Tagged: research

August 9, 2024 @ 5:40 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

New research shared by Splitit illustrates the rapid evolution underway in the payments landscape and the implications for customer loyalty and retention. The report, “Innovations and Developments of Card-Linked Installment Plans,” finds that most merchants have seen “a significant increase in the use of credit… Read More

August 9, 2024 @ 10:54 am By JD Alois  |  

It has been widely reported that funding of private firms has been moribund for the past couple of years. There have been a few bright spots but overall, investment has not returned to the robust level seen in recent years. A report distributed today, indicates… Read More

August 9, 2024 @ 8:53 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In Q2 2024, the venture ecosystem showed modest signs of improvement, according to an update from Carta. In Q2 2024, the venture ecosystem exhibited some signs of improvement, but “not a drastic break, from Q1,” the report from Carta revealed. Based on current data, companies… Read More

August 9, 2024 @ 8:50 am By Omar Faridi  |  

CBInsights has released an extensive update focused on the role of “Big Tech in Fintech: How Amazon and Google are battling to own transactions.” The comprehensive research report from CBInsights pointed out that while Amazon and Google have reeled in their efforts to offer their… Read More

August 8, 2024 @ 5:14 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Two large private equity buyouts propelled the total value of investments in Canadian fintechs to a new high in the first six months of the year amidst a broader persistent slump in Canadian and global investment, according to KPMG International‘s H1’24 Pulse of Fintech report…. Read More

August 8, 2024 @ 7:59 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Insurtech funding sees its strongest quarter in over a year despite deal volume sinking to its lowest point since 2016, according to an extensive update from CBInsights. CBInsights notes in its latest repot that global insurtech funding “increased 44% quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) to $1.3B in Q2’24… Read More

August 7, 2024 @ 9:40 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The European Union has a productivity problem, according to an update from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Its people produce nearly 30 percent “less per hour worked than they would have, had real output per hour worked increased in line with that in the United… Read More

August 7, 2024 @ 8:08 am By Omar Faridi  |  

British pension savers may only support the investment of their retirement funds in UK-based growth businesses “if they demonstrate strong returns,” new research suggests. A third (33%) of Brits believe pension “schemes should only be obliged to invest in UK assets” – as announced in… Read More

August 6, 2024 @ 2:38 pm By JD Alois  |  

The UK has long been a hot center of innovation in financial services. The noted Fintech hub has boosted the UK economy while helping the country maintain its status as a top global financial center. The sagging global economy, commencing with the COVID health crisis,… Read More

August 6, 2024 @ 10:36 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Coin Metrics’ State of the Network has provided comprehensive update on cryptocurrency markets amidst the unfolding global market sell-off as well as an insightful break down Coinbase’s Q2 2024 earnings. During this past weekend, global markets and crypto-assets alike were jolted by a number of… Read More

August 5, 2024 @ 11:47 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The research study, shared by cybersecurity firm Kaspersky, and entitled ‘Excitement, Superstition and great Insecurity – How global Consumers engage with the Digital World’ discloses controversial views among users regarding the protection of their personal information. For instance, 49% of respondents “consider covering the webcam… Read More

August 5, 2024 @ 10:46 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

CBInsights has released an update focused on and entitled, the Future of the workforce: How AI agents will transform enterprise workflows. CBInsights dive into what agents are, their limitations, key companies, and “implications for the future of work.” As noted in the research report from… Read More

August 5, 2024 @ 4:32 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Luxury real estate property values are rising faster than typical homes for the first time in years, according to an extensive update from Zillow (Nasdaq: Z and ZG). Listings for luxury homes are seeing relatively more competition than homes in the market’s midrange, the team… Read More

August 5, 2024 @ 8:31 am By Omar Faridi  |  

With a vast array of tools and samples at their disposal, organized ransomware cybercriminal groups often have proprietary ransomware samples, while standalone criminals frequently rely on leaked DIY variants to launch their attacks. Latest research by Kaspersky reveals the recent ransomware attacks “using the leaked… Read More

August 5, 2024 @ 8:18 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Global venture capital investment rose to a five-quarter high in the second quarter of 2024, from $75.3 billion in the first quarter to $94.3 billion. This is shown by the latest Venture Pulse 2024 from KPMG. This development is mainly due “to very large investments… Read More

August 4, 2024 @ 9:59 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

More than one in 10 Canadians have experienced payment fraud in the past six months, indicating similar year-over-year patterns (13 per cent in 2024 compared to 14 per cent in 2023), according to a new study from Payments Canada. For many Canadians, concern around fraud… Read More

August 4, 2024 @ 9:56 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

CBInsights notes in a new report that AI funding has reached $23.2B in Q2’24 — the highest quarterly level on record. CBInsights pointed out that global AI funding “climbed once again in Q2’24, jumping 59% QoQ to hit $23.2B — the highest quarterly level on… Read More

August 4, 2024 @ 4:15 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Preqin, the global firm focused on providing alternatives data and insight, released its Real Estate Q2 2024: Preqin Quarterly Update report. The report shows that aggregate real estate fundraising “increased by $0.6bn in Q2 2024 to $33bn from $32.4bn in Q1 2024, showing a continued… Read More

August 4, 2024 @ 2:45 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Gartner forecasts that at least 30% of generative AI (GenAI) projects will be abandoned after proof of concept by the end of 2025. The primary reasons cited for this high dropout rate include poor data quality, inadequate risk controls, escalating costs, and unclear business value…. Read More

August 3, 2024 @ 7:34 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Association for Financial Markets in Europe (AFME) released a report titled “Digital Finance in the EU – Priorities for fostering resilient, innovative and competitive financial markets”, presenting its recommendations for supporting the development of capital markets and increased access to finance for the real… Read More