Tagged: insights

November 14, 2024 @ 11:11 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Sygnum, a digital asset banking group, revealed the results of its annual Future Finance survey which analyzes the interests, market sentiment and behavior of investors active in the crypto market. Conducted among 400+ respondents in 27 countries possessing an average of 10+ years of investment… Read More

November 13, 2024 @ 4:44 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In Q3 2024, the crypto sector saw a “steep decline” in funding, with a 31.1% QoQ drop in deal value to $1.7 billion as well as a substantial 25.3% decrease in deal count to 392 deals. This, according to a report from PitchBook. PitchBook noted… Read More

November 9, 2024 @ 7:52 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Gallagher Re has released the latest global Insurtech research report for Q3 2024. The 2024 Global InsurTech report series from the team Gallagher Re examines the fast-growing impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the insurance technology industry, dissecting AI’s functions and processes within the (re)insurance… Read More

November 7, 2024 @ 7:39 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Xero, the small business platform, released its Xero Small Business Insights (XSBI) update, highlighting that Australian small businesses are persevering amid challenging macroeconomic conditions and still outperforming small businesses in other countries. As noted in the research report shared by Xero, here are takeaways from… Read More

November 6, 2024 @ 3:45 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Sumsub has revealed its first global fraud index showcasing 103 countries’ susceptibility to digital fraud. To assist regulatory bodies, governments and businesses in understanding and preventing digital fraud, Regtech company Sumsub shares an interactive world map Regtech Sumsub, a verification platform, releases the Global Fraud… Read More

November 4, 2024 @ 1:48 am By Omar Faridi  |  

CBInsights has released their State of CVC Q3’24 Report. According to the detailed research report from the team at CBInsights, CVCs or corporate venture capital funding show “heightened” interest in early-stage rounds, even as CVC deal-making has reportedly fallen to its “lowest level since 2018.”… Read More

November 3, 2024 @ 6:21 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Asset tracking is described as the practice of understanding and keeping track of a company’s physical assets, according to an extensive report from Juniper Research. Juniper Research explained in its latest report that asset-tracking software offers an improved way of gathering, effectively analyzing, and applying… Read More

November 3, 2024 @ 6:20 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

CBInsights has released the latest State of AI Q3’24 Report. CBInsights noted that the quarterly AI (artificial intelligence) deal count surged to reach “highest” level since Q1’22 peak. In Q3’24, CBInsights revealed that the global AI deal count surged “24% QoQ to reach 1,245 —… Read More

October 27, 2024 @ 4:46 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

International law firm Proskauer revealed the results of its Q3 2024 Private Credit Default Index, with an overall default rate of 1.95%. As mentioned in the latest update from Proskauer, the Q3 default rate is a decrease from 2.71% in the prior quarter. However, Proskauer… Read More

October 25, 2024 @ 8:34 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Much like traditional financial markets, crypto markets are not “immune” to manipulation. This, according to an update from CertiK. CertiK explained in an extensive update that many of the same practices that plague stocks and commodities — such as wash trading, “spreading fear, and pump… Read More

October 24, 2024 @ 3:22 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Tim Clarke, Lead Analyst, Private Equity at PitchBook, noted that the M&A recovery that commenced in Q4 2023 is now “gaining steam.” Tim Clarke from PitchBook pointed out in an extensive research study that with the first nine months of the year now in the… Read More

October 24, 2024 @ 8:53 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK Finance has released its 2024 banking sector tax report, UK Finance has shared key insights in its latest estimate of the total tax contribution of the UK banking sector, produced by Big Four auditing and professional services firm PwC. The detailed analysis shared by… Read More

October 23, 2024 @ 4:32 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Deloitte Global released the latest Global Future of Cyber survey, which found that cybersecurity is becoming a cornerstone of organizations’ growth strategies and business plans amidst the complex threat landscape. The research study findings shared recently by Deloitte Global’s largest cyber-related survey to date show… Read More

October 21, 2024 @ 9:17 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Three in four business professionals in the tech sector (74%) believe that the results of the upcoming US election will have a significant impact on the US tech industry’s ability to stay ahead or relevant when compare to their international competitors. Ernst & Young LLP… Read More

October 21, 2024 @ 9:07 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The UK is set for a considerable market shift with the Accelerated Settlement Taskforce, Technical Group report aiming to transition to a T+1 settlement cycle by the end of the year 2027. Jonny Fry, ClearBank Head Digital Assets Strategy, noted that this anticipated move will… Read More

October 19, 2024 @ 7:37 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In today’s business environment, more finance departments are beginning to turn to automation to improve efficiency and job satisfaction. As automation continues to transform financial operations, data suggests that accounts payable (AP) professionals with a “higher degree of automation” are benefiting in their careers as… Read More

October 15, 2024 @ 5:40 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The European generative AI market is growing steadily, providing considerable opportunities, however, firms need to still overcome key challenges to ensure people feel comfortable with the tech. This, according to an update from Deloitte. Trust, which is considered to be a cornerstone of “widespread” acceptance,… Read More

October 14, 2024 @ 7:57 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Crypto-focused firms have reportedly racked up as much as $32 billion in US regulator settlements, according to an update from CoinGecko. The research report from CoinGecko noted that the top crypto enforcement action carried out by US regulators has been primarily against bankrupt crypto exchange… Read More

October 12, 2024 @ 7:53 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Profitability of Germany’s small and medium-sized banks and savings banks (less significant institutions, or LSIs) improved considerably in 2023. This, according to an extensive update from BaFin. BaFin noted in a recent report that institutions in Germany have achieved stronger earnings during the period of… Read More

October 11, 2024 @ 10:27 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Kate Hampton, Chief Strategy Officer at NMI, recently shared her views and insights with Crowdfund Insider. As noted in the update shared with CI, embedded payments are revolutionizing the financial landscape, with major companies like Google Chrome leading the way. By integrating embedded payment technology,… Read More