Global

June 18, 2025 @ 11:24 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has published its 2024 Annual Report, outlining a year of regulatory progress, strategic reform, and close collaboration with stakeholders both locally and internationally. The report highlights the Authority’s efforts to “bolster market oversight, support a growing financial services sector,… Read More

June 18, 2025 @ 9:33 am By Omar Faridi  |  

LendInvest Mortgages (LSE: LINV), a UK fintech platform dedicated to alternative property lending, has announced a rate reduction on all of its buy-to-let (BTL) products by “10 basis points (bps), with the lowest rates starting at 3.44% on a 2-year fixed term.” The rate reduction… Read More

June 18, 2025 @ 8:24 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Data and technology company, Experian, announces that digital bank, Monzo, has become the newest addition to its Support Hub service. As part of Experian Support Hub, more than 12 million Monzo UK customers will now be able “to share their access and support needs with… Read More

June 18, 2025 @ 8:22 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Cowbell, a provider of cyber insurance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and middle-market businesses, has announced the appointment of Kirsten Maley “as Director of Claims, UK; a newly created role underscoring Cowbell’s commitment to scaling its presence in a growing UK market.” With more… Read More

June 18, 2025 @ 8:20 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Erald Ghoos, CEO for OKX Europe, has noted that the digital assets firm has launched its fully regulated centralized crypto exchanges in Germany and Poland. According to the OKX CEO, this is more than “just a geographic expansion, it’s a commitment to building the future… Read More

June 18, 2025 @ 2:36 am By Omar Faridi  |  

More than a million UK ‘gig’ workers cannot afford to save into a pension, according to new research. The data from PensionBee, a firm focused on the consumer retirement market, reveals that over half of temporary economy workers in the UK (57%) can’t “afford to… Read More

June 18, 2025 @ 1:34 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Irish consumers continued to show confidence in their personal financial outlook in May, as Bank of Ireland debit and credit card spending rose by a robust 6.5% year-on-year. This marks another month of “strong growth in consumer activity, significantly outpacing the current 2% rate of… Read More

June 18, 2025 @ 12:49 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Liontrust, the specialist active asset manager, has expanded its relationship with The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BNY), a global financial services company, by announcing the “outsourcing of its trading for investment funds and institutional accounts to BNY’s Buy-Side Trading Solutions group.” Liontrust’s UK-based… Read More

June 17, 2025 @ 10:40 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The traditional single-time study paradigm is no longer adequate in a world of constant economic, technological, and social change. Santander’s Tomorrow’s Skills report, released recently, reveals a new landscape – one where lifelong learning is “the cornerstone of professional development.” According to the research report,… Read More

June 17, 2025 @ 7:33 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Värde Partners, a global alternative investment firm specializing in credit and credit-related assets, announced the launch of its fund finance platform. Building on Värde’s broader asset-based finance strategy, the platform is an extension of Värde’s capabilities “designed to address the increased demand for subscription lines… Read More

June 17, 2025 @ 11:59 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Plaid, a fintech platform that connects financial institutions with innovative apps, has recently unveiled a series of updates designed to enhance payment efficiency, bolster security, and accelerate development for businesses and developers. These advancements—Instant Pay-Ins, Plaid Protect, and the AI Development Toolkit—demonstrate Plaid’s commitment to… Read More

June 17, 2025 @ 8:10 am By Omar Faridi  |  

InSoil Finance, a Lithuanian climate fintech company formerly known as HeavyFinance, is making significant strides in transforming agriculture through sustainable financing. By leveraging financial technologies, InSoil is empowering small and medium-sized farmers across Europe to adopt regenerative farming practices, reduce carbon emissions, and enhance farm… Read More

June 17, 2025 @ 7:59 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In 2024, while the crypto world buzzed with meme coins, Layer 2 scaling solutions, and speculative political betting markets, a quieter yet transformative narrative unfolded: the revival of Real World Assets (RWA) in cryptocurrency. Once a niche experiment, RWAs have solidified their place as one… Read More

June 17, 2025 @ 7:14 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Quantum technology is in an interesting period. It’s being discussed more often, but outside of some tech circles, it’s not well understood. What is quantum technology, where is it right now, and where is it headed? Is its future dominance of society guaranteed? Anders Indset… Read More

June 17, 2025 @ 1:13 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Circle (NASDAQ:CRCL), the issuer of the USD Coin (USDC) stablecoin, has made significant strides in advancing the adoption of stablecoin-powered payments through recent initiatives that enhance cross-border transactions and developer accessibility. Key updates underscore Circle’s commitment to transforming global money movement: the launch of the… Read More

June 16, 2025 @ 10:39 pm By JD Alois  |  

Open banking firm Salt Edge will partner with RiseUP, a “financial insight provider.” According to a company statement, the collaboration will enable RiseUp to leverage financial data and enhance revenue. UK businesses will see Salt Edge’s services integrated into the RiseUp platform, which aims to… Read More

June 16, 2025 @ 9:03 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

HYPR, the Identity Assurance Company, announced at Identiverse, the next phase in its market role, unveiling initiatives to deliver phishing-resistant identity assurance across all devices and applications. Headlining these developments are the “public launches of the HYPR Affirm identity verification solution trial and HYPR’s Workforce… Read More

June 16, 2025 @ 5:46 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Juniper Square, the provider of connected fund software and services for private markets, announced it closed its Series D round and secured $130M in new funding led by Ribbit Capital, with significant strategic investment from Fifth Wall, and additional participation from Redpoint Ventures, HighSage Ventures,… Read More

June 16, 2025 @ 5:34 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Wise (LSE:WISE), the global fintech focused on international money transfers, has released its latest fee update, continuing its mission to make cross-border transactions cheaper, faster, and more transparent. The update outlines a series of fee adjustments that reflect the company’s ongoing efforts to optimize costs… Read More

June 16, 2025 @ 2:49 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Nubank (NYSE: NU) continues to redefine digital banking in Latin America, marking its 12th anniversary with innovations and solidifying its position as Brazil’s most favored financial institution. With over 118 million customers across Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia, Nubank’s recent updates—Automated Pix with Smart Bill Search,… Read More