Canada is facing a significant economic dilemma. The country must decide whether to address transnational organized crime and money laundering to avoid 25% tariffs threatened by the United States. This decision could have profound economic consequences, potentially leading to a downturn similar to
Cushion, a fintech startup based in San Francisco, has announced its closure at the end of 2024 after eight years of operation. Founded in late 2016, Cushion aimed to revolutionize the management of bank fees through its innovative consumer app. Despite raising over $20 million in funding and
Metropolitan Commercial Bank (MCB) has taken a significant step in its digital transformation journey by launching an enhanced consumer digital banking platform in collaboration with ebankIT. This development aims to upgrade the banking experience for MCB clients and streamline the onboarding
The ASX 200 index experienced a significant climb recently, driven by a softer-than-expected fourth-quarter consumer price index (CPI) reading. By 2:00 PM AEDT, the ASX 200 had surged 0.89%, reaching a seven-week high of 8481.6. This rise reflects the growing optimism in the market surrounding
In the rapidly evolving enterprise technology landscape, a London-based fintech company, Yavrio, has made significant strides by raising $2.4 million in seed funding to further its mission of embedding banking and payments directly into enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. This funding
In an era where climate concerns are intensifying and regulatory bodies are ramping up their efforts, the European Banking Authority (EBA) has introduced new guidelines for banks within the European Union. These measures are aimed at ensuring firms transition smoothly towards the EU's climate
The dramatic collapse of London-based financial start-up Stenn Group has sent shockwaves throughout the fintech industry, prompting a reevaluation of the inherent risks associated with such ventures. As an invoice finance provider, Stenn Group found itself at the epicenter of scrutiny related to
Imagine a financial world where tokenized assets from various classes are seamlessly traded and managed on the blockchain, heralding a new era of transparency, efficiency, and inclusivity. Ripple, with its XRP Ledger (XRPL), is striving to materialize this vision by pushing the lengths of
The financial landscape has undergone significant changes since the Great Recession, particularly in the realm of middle-market lending. One of the most notable trends is the rise of partnerships between banks and private credit firms, hedge funds, or asset managers. These collaborations have
The landscape of financial fraud has transformed significantly over the last five years, with more dramatic changes than the preceding three decades combined. As the world becomes increasingly digital, interconnected, and instant, monetary crimes evolve into sophisticated, global enterprises. Banks
