Tagged: research

July 12, 2025 @ 6:04 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision, under the oversight of the Group of Central Bank Governors and Heads of Supervision (GHOS), has recently announced significant updates to its regulatory framework, as outlined updates from the Bank for International Settlements (BIS). These updates reflect the Committee’s… Read More

July 9, 2025 @ 6:09 am By JD Alois  |  

The Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance (CCAF) has published a report on Open Banking in APAC countries. The research covers 16 different jurisdictions and the status of Open Banking development across the region. Open Banking, also known as Open Finance, refers to the ability to share data… Read More

July 7, 2025 @ 3:45 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Lloyds Banking Group continues to pursue a commitment to sustainability, innovation, and social responsibility through a series of initiatives. From sustainable finance to leveraging artificial intelligence and addressing societal challenges, Lloyds reports that it is making strides to align its operations with its mission of… Read More

June 27, 2025 @ 11:19 am By JD Alois  |  

A report shared with CI claims that Switzerland is emerging as a “Deep Tech” hub. The report indicates there are over 1500 Deep Tech startups in Switzerland, establishing the region as “a global-scale producer of science-based innovation and venture outcomes.” The data was compiled by… Read More

June 24, 2025 @ 8:40 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The financial technology sector is at a pivotal juncture, as outlined in the recent report, Fintech’s Next Chapter, released by Webflow. This comprehensive update explores the evolving landscape of Fintech, highlighting its transformative potential, regulatory challenges, and role in fostering financial inclusion across global economies…. Read More

June 24, 2025 @ 8:37 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Autorité de Contrôle Prudentiel et de Résolution (ACPR) and the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) Joint Unit for Insurance, Banking, and Retail Investment published its 2024 Annual Report, shedding light on the evolving landscape of financial regulation in France. Simultaneously, the AMF released research… Read More

June 13, 2025 @ 8:09 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Over the past few years, the crypto market has moved from a primarily onchain market to a “ubiquitous” asset class, according to a new research report. In March of this year, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to create a working group charged “with… Read More

May 30, 2025 @ 5:42 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Division of Economic and Risk Analysis (DERA), has published a report on Regulation A (Reg A) alongside a document reviewing Reg CF. The report states that since Reg A was updated under the JOBS Act of 2012, over 800… Read More

May 30, 2025 @ 8:06 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

According to a series of recent studies of bank and credit card mobile app and online users, released today by J.D. Power, the gap between best-performing and lowest-performing apps and websites has shrunk to its lowest level to date, providing customers a highly consistent but… Read More

May 29, 2025 @ 7:47 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A quarter of adults in the UK are ‘silent savers’, preferring to keep financial matters private and rarely discussing savings or investments with others, according to research by KPMG UK and the charity National Numeracy. The study of 2,000 UK adults which also found that… Read More

May 28, 2025 @ 3:41 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Division of Economic and Risk Analysis (DERA) has provided an analysis of Reg CF and Reg A as enabled under the JOBS Act of 2012. The SEC has previously provided data on the various online capital formation exemptions, but… Read More

May 15, 2025 @ 9:33 am By JD Alois  |  

Crypto Valley, which used to be just about Switzerland but now is said to also include Liechtenstein (according to this report), is now home to 1749 blockchain companies, representing a growth rate of 132% since 2022. This is according to the CV VC Crypto Valley… Read More

May 9, 2025 @ 5:51 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Feedzai, the global firm focused on AI-native financial crime prevention,  released its 2025 AI Trends in Fraud and Financial Crime Prevention report, uncovering how generative AI (GenAI) is used in financial fraud. More than 50% of fraud involves the use of artificial intelligence. Generative AI… Read More

May 9, 2025 @ 11:16 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Insurtech sector is navigating a complex landscape in Q1 2025, marked by a rebound in global funding, shrinking deal sizes, and a stark contrast with the broader venture capital environment, according to CB Insights’ latest report. While total Insurtech funding climbed to $1.3 billion… Read More

May 8, 2025 @ 7:10 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The centralized cryptocurrency exchange (CEX) landscape continues to evolve, with Binance maintaining its dominance despite a notable decline in trading volume, while Gate.io and Bitget make significant strides, according to a recent CoinGecko report analyzing spot trading volumes from October 2024 to April 2025. The… Read More

May 6, 2025 @ 7:43 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The artificial intelligence (AI) sector is experiencing an unprecedented boom, as detailed in a recent CB Insights report analyzing Q1’25 trends. The research report noted that AI funding surged to a record $66.6 billion, a 51% increase quarter-over-quarter (QoQ), driven by massive investments in infrastructure… Read More

May 4, 2025 @ 10:11 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The financial services landscape in the European Union and the United Kingdom has undergone significant transformation since the UK’s departure from the EU, marking the end of a harmonized regulatory framework that once relied on passporting rights across EU Member States. This divergence, coupled with… Read More

May 2, 2025 @ 7:15 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Deloitte’s latest initiatives underscore the critical role of transparency, digitalization, and artificial intelligence (AI) in navigating increasingly complex economic, regulatory, and technological challenges. Two recent updates from the firm—a 2025 Global Tax Policy Survey and the launch of AI Advantage for CFOs—reveal how organizations are… Read More

May 1, 2025 @ 8:37 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The cryptocurrency ecosystem continues to face relentless challenges from hacks, scams, and sophisticated laundering operations, with 2025 already marking a grim milestone in crypto crime. According to detailed research reports from Immunefi, Elliptic, and Chainalysis, the scale of financial losses and illicit activity in the… Read More

May 1, 2025 @ 8:12 am By JD Alois  |  

  In the midst of UK Fintech Week, ClearBank has published a report on the UK Fintech ecosystem, addressing its status in the country and what it needs to move forward and grow. The UK has long been a top global Fintech hub, supported by… Read More