Tagged: Business Expansion

November 8, 2025 @ 5:18 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Global fintech Wise Plc (LON:WISE) remains committed to its business expansion plans in the United States. The financial technology company, known for its relatively low-cost international money transfers, is pressing forward with two pivotal strategies: securing approval as a national trust bank and introducing a… Read More

September 11, 2025 @ 9:37 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

South Korean fintech Toss, operated by Viva Republica, is gearing up for its first international venture by launching its “all-in-one” finance app in Australia before the end of 2025. This move marks a significant step in the company’s plans to become a global fintech platform,… Read More

September 9, 2025 @ 8:47 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Wise (LON:WISE), the global technology company building what it thinks is the best way to move and manage the world’s money, announced an expansion of its North American office hub in Austin. The company will aim to increase its current office space “by 200% to… Read More

September 8, 2025 @ 1:22 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital bank Revolut has appointed Frédéric Oudéa, former CEO of Societe Generale, as chairman of its newly established Western Europe operation. This new hire underscores Fintech Revolut’s push to challenge traditional brick-and-mortar banks across the region, leveraging Oudéa’s experience in global banking to steer its… Read More

September 8, 2025 @ 12:58 am By Omar Faridi  |  

NorthWall Capital, a London-based credit investment firm, has announced the opening of its New York office, marking a key milestone in its growth strategy and deepening its commitment to North American investors. This expansion underscores the firm’s plans to enhance its global presence and better… Read More

July 8, 2025 @ 1:39 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Blackstone (NYSE:BX) announces a key senior leadership appointment in Japan, as the firm continues to expand its footprint in the market and strengthen its commitment to Japan. Muneya Taniguchi will join as Vice Chairman of Japan and Executive Advisor to lead the firm’s expansion, focusing… Read More

July 7, 2025 @ 12:37 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

UK’s Starling Bank has announced a series of updates. Starling is a licensed digital bank offering a full stack of banking services augmented by a marketplace feature. While boosting its marketing team alongside a brand relaunch, Starling has introduced an AI-powered banking tool, and robust… Read More

June 28, 2025 @ 4:10 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital bank Revolut has announced its acquisition of Banco Cetelem Argentina, a modest local lender owned by French banking giant BNP Paribas. This deal marks Revolut’s entry into Argentina, South America’s second-largest economy, and underscores its strategy to penetrate emerging markets. The acquisition, reported by… Read More

June 24, 2025 @ 12:45 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) has taken a step forward in the web3 and cryptocurrency sector with its recent approval for a Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) license in Luxembourg. This authorization allows the U.S.-based exchange to expand its crypto services across all 27 European Union countries, marking a… Read More

June 20, 2025 @ 4:33 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) announced changes to its growth model and its leadership, effective September 1, 2025. Accenture has delivered on its strategy “to be its clients’ reinvention partner of choice and to lead in Gen AI through its deeply skilled people and by bringing its… Read More

June 18, 2025 @ 8:19 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Sygnum, a global digital asset banking group, announces the expansion of its board of directors to support the “next stage of its growth and globalisation strategy.” New members “include Pia Tischhauser, Swiss Re Supervisory Board member and former BCG Executive Committee member, and Vinod Kumar,… Read More

June 10, 2025 @ 4:08 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Over 7 in 10 (71 percent) of firms in Ireland expect their investment in Research, Development & Innovation (RDI) to grow in the next three years, but cite concerns over funding barriers and increasing economic and competitive pressures. These are just some of the findings… Read More

June 8, 2025 @ 10:12 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

UK’s Starling Bank has reported steady financial performance, strategic leadership enhancements, and plans for international expansion, while continuing to support female entrepreneurship and urging customers to optimize their savings. These developments underscore Starling’s commitment to innovation, diversity, and customer-centric growth. In its latest financial update,… Read More

June 6, 2025 @ 5:31 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Thunes, the so-called “Smart Superhighway” to move money around the world, announced it has secured the 50 licenses it requires to operate in the United States. This marks a milestone following its recent Series D funding round and reinforces Thunes’ commitment to “scale at pace… Read More

May 12, 2025 @ 8:03 am By Omar Faridi  |  

CUBE, a firm specializing in Automated Regulatory Intelligence (ARI) and Regulatory Change Management (RCM), opened its global headquarters located at the iconic City of London building, Tower 42, and confirmed the growth trajectory of the company over the last year – increasing revenue, employees and… Read More

March 30, 2025 @ 11:28 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital bank Revolut continues to make strategic moves in 2025, blending business expansion with product development and innovation. As widely reported, Schroders Capital Global Innovation Trust, once managed by Neil Woodford, boosted its valuation of its Revolut stake by 85%, reportedly implying a $48 billion… Read More

March 12, 2025 @ 9:30 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

OKX has released their ‘Responsibility Report,’ providing insight into how their platform aims to: safeguard customer assets, help prevent fraud, operate within the Australian regulatory environment and promotes platform stability. As noted in the update from digital assets firm OKX, the ‘Responsibility Report’ outlines four… Read More

February 27, 2025 @ 10:11 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Global fintech Airwallex has launched in Aotearoa, marking a key milestone in its mission to provide businesses with innovative financial solutions. With a commitment to supporting New Zealand’s business ecosystem, Airwallex has appointed Lowry Gladwell as its Associate Director of New Zealand, “the company’s first… Read More

February 16, 2025 @ 6:29 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Agora, a platform of software and services that utilizes technology, automation, and real estate expertise to enhance investment management, is reportedly expanding its presence in the Australian market. Agora is forming a sales and support team across Sydney and Melbourne as a part of a… Read More

February 14, 2025 @ 12:35 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Blockstream, the firm focused on Bitcoin-powered financial infrastructure, is expanding its footprint with the opening of a Tokyo office, marking an advance in Bitcoin’s evolution in Japan and across Asian markets. Partnering with Diamond Hands, Japan’s Bitcoin strategic consultancy, and Fulgur Ventures, an investor in… Read More