Tagged: research

November 28, 2023 @ 10:16 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Insurance is the biggest expense for gig companies, according to a recent update. Uber says its insurance costs “are roughly 10% of its gross bookings, exceeding $11B in 2022. Insurance-related costs are also rising every year.” In 2022, a top 10 auto insurer reportedly “increased… Read More

November 28, 2023 @ 6:06 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Despite electric vehicle (EV) sales moderating from a torrid pace, the share of new EV car registrations increased markedly through “the first half of 2023 to 8.3%, up from 5.6% one year earlier.” A TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) study conducted in collaboration with S&P Global Mobility… Read More

November 27, 2023 @ 9:09 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Xero, the global small business platform, has released a new report revealing Singapore’s accounting and bookkeeping sector is undergoing significant transformation, “driven by technology innovation and shifting client expectations.” Xero’s State of the industry report “surveyed 300 accountants and bookkeepers working in Singaporean practices to… Read More

November 27, 2023 @ 5:06 pm By JD Alois  |  

Financial technology, or Fintech, is expected to be the sector of the industry that will lead the charge in regard to Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption according to a global study. AI jumped into popular interest with the emergence of ChatGPT and widespread utilization – much… Read More

November 27, 2023 @ 5:05 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

It’s not just Millennials and Gen Z with do-it-yourself brokerage accounts “driving the trend toward increased use of digital wealth management tools; the digital channel has become central to the client experience for all types of investors, with mobile apps leading the way.” According to… Read More

November 27, 2023 @ 7:32 am By Omar Faridi  |  

New data from small business lender iwoca reveals that while more than half of SME owners (55%) feel they “have a good understanding of AI, the majority are nervous about how it will impact their business.” The new research of SME owners across the UK… Read More

November 26, 2023 @ 11:56 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

A total of 1,098 venture capital (VC) funding deals worth $12 billion were announced in the UK during January-October 2023. Both deal volume and value recorded year-on-year (YoY) decline “compared to the VC funding activity registered during January-October 2022,” reveals GlobalData, a data and analytics… Read More

November 26, 2023 @ 7:37 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Lloyds Banking Group, a UK based financial services group, has released the first Housing Stocktake 2023 report sharing insights on “the stalling efforts to decarbonize the UK’s housing stock.” In the UK, homes are one of the highest emitting sectors, “with the 28 million residential… Read More

November 25, 2023 @ 2:18 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

New research from online pension provider, PensionBee, reveals a notable enthusiasm among c.1,000 UK pension holders “for the recently announced ‘pot for life’ pension model.” Over three-quarters (76%) of pension savers “expressed that they would consider opting for the new model, while only 5% of… Read More

November 25, 2023 @ 2:08 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Pitchbook notes that their extensive Country Snapshot series provides an overview of both macroeconomic and microeconomic trends in the region, “covering various countries across Europe.” Pitchbook researchers look at how “both public and private data points have trended in Q3 for the UK.” As noted… Read More

November 24, 2023 @ 5:47 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Australia’s mutual banks, building societies and credit unions (the “Mutuals”) increased total assets by 2.5 percent to $163.1 billion in the 2023 financial year, “compared to last year’s 8.4 percent jump (to $159.1 billion).” At the same time, overall operating profits before tax increased “by… Read More

November 24, 2023 @ 3:52 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Funding in Southeast Asia continues to decline, but strong valuations and M&A activity are bright spots, according to an update shared by CBInsights. Venture funding in Southeast Asia continued “to slide in Q3’23, falling by 24% quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) to $1.6B,” the CBInsights report revealed. Deals… Read More

November 23, 2023 @ 12:43 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Black Friday sales are fast upon us and while “nearly two thirds (62%) of consumers say they plan to take advantage of the discounts, nearly a third (29%) of people who have shopped over Black Friday in the past have regretted their purchases.” Buyer’s… Read More

November 23, 2023 @ 11:12 am By Omar Faridi  |  

AvidXchange, a provider of accounts payable (AP) automation software and payment solutions for middle market businesses and their suppliers, today announced the recent release of a white paper titled, “2024: Anticipating Tomorrow’s Trends.” The report highlights the findings of a September 2023 survey of 500… Read More

November 22, 2023 @ 11:52 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The study of 2020 consumers in Germany, posted by Solaris, aimed to unearth consumer attitudes “to taking out financial services from brands in the tourism sector.” Key findings shared by Solaris are as follows: Consumers indicate high levels of confidence and trust towards tourism brands,… Read More

November 22, 2023 @ 10:52 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Cyber and digital technology risks are a key concern for businesses and risk leaders in 2023, even as 60% see GenAI “as an opportunity for their businesses,” according to PwC’s 2023 Global Risk Survey, published recently. More than 3,900 business and risks leaders – “from… Read More

November 22, 2023 @ 8:40 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Identity fraud rose by more than a fifth this year, “amid warnings that fraudulent activity is set to peak over the Christmas shopping period.” New analysis from Experian reveals “that identity fraud rose by 22% in 2023, when compared to 2022, with the trend expected… Read More

November 21, 2023 @ 11:21 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Europe’s economic recovery is getting a much-needed boost from rising wages and higher incomes, according to an update shared by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). But in countries where population aging is “shrinking the workforce, policymakers may soon face new challenges.” The IMF noted in… Read More

November 21, 2023 @ 10:26 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

For SMEs, the year 2023 could mark a “turning point.” They have shown resilience “despite persistent inflation and the war in Ukraine, but they are now having to face rising interest rates which is making life tough for them for three reasons,” according to iBanFirst,… Read More

November 21, 2023 @ 10:19 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Institutional adoption and sentiment remain strong amid the current crypto cycle, according to an Institutional Investor survey of 250 institutional investors. In the survey, commissioned by Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) institutional investors “demonstrated their resilience and expressed optimism about crypto’s role in the future.” Sentiment improved dramatically… Read More