Tagged: research

October 25, 2025 @ 5:21 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The next 5  years could potentially transform corporate and investment banking (CIB) as non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) continue to expand their operations across trading, advisory, as well as lending. A report by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) indicates that NBFIs will account for “20% of global… Read More

October 25, 2025 @ 4:24 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Around 800 investors in Spain have reportedly backed various equity deals this year so far, creating a more competitive environment where strategic positioning is considered to be crucial. This, according to an update from CB Insights which noted that to differentiate themselves, companies such as… Read More

October 25, 2025 @ 3:09 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The majority or 84% of workers are eager to adopt agentic AI in their current role, however, most or 56% are concerned about their own job security working alongside AI agents, highlighting a seemingly urgent “disconnect.” Employees are prepared and keen to leverage agentic AI,… Read More

October 24, 2025 @ 10:46 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Research from ClearBank reveals that large UK businesses now view embedded financial services as a strategic boardroom decision and business growth driver. The research report released by ClearBank examines the attitudes of 200 senior business professionals at established UK-based corporates towards embedded finance as well… Read More

October 24, 2025 @ 8:08 am By Omar Faridi  |  

More than £600 million has reportedly been stolen by fraudsters in first half of 2025. UK Finance releases its half year fraud report, detailing the amount its members reported as stolen through payment fraud and scams in the first half of 2025. Criminals stole £629.3… Read More

October 24, 2025 @ 1:40 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Younger investors residing in Australia are said to now be increasingly allocating a greater portion of their existing investments to high-yield cash accounts amid rising market volatility. Between 2023 and 2025, investor allocations to term deposits and high-yield savings rose from 9 per cent to… Read More

October 23, 2025 @ 6:40 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Every business-related decision is ultimately a spend decision, according to an update from Zip. If we look more closely at spend, then we can get a snapshot of what matters most: the priorities, risks, as well as strategies that could shape the future. Zip’s ‘State… Read More

October 23, 2025 @ 7:15 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Equity public markets remained fairly active during Q3 2025 according to a report from PitchBook which also noted that Fintech has, for the most part, encountered a more uneven stride as investors seemingly rotated “toward AI megacaps and sectors with clearer earnings visibility.” Insurtech and… Read More

October 22, 2025 @ 12:14 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Malicious attackers are said to be leveraging quantum computing and are reportedly a real threat to the concept of digital identity security. This, according to a report from Juniper Research which noted that estimates for how long it could take for quantum computing to develop… Read More

October 21, 2025 @ 9:15 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Nearly half of financial services professionals (49%) are reporting a significant increase in Gen Z workers leaving their organisation during the last 12 months, according to KPMG’s UK Financial Services Sentiment Survey. Retention challenges are said to have been felt most “prominently” in the banking… Read More

October 20, 2025 @ 8:18 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The crypto market had earlier extended its rally for the third consecutive quarter in 2025 Q3, the team at CoinGecko noted while adding that the total market capitalization surged another +16.4%, adding about $563.6 billion to reach $4.0 trillion+. According the report from CoinGecko, the… Read More

October 20, 2025 @ 1:00 am By Omar Faridi  |  

French public markets in Q3 have reportedly clawed back their losses from the early-quarter tariff shock, however, private markets still lagged as sponsors took a wait-and-see approach. This, according to a recent research report from PitchBook which also noted that deal activity slowing and fundraising… Read More

October 18, 2025 @ 10:14 am By Omar Faridi  |  

There are now around 241,700 people with Bitcoin and cryptocurrency holdings worth $1 million or more, which is up a considerable 40% from the past year, according to Henley & Partners and New World Wealth. As first reported by CNBC, there are 450 crypto centimillionaires,… Read More

October 17, 2025 @ 1:46 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

As the economic outlook reportedly reaches its lowest point since 1997, consumers are looking for ways to more effectively manage their spending. This, according an update from Deloitte. The firm has noted that surveyed consumers now intend to spend an average of $1,595 this festive… Read More

October 16, 2025 @ 12:19 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Germany’s private markets have hit pause in Q3 2025 as venture capital investment cooled following several quarters of “renewed optimism.” This, according to an update from PitchBook which also noted that the slowdown marked somewhat of a reset for the European nation’s startup ecosystem, though… Read More

October 14, 2025 @ 4:35 pm By JD Alois  |  

Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM) has published a report titled “Opening the Door to Alternatives: Insights from Individual Investors.” The report is based on a survey of High-Net-Worth (HNW – $1M to $30M) and Ultra-High-Net-Worth (UHNW – $30M +) individuals from August of this past… Read More

October 14, 2025 @ 10:14 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Aberdeen research indicates that private markets could potentially outperform traditional 60/40 portfolio strategies, as it sets out 8-point plan to make private markets “work for public good.” As noted in the update from Aberdeen, private markets might significantly boost returns from retirement pots and even… Read More

October 14, 2025 @ 1:36 am By Omar Faridi  |  

European venture markets this year continue to tell two very different stories and contrasting narratives, according to a report from PitchBook. On one hand, artificial intelligence appears to have cemented itself as the dominant force, making up almost 40% of deal value YTD and delivering… Read More

October 13, 2025 @ 10:35 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Venture activity is picking up again, according to an update from CB Insights. This comes after several years of recalibration, the report noted while pointing out that Q3’25 appears to have marked a “decisive” turning point. This, as both funding and exits notably reached their… Read More

October 13, 2025 @ 10:34 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

As fintech companies transition from startups to established global entities, they encounter an escalating tax system that demands strategic foresight. A recent report by advisory firm Crowe outlines a set of guidelines for fintechs to address tax-related challenges during growth phases, such as mergers and… Read More