Tagged: research

April 12, 2026 @ 5:34 am By Omar Faridi  |  

KPMG UK has provided an extensive analysis of the Bank of England’s Q1 2026 Credit Conditions Survey, cautioning industry participants that the UK lending market is showing clear signs of mounting stress despite some areas of stability. KPMG’s researchers emphasized that rising default rates by… Read More

April 12, 2026 @ 2:40 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK’s Starling Bank noted in a blog post that sole traders are increasingly relying on artificial intelligence to handle tax and accounting queries. According to fresh research from UK digital bank Starling, these AI focused trends are impacting the broader financial service sector as well…. Read More

April 10, 2026 @ 7:56 am By Omar Faridi  |  

KPMG UK has indicated in a recent update that AI no longer needs traditional return on investment in order to be justified. In fact, 65% of UK based respondents claim that their organization would most likely continue to invest in AI regardless of tangible ROI… Read More

April 10, 2026 @ 5:43 am By JD Alois  |  

As should have been expected by all, a research report published by the Trump administration’s Council of Economic Advisors (CEA) indicates that stablecoin yield will not impact lending at all. The FUD promoted by banks never held any merit but it was a great display… Read More

April 9, 2026 @ 1:18 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has indicated that over 1 million online banking accounts have now been compromised by so-called infostealers during the past year, as global cyberthreats shifted toward credential theft as well as data reuse. Kaspersky pointed out that attackers are moving away from traditional… Read More

April 7, 2026 @ 10:25 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Banks’ outdated payment infrastructures are increasingly handing market share to faster-moving fintech competitors. As merchants and customers demand seamless digital experiences, real-time processing, and embedded finance options, legacy systems—built for batch processing and slower rails—create bottlenecks that hinder innovation and responsiveness. Industry professionals warn that… Read More

April 7, 2026 @ 9:20 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Fintech investors are sharpening their criteria for backing artificial intelligence ventures, signaling a more disciplined chapter in the sector’s rapid evolution. While enthusiasm for AI-powered financial tools continues to drive substantial capital flows, an update from Axios pointed out that participants at last week’s Fintech… Read More

April 6, 2026 @ 7:34 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Standard Chartered’s (LON: STAN) Transaction Banking division has released a report called “Bankable Insights” for 2026, painting a picture of the sector’s next turning point. The bank argues that the convergence of artificial intelligence and digital assets is set to reshape how companies run their… Read More

April 6, 2026 @ 4:40 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a fresh analysis cautioning that the rapid adoption of tokenization marks far more than a simple technological upgrade—it amounts to a deep-seated redesign of the entire financial architecture. In the note released on April 1, 2026, the IMF… Read More

April 5, 2026 @ 3:19 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

PitchBook’s March 2026 Global Markets Snapshot highlights a resilient but uneven global investment landscape, with equities delivering solid year-to-date gains despite a softer March performance and shifting interest-rate dynamics. Major benchmarks showed varied results through the end of the month. The S&P 500 posted strong… Read More

April 3, 2026 @ 11:24 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In an era when financial pressures mount, a striking number of Americans are quietly turning to artificial intelligence for guidance. According to fresh research released by bunq, Europe’s neobanking focused Fintech, more than one in three U.S. adults have already consulted AI when facing a… Read More

April 3, 2026 @ 10:25 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Blockchain security firm CertiK has released a comprehensive analysis of OpenClaw, a popular open-source AI agent that has seen explosive growth since its debut. The report warns that the platform’s rapid adoption has outpaced its security measures, creating significant vulnerabilities that could expose users to… Read More

April 3, 2026 @ 9:17 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Traditional payment methods are proving unsustainable for many UK companies, according to fresh research from bank payments Fintech GoCardless. The findings indicate that outdated systems are dragging down revenue, efficiency, and customer relationships, while a growing number of firms view the forthcoming commercial Variable Recurring… Read More

April 3, 2026 @ 4:29 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Juniper Research has released a whitepaper examining the rise of agentic commerce and questioning whether it represents a genuine breakthrough in digital transactions or merely a temporary excitement. The analysis explores the forces accelerating its uptake, highlights significant obstacles, and provides a high-level projection of… Read More

April 3, 2026 @ 3:16 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A Visa (NYSE: V) research study sheds new light on the evolving landscape of commerce, showing that artificial intelligence is poised to play a far more active role in everyday transactions. Released on April 2, 2026, the report—titled Visa Defines the Next Era of Commerce:… Read More

April 3, 2026 @ 12:20 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Banks are poised for a major overhaul in how they handle day-to-day risk oversight. A new analysis from Oliver Wyman highlights how first-line risk management (FLRM) units—often called the control teams embedded within business operations—can slash expenses while boosting overall protection against nonfinancial threats. Over… Read More

April 2, 2026 @ 4:17 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Grayscale indicated that in a month dominated by escalating conflict in the Middle East, cryptocurrency assets stood out by delivering modest positive returns while traditional markets broadly retreated. According to Grayscale Research‘s latest analysis, the ongoing war in Iran triggered a sharp spike in energy… Read More

April 2, 2026 @ 12:08 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Blockchain security firm PeckShield has reported that cryptocurrency hacks and related vulnerabilities resulted in roughly $52 million in stolen funds during March 2026. The total stemmed from about 20 significant incidents, marking a 96 percent jump from February’s $26.5 million haul and reversing a brief… Read More

April 1, 2026 @ 4:33 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

A recent study from Bluevine, a digital banking platform for small and medium-sized businesses in the United States, underscores how overdue invoices have evolved from a minor nuisance into a major threat to operational stability. Released recently, the research report draws from responses by 1,052… Read More

April 1, 2026 @ 4:32 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

As the first quarter of 2026 wrapped up, cryptocurrency markets navigated a turbulent environment shaped by macroeconomic shifts and geopolitical tensions. According to Coin Metrics’ latest State of the Network report, the period highlighted both challenges and notable progress in blockchain infrastructure, particularly in bridging… Read More