Tagged: insights

January 7, 2026 @ 1:07 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Bank of England‘s latest Money and Credit statistics for November 2025 reveal a mixed but modestly improving picture of the UK economy, with increases in mortgage lending and consumer borrowing amid ongoing uncertainties. According to the data, net borrowing of mortgage debt by individuals… Read More

January 6, 2026 @ 10:06 am By Omar Faridi  |  

TRM Labs noted that in a major escalation of US efforts against Venezuelan leadership, the Department of Justice unsealed a superseding indictment against President Nicolás Maduro and several co-defendants, including his wife Cilia Flores, on January 5, 2026. TRM Labs also mentioned that this followed… Read More

January 6, 2026 @ 8:19 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In recent years, Mexico has embraced digital transformation initiatives in order to overhaul its tax system, introducing measures that enable instantaneous oversight of transactions. This evolution mandates that major online platforms report sales data directly to the country’s Tax Administration Service (SAT) without delay. Companies… Read More

January 6, 2026 @ 1:10 am By Omar Faridi  |  

As the new year unfolds, UK businesses are channeling their energies into technological advancements and workforce development to drive growth amid evolving market dynamics. According to the latest Lloyds Business Barometer New Year Flash, a significant portion of companies are prioritizing investments in artificial intelligence… Read More

January 5, 2026 @ 8:47 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In the ever-changing world of work, 2026 is ushering in fresh dynamics across the gig economy, workforce trends, and globalization. These developments highlight how technology, consumer behavior, and economic pressures are reshaping employment and business operations worldwide. Starting with globalization and payroll advancements, companies managing… Read More

January 4, 2026 @ 5:19 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

As the commercial real estate (CRE) industry steps into 2026, executives are adopting a tone of guarded hope, tempered by ongoing economic uncertainties. According to a recent Deloitte survey polling over 850 senior leaders and their teams from major property owners and investors across 13… Read More

January 4, 2026 @ 5:14 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Carta has noted that the so-called “top-tier” funds from 2017 and 2018 are on track to provide LPs with the sort of return they likely “expected, outpacing the gains they might have achieved in the public markets.” However, most recent funds currently “sit well below… Read More

January 3, 2026 @ 1:27 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Quantum computing is standing out as a transformative force poised to redefine industries from finance to digital banking. A recent update from Citi (NYSE: C) provides key insights from Noelle Ibrahim, IBM Quantum’s Technical Client Advisory Executive. This update sheds light on the current state… Read More

January 2, 2026 @ 11:45 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a turnaround for everyday traders, 2025 emerged as a standout year for individual investors, who capitalized on temporary market declines to achieve substantial profits. By strategically purchasing assets during periods of weakness—a tactic commonly known as “buying the dip”—these so-called mom-and-pop participants (or amateurs)… Read More

January 2, 2026 @ 11:39 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The financial technology sector experienced a notable rebound in 2025, marking the first annual increase in venture capital investment after several years of decline. According to data from PitchBook, global fintech startups collectively secured $55.94 billion in funding, reflecting a 25% rise compared to the… Read More

January 2, 2026 @ 9:12 am By Omar Faridi  |  

OliverWyman noted that as we sit at the end of 2025, AI-mania continues to roll, equity markets are trading “near records,” interest rates are gradually bite surely coming down, inflation hasn’t quite yet spiraled out of control, and the credit cycle “hasn’t cycled that much.”… Read More

January 2, 2026 @ 8:25 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Blockchain investigator ZachXBT has recently raised alarms about a persistent exploit targeting numerous cryptocurrency wallets on the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)-compatible networks. The attack, which continues to unfold, reportedly involves the unauthorized transfer of funds from hundreds of affected addresses / wallets, primarily in modest… Read More

December 30, 2025 @ 8:18 am By Omar Faridi  |  

QED Investors, a venture capital firm based in Alexandria, Virginia, that is focused on investing in Fintechs, has shared some end-of-year insights with CI. QED Investors, which also invests in financial services initiatives in the U.K. and Europe, Latin America, India, and Southeast Asia, has commented on… Read More

December 29, 2025 @ 1:37 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

A Deloitte Private survey of private company leaders revealed that nearly 6 in 10 (57%) respondents from organizations planning a future transfer or sale anticipate their company will engage in a transaction in the next 1 to 3 years. And overall business continuity (40%) is… Read More

December 29, 2025 @ 10:19 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Seasonal cooling is said to be finally seeping into the US real estate / property market after an “unseasonably” active fall, according to the latest market report from Zillow (Nasdaq: Z and ZG). Price cuts from sellers dropped back to normal levels from near-record highs;… Read More

December 28, 2025 @ 9:42 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Thailand’s aggregate card payments market is now being projected to grow by 2.7% in 2025 to reach THB2.3 trillion (appr. $65.4 billion), supported by the ongoing expansion of digital payment acceptance infrastructure, government-led financial inclusion initiatives, and the growing adoption of contactless payments, according to… Read More

December 28, 2025 @ 2:18 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

CB Insights has noted in a recent research report that the insurance industry is consolidating, and agencies need a proper technology stack. Insurance M&A activity surged 50% from 2018 to 2022, and has “held steady since.” CB Insights also mentioned that deals like WTW‘s recent… Read More

December 28, 2025 @ 1:10 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Kaspersky released new findings on a sophisticated cyber espionage campaign by the Evasive Panda threat actor. The attackers have reportedly executed malware by injecting it into legitimate system processes and “maintained a stealthy presence in compromised systems.” The operation, reportedly being active from November 2022… Read More

December 28, 2025 @ 8:27 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In the evolving landscape of investment management, artificial intelligence (AI) has transitioned from somewhat of a futuristic concept to a more practical tool. Juniper Square‘s 2025 AI Survey, focusing on general partners (GPs) in private markets, reveals how firms are leveraging AI in order to… Read More

December 27, 2025 @ 8:22 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

TRM Labs says it has traced stolen crypto from 2022 LastPass Breach with on-chain indicators suggesting Russian cybercriminal involvement. The blockchain focused security and analytics firm shared key insights on these latest findings along with other pertinent details. The TRM team has also shared some… Read More