January 22, 2026 @ 11:00 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

While safeguarding autonomous agents from fraud comes with its unique challenges, time, and experience, it is on the good side, Accertify’s vice president of artificial intelligence and machine learning, Conrad Kennington, said. With 20 years of experience in e-commerce and fraud prevention, Kennington knows how to adapt to new technologies. Autonomous… Read More

 Tagged Accertify, agentic shopping, ai, autonomous agents, Conrad Kennington, LLM

January 22, 2026 @ 8:15 am By Omar Faridi  |  

As the UK economy steps into 2026, mid-market businesses—those with turnovers between £25 million and £500 million—are displaying renewed vigor, setting a positive tone for the year ahead. According to recent insights from NatWest Group, these companies are entering the new year with heightened confidence… Read More

 Tagged natwest group, sme's, uk, united kingdom

January 22, 2026 @ 8:13 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Lloyds Banking Group has kicked off 2026 with two major initiatives that underscore its focus on technological advancement and economic development across the UK. The financial institution is rolling out an ambitious AI training program for its entire workforce while committing substantial funds to bolster… Read More

 Tagged ai, lloyds banking group, uk, united kingdom

January 22, 2026 @ 1:57 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The British Business Bank (BBB) has reinforced its role as a key driver of the UK’s venture ecosystem. As the government’s economic development arm, established over a decade ago, the BBB continues to channel significant funds into high-potential sectors, aiming to spur growth in smaller… Read More

 Tagged british business bank, investments, research, uk, united kingdom

January 21, 2026 @ 10:10 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Moroccan Fintech Woliz has raised $2.2 million in a pre-seed funding round led by insurer Sanlam Maroc to build a digital ecosystem for neighbourhood merchants, as investors hunt for ways to modernise a retail sector that still runs largely on cash and paper. Woliz, which… Read More

 Tagged morocco, Sanlam Maroc, Woliz

January 21, 2026 @ 5:09 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Visa (NYSE: V) has projected a steady yet transformative year ahead for the world economy. According to the company’s 2026 Global Economic Outlook, worldwide GDP is expected to expand by 2.7% this year, a slight dip from the 2.9% growth recorded in 2025. While this… Read More

 Tagged ai, artificial intelligence, insights, research, visa

January 21, 2026 @ 5:08 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

2026 is the year e-commerce stops growing fast, and starts getting ruthless, Sociallyin’s Keith Kakadia believes. Slower growth doesn’t mean less opportunity. It means the rules of winning are changing. After more than a decade of near-constant expansion, global e-commerce is entering a new phase…. Read More

 Tagged e-commrece, hyperscaling, hypersonalization, Keith Kakadia, Sociallyin, ux

January 21, 2026 @ 5:03 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Alpaca explained in a blog post that in today’s economic landscape, many young Australians face significant hurdles in achieving financial stability. With fewer than half able to consistently set aside savings for the long haul, challenges like entering the property market and securing retirement persist,… Read More

 Tagged alpaca, australia, fintech, investments, pearler

January 21, 2026 @ 11:40 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Jet Bank has joined forces with fintech solutions provider Backbase to roll out the nation’s inaugural digital-only banking institution. This venture promises to transform how Albanians handle their finances, emphasizing a streamlined, app-driven approach that prioritizes ease, security, and transparency. The partnership has enabled a… Read More

 Tagged albania, backbase, digital banking, jet bank

January 21, 2026 @ 9:03 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Airwallex has announced a new collaboration with Arsenal Football Club to streamline hospitality payments at Emirates Stadium. As the club’s Official Software Partner, Airwallex is embedding its advanced Payments Acceptance technology into Arsenal’s operations, creating a unified system for handling transactions related to premium seating,… Read More

 Tagged airwallex, digitalization, fintech, payments