Tagged: data

August 18, 2025 @ 8:15 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In its latest report for Q2 2025, UK Finance has released updated data on mortgage arrears and possessions, shedding light on the state of the UK mortgage market amidst ongoing economic uncertainties. The report highlights a continued decline in mortgage arrears for both homeowner and… Read More

August 14, 2025 @ 5:24 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a financial ecosystem where every dollar counts, a new analysis from TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) offers a bit of hope for American auto loan borrowers. According to the study, approximately 18 million of the nearly 80 million open auto loans in the U.S. are “in-the-money”… Read More

August 13, 2025 @ 1:05 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a stride toward refining our understanding of the global economy, the United Nations Statistical Commission unanimously approved the sixth iteration of the System of National Accounts (SNA) this year. This update, the first major revision since 2008, aims to modernize economic metrics to better… Read More

August 11, 2025 @ 10:50 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Asia-Pacific region’s initial public offering market continued its upward trajectory despite market volatility and geopolitical tensions. In the first seven months of 2025, 385 listings raised a “$28.4 billion in the region, which marks a 32.6% year-on-year (YoY) increase in IPO proceeds.” Greater China… Read More

August 10, 2025 @ 5:35 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The global IPO market displayed resilience in the first seven months of 2025, with proceeds rising 9.5% YoY to $56.8 billion despite “persistent market volatility and policy uncertainty.” Investor appetite, especially in Asia-Pacific, reflects a strategic “shift toward high-value listings, underpinned by favorable macroeconomic fundamentals… Read More

August 6, 2025 @ 1:15 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In the nascent ecosystem of cryptocurrency, where illicit activities like scams, hacks, and money laundering are becoming increasingly sophisticated, law enforcement and investigators face mounting challenges. The complexity of blockchain technology often demands specialized expertise, creating bottlenecks that delay critical investigations. By leveraging Chainalysis Rapid,… Read More

August 1, 2025 @ 11:21 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Gen Z (ages 18-28) is finding adulthood “more expensive than expected.” Facing this, nearly three quarters of them are “taking action to improve their financial health,” according to Bank of America’s (NYSE: BAC) Better Money Habits financial education study (PDF), published today. Key findings from the… Read More

July 24, 2025 @ 4:27 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Talos, a provider of institutional-grade trading technology, is offering solutions that aim to streamline access to digital assets for financial institutions. Recent developments, including partnerships, platform enhancements, and thought leadership insights, highlight Talos’s role in reshaping the global trading infrastructure for digital assets. These advancements… Read More

July 23, 2025 @ 8:41 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Talos, the provider of institutional trading and portfolio technology for digital assets, announced that it will acquire Coin Metrics, the provider of crypto financial intelligence. By incorporating Coin Metrics’ crypto market data, blockchain analytics and benchmark indexes with Talos’s platform – a unified order and… Read More

July 21, 2025 @ 12:44 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Fintech industry is navigating a competitive environment marked by renewed investor enthusiasm, regulatory tensions, and a shift in focus toward artificial intelligence. Recent developments highlight both the resilience of the sector and the hurdles it faces, as traditional financial firms like JPMorgan Chase flex… Read More

July 13, 2025 @ 4:58 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Q2 2025 US Private Equity (PE) Breakdown, released by PitchBook, offers a detailed analysis of the US private equity landscape, highlighting key trends in deal activity, exits, fundraising, as well as overall market dynamics. As the PE industry adapts to evolving economic conditions, the… Read More

July 11, 2025 @ 7:51 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Data and technology company Experian and household decision platform RVU announce a new agreement that will help even more consumers access the right financial products for their circumstances. RVU, home to brands including Confused.com, Uswitch, and money.co.uk, will utilise Experian’s Eligibility Solution to “further enhance their customers’ ability to… Read More

July 7, 2025 @ 3:45 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Lloyds Banking Group continues to pursue a commitment to sustainability, innovation, and social responsibility through a series of initiatives. From sustainable finance to leveraging artificial intelligence and addressing societal challenges, Lloyds reports that it is making strides to align its operations with its mission of… Read More

July 1, 2025 @ 6:21 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Business activity is accelerating in Western Sydney a year from the Western Sydney International Airport and Aerotropolis opening, according to new Westpac data. The data has revealed Western Sydney is “outpacing Sydney’s coastal suburbs for business lending growth, with a 15 per cent increase over… Read More

June 22, 2025 @ 5:19 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

High yield bonds, often referred to as “junk bonds,” have long been a compelling option for investors seeking enhanced portfolio income. However, their asymmetric return profile—characterized by significant downside risk during market stress and sharp rebounds in favorable conditions—presents unique challenges. BlackRock’s recent insights, as… Read More

June 19, 2025 @ 7:48 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In the lead up to the Men’s State of Origin Game 2, it’s not just the Blues moving in on Queensland – New South Wales investors are already ahead on the scoreboard “when it comes to property in the Sunshine State.” New lending data from… Read More

June 6, 2025 @ 5:30 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a bid to accelerate the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across the bank, CommBank has completed migrating its data platform to Amazon Web Services (AWS), its cloud provider. The scalable data platform will integrate with other channels across the bank to help “drive faster,… Read More

June 6, 2025 @ 1:03 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Iress announced that 26 Degrees Global Markets, the multi-asset prime broker, has added the QuantHouse Cboe One Feed to its US equity data coverage, expanding its US trading capabilities and enhancing its offering for retail brokers seeking ‘out of hours’ access to US markets. The… Read More

June 2, 2025 @ 9:51 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Office of Data Protection at ADGM, the international financial centre of Abu Dhabi, and the Office of Data Protection of Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC), have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance collaboration “in data protection and the enforcement of privacy… Read More

June 2, 2025 @ 7:54 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The global economic landscape is undergoing significant shifts, as highlighted by recent analyses from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Several key updates from the IMF including the impact of escalating public debt, vulnerabilities in government bond markets, and the surging energy demands of artificial intelligence… Read More