Tagged: survey

November 17, 2025 @ 1:54 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK crypto investors are nearly twice as likely to be motivated by long-term wealth building than by short-term gains, according to research from investing and trading platform IG (LSEG:IGG). In a recent survey of more than 500 UK crypto holders, the majority or 51% stated that… Read More

November 16, 2025 @ 6:21 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Younger consumers in Australia, particularly Gen Z, are now said to be leading the surge in first home buying intentions as the overall optimism grows among young consumers. As reported by Westpac, around 35% of Gen Z’s now intend  to acquire a first home in… Read More

November 13, 2025 @ 3:22 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

SIFMA, BNY, Broadridge and The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), in collaboration with The ValueExchange, today released findings from their “U.S. Treasury Central Clearing Pulse Survey”, which draws upon insights from global market participants. The survey, conducted by The ValueExchange, was meant to provide… Read More

November 9, 2025 @ 3:29 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

AvidXchange Inc, a provider of accounts payable automation software and payment solutions for middle market businesses and their suppliers, announced key findings from its 2026 Trends Survey of middle market finance professionals. The data reveals that economic pressures are now said to be accelerating investment… Read More

November 2, 2025 @ 4:43 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

A study released recently by Checkout.com, a digital payments company, highlights the consumer buying behavior which is enabling the fast-evolving  digital economy. The research study, reportedly conducted with 4000 consumers across the United Kingdom and United States reveals a number of transformative trends, such as… Read More

October 23, 2025 @ 6:38 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Insurers are bracing for a year of more uncertainty, with inflation again cited as one of the main macroeconomic risks, according to BlackRock’s (NYSE:BLK) Global Insurance Report. The report has surveyed 463 senior investment professionals across 33 markets—representing around $23 trillion in assets under management—shows… Read More

October 15, 2025 @ 1:36 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Driven by younger, tech-savvy investors interested in diversifying their investment portfolios, the UK population appears to be embracing crypto. Meanwhile, the nation’s crypto and web3 industry has had a solid year. Regulators have approved crypto exchange-traded notes (ETNs), and the government has introduced a seemingly… Read More

October 14, 2025 @ 10:34 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Deloitte released the findings of its GenAI in M&A Survey, asking 1,000 corporate and private equity professionals across various industries in the United States about their expectations for Generative AI use in dealmaking as well as what trends could be emerging within investment and deployment… Read More

October 9, 2025 @ 10:50 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Research from global small business platform Xero reveals a significant problem facing small business owners: many acknowledge the potential of targeted promotional strategies, but are being held back from taking part in these initiatives primarily due to lack of adequate financial resources. A Xero research… Read More

October 4, 2025 @ 6:27 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Nearly eight-in-ten organisations say their cyber budget will increase in the coming year, as businesses contend with an array of cyber risks Investment in AI was the main budget priority (36%) over the next 12 months, ahead of cloud security (34%), network security (28%) as… Read More

September 19, 2025 @ 8:46 am By Omar Faridi  |  

As a participant in the UK property finance sector, LendInvest (LSE: LINV) continues to focus on product development. As a fintech platform specializing in short-term, development, and buy-to-let (BTL) mortgages, the company has recently unveiled several updates. These initiatives address barriers for aspiring homeowners, strengthen… Read More

September 18, 2025 @ 7:41 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In an era where financial crime threatens the stability of local economies, Quantexa, a key player focused on Decision Intelligence solutions, is stepping up with targeted tech advancements and strategic hires. Recent announcements from Quantexa highlight the vulnerabilities of U.S. mid-size and community banks, introduce… Read More

September 13, 2025 @ 9:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Regtech Sumsub has acknowledged the rise of deepfakes as well as AI being used in deceptive ways to target unsuspecting UK consumers. The firm noted in a blog post that after over a month from the Online Safety Act coming into force, websites hosting mature… Read More

September 9, 2025 @ 6:02 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Betterment Advisor Solutions (BAS), the custodial platform for independent Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs), is making significant strides in reshaping the financial advisory industry. Through a combination of digital technology, product offerings, and strategic acquisitions, Betterment is enabling modern advisors to meet the evolving needs of… Read More

September 5, 2025 @ 1:22 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) recently released the findings of their annual joint survey on the distribution of non-exchange-traded investment products, showing record sales and level of market participation for these products during 2024. Total transaction amount… Read More

September 3, 2025 @ 8:20 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Artificial intelligence has reportedly moved from pilot to performance for UK financial institutions. According to the latest Lloyds’ Financial Institutions Sentiment Survey, the sector is entering a new phase of AI maturity, with firms reporting tangible business benefits and “increased investment in the technology over… Read More

August 7, 2025 @ 1:35 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Pantera Capital’s Blockchain Compensation Survey, conducted with over 1,600 respondents, provides some insight into salary and consulting payments. According to Pantera, the average global base salary in the crypto-asset industry is $128,606, significantly higher than comparable roles in Web2 industries. For instance, crypto engineers globally… Read More

August 1, 2025 @ 10:18 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Mastercard (NYSE: MA) and BMO announced an expansion of BMO’s Global Money Transfer service, powered by Mastercard Move’s global money movement capabilities. With the addition of destinations and currencies, BMO’s Canadian personal banking clients will be able to “reach family and friends in nearly 70 destinations… Read More

July 12, 2025 @ 10:16 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A recent survey conducted by Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) and EY-Parthenon reveals a significant shift in the investment strategies of institutional investors in the European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom (UK), with a strong inclination toward increasing allocations to digital assets in 2025. The study, conducted… Read More

July 3, 2025 @ 8:31 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Betterment, which claims to be one of the largest independent digital financial advisors, released its Retail Investor Survey examining how investors are navigating a financial landscape “marked by inflation concerns, political uncertainty, and market volatility.” Betterment’s Retail Investor Survey “surveyed 1,200 investors across four generations… Read More