Tagged: Research Report

December 16, 2023 @ 5:24 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

“Who’s calling now?” has become a “ubiquitous” question and a “sign of the times” for mobile users as fraud and spammers repeatedly target consumers through their phones. New research from TransUnion (NYSE:TRU) reveals that “around one-third of consumers experience fraud attempts multiple times per week,… Read More

December 16, 2023 @ 8:41 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Promon, the provider of application shielding technology responsible for recently uncovering FjordPhantom, an emerging cyber threat targeting banks in Southeast Asia, reveals the findings of its research into “the susceptibility of the world’s top banking apps to this sophisticated new strain of malware.” In September… Read More

December 16, 2023 @ 5:45 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The e-commerce enablement startup ecosystem has reportedly experienced a modest contraction in both deal value and count in Q3, “totaling $1.6 billion across 93 deals, decreases of 16.3% and 17.0%, respectively,” according to a recent update from Pitchbook. Pitchbook noted that both figures “reflect more… Read More

December 15, 2023 @ 11:50 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital asset firm Gemini is introducing their 2024 Crypto Trend Report. Before they explore the innovation and “promise” they see on the horizon, Gemini thinks it’s important to reflect on a volatile and challenging 2023. As mentioned in a blog post by Gemini, reverberations from… Read More

December 14, 2023 @ 9:25 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

One in five are not confident that their organizations are well-positioned to “take advantage of the potential benefits AI might bring,” according to an update from Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) which released its 2023 Financial Services GenAI Survey. Nearly all (99%) of the financial… Read More

December 14, 2023 @ 9:16 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In Q3 2023, $1.7 billion was invested across 115 deals, “representing an increase of 53.0% in deal value but roughly flat in terms of deal count, QoQ,” according to the latest Insurtech industry report from Pitchbook. The deal value was “the highest amount over the… Read More

December 14, 2023 @ 3:14 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Percent, the firm powering the modern private credit marketplace, released its market outlook for 2024. The report, titled Percent’s 2024 Private Credit Outlook, summarizes “the key macroeconomic trends from 2023 that propelled the asset class forward, with insights on what investors can expect for the… Read More

December 14, 2023 @ 8:43 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The team at CBInsights has identified some of the most successful startup accelerators like Y Combinator, Techstars, and 500 Global based on “the strength of their portfolios.” As stated in the update from CBInsights, despite the economic slowdown, startup accelerators continue to play “a crucial… Read More

December 14, 2023 @ 6:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Climate finance was central to discussions at COP28 in Dubai and funding to reach net-zero and restore biodiversity is still falling short, according to an update shared by the World Economic Forum (WEF). New research published by WEF highlights priorities “for action and shows how… Read More

December 12, 2023 @ 11:33 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The top-5 identity fraud types in 2023 are: AI-powered fraud, money muling networks, fake IDs, account takeovers and forced verification. This, according to an update from Sumsub. Sumsub recently released its third annual Identity Fraud Report of the year. The report provides a comprehensive analysis… Read More

December 8, 2023 @ 6:37 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Pacaso, the technology-enabled real estate marketplace that helps people buy, co-own, and sell a luxury second home, releases its third annual Top Second Home Markets Report, identifying “the leading luxury second home markets for 2023 and introducing the top markets to watch in 2024.” The… Read More

December 8, 2023 @ 7:43 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The UK’s energy supply could require more than £900 billion in capital expenditure to achieve net zero by 20501, opening up “a significant opportunity for public and private capital in enabling a successful transition,” according to a new report published by NatWest and Boston Consulting… Read More

December 4, 2023 @ 10:46 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

This past week saw several notable developments in the digital assets and blockchain space. As widely reported, the US Securities and Exchange (SEC) is seeking feedback on proposed bitcoin ETFs by Franklin Templeton and Hashdex. In other key updates, Interactive Brokers has now launched retail… Read More

December 4, 2023 @ 3:22 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Based on the insights from the SlowMist Blockchain Hacked Archive, the month of November 2023 was marked by “a significant number of security breaches within the blockchain sector.” In total, 47 distinct incidents were recorded, “cumulatively leading to a substantial loss estimated at around $349… Read More

December 4, 2023 @ 7:55 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Visa (NYSE: V) announced the results of its 2023 U.S. edition of the Visa Global Travel Intentions Study, revealing emerging trends “in consumer behaviors and preferences for outbound and inbound cross-border travel.” Travel has surged post-COVID and there are “no signs of retreating, despite rising… Read More

December 3, 2023 @ 3:18 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Zillow (NASDAQ: Z and ZG) predicts in a new real estate market report that more homes for sale will lead to improved affordability in 2024 According to Zillow, home buying / real estate will “remain expensive, so expect a competitive market for homes that need… Read More

December 3, 2023 @ 3:15 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Most of the investor interest in cryptocurrencies has historically been “concentrated in the digital tokens,” according to an update shared by Anthony Pompliano, an entrepreneur focused on Bitcoin, business, finance, and technology. According to the update, retail investors were “first to the party, followed by… Read More

December 1, 2023 @ 4:11 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

LendingClub Corporation (NYSE: LC), the parent company of LendingClub Bank, America’s digital marketplace bank, released key findings from the 26th edition of the Reality Check: Paycheck-To-Paycheck research series. The Seasonal Financial Distress Deep Dive Edition “examines the impact of seasonal spending on consumers’ ability to… Read More

November 29, 2023 @ 9:26 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A new study by Juniper Research, the foremost experts in fintech and payments markets, found that by 2028, global virtual card spend will “have increased by 355%; from $3.1 trillion in 2023.” The key driver will be “the adoption of API-based virtual card issuing platforms.”… Read More

November 28, 2023 @ 6:06 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Despite electric vehicle (EV) sales moderating from a torrid pace, the share of new EV car registrations increased markedly through “the first half of 2023 to 8.3%, up from 5.6% one year earlier.” A TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) study conducted in collaboration with S&P Global Mobility… Read More