven months of 2025, with proceeds rising 9.5% YoY to $56.8 billion despite “persistent market volatility and policy uncertainty.” Investor appetite, especially in Asia-Pacific, reflects a strategic “shift toward high-value listings, underpinned by favorable macroeconomic fundamentals… Read More

August 10, 2025 @ 5:24 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The insurance industry is undergoing a seismic shift, driven by the integration of artificial intelligence and digital technologies. The Global InsurTech Report for Q2 2025, released by Gallagher Re, provides a comprehensive analysis of these trends, focusing on AI’s transformative impact on property insurance, InsurTech… Read More