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Singapore Goes Nearly Cashless, Now Eyes Cross-Border Payments, Stablecoins and FX
- PwC and SFA say stablecoins are increasingly positioned as settlement tools, not speculative instruments.
- The country recorded SGD 1.1B in scam losses in 2024, prompting “stricter controls”.
Wednesday, 04/02/2026 | 15:51 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
CFD Focused Equiti Group Enhances Deposits and Cross-Border Transfers with Checkout.com
- Partnership combines fraud prevention and acquiring tech to enhance Equiti’s payment services.
- The group recently partnered with TraderEvolution to expand asset classes and customise global trading platforms.
Wednesday, 04/02/2026 | 11:37 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
“Singapore Banks Remain Cautious and Selective”: Web3 Firms Face Higher Compliance Demands
- Financial institutions’ early adoption reduced reliance on retail speculation in Singapore’s Web3 ecosystem.
- High compliance costs and licensing requirements remain key challenges for Web3 firms.
Tuesday, 03/02/2026 | 13:21 GMT by
Paul Golden
Fintech Firms Fight for Coders as Vacancies Jump 29%
- The sector added 16K professional roles in 2025, as firms double down on technology infrastructure.
- Engineering and product management positions jumped over 70% while traditional banks shed technology talent.
Wednesday, 28/01/2026 | 09:17 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Papaya Global Considers Sale with Valuation Up to $4.5 Billion Amid B2B Growth
- The payroll firm is in talks with SAP, Oracle, and private equity buyers, according to Israeli outlet Calcalist.
- The company’s cross-border payroll software operates in 160 countries and supports 130 currencies.
Tuesday, 06/01/2026 | 17:34 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
London Fintech Boots Polish Leadership After Non-Compete Allegations
- The UK fintech Fiinu turned a net profit in November, its first monthly gain since inception.
- It also ousted the exec team at its recently acquired Warsaw subsidiary over alleged non-compete violations.
Monday, 05/01/2026 | 07:23 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
New Hong Kong License Enables Doo Money Lender to Operate Alongside CFD Subsidiary
- License supports Doo Group’s integrated financial services, including brokerage and wealth management.
- The firm obtains a license to offer personal, mortgage, and corporate loans.
Wednesday, 31/12/2025 | 10:02 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Bank of London Product Head: “Clients Don’t Want to Wait for Cutoff Times” On-Chain
- Charlotte Bullock contrasts scale-ups with risk-averse corporates, highlighting agility and short decision loops.
- Watch the full video interview from Finance Magnates London Summit 2025.
Wednesday, 17/12/2025 | 17:31 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
PayPal Applies to Establish Bank Targeting US Retail and Small Business Lending
- Shares rose 1.5% after the announcement, with PayPal reporting quarterly revenue of $8.4 billion.
- Wise considers UK banking licence and US trust bank for direct dollar settlements.
Tuesday, 16/12/2025 | 07:16 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
“Regulators Are Being Asked to Slow Down the Pace”: Muinmos Founder on AI and ESMA Guidance
- Brokers adopt AI cautiously; compliance, accountability, and regulatory understanding remain critical, says Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller.
- Watch the full video interview from Finance Magnates London Summit 2025.
Monday, 15/12/2025 | 11:08 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
“If You’re Not Practicing AI, You’re Completely Screwed,” FMLS:25 Panel Warns Banks and Fintechs
- At the “Move Fast & Fix Things? Corporate Culture in Fintechs vs Banks” panel, speakers said investors now prioritize revenue over hiring.
- Legacy infrastructure and regulation remain the biggest barriers to rapid AI deployment in banks.
Wednesday, 10/12/2025 | 17:22 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
“If You Are a CFD Broker, You’re Still Limited,” FMLS:25 Panel on Neo Bank Expansion
- Panel on “How Neo Banks Go Wealth” noted younger clients prefer data-driven investments, giving AI-native platforms an edge.
- The industry is entering a “super-app arms race,” with value moving toward audience access and speed.
Tuesday, 09/12/2025 | 11:49 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Revolut Offers Ex-Staff 30% Discounted Exit After $75 Billion Valuation
- The new secondaries give employees fresh liquidity options as Revolut’s paper gains crystallize.
- The buyback comes amid soaring valuation, license scrutiny, and crypto expansion in Europe.
Tuesday, 09/12/2025 | 09:04 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
eToro Global COO and Deputy CEO Hedva Ber Plans $4 Million Sale of Company Stock
- Ber has filed SEC notice to sell 94K eToro shares acquired through the company’s stock option plans.
- The firm reports $215 million third-quarter contribution and launches $150 million share buyback program.
Tuesday, 02/12/2025 | 12:24 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
“We Have to Tell People That Trading Is Hard and Help Educate Them,” FMLS:25
- The event enters its final day, with the first day focused on macro trends, trading technology, payments, and AI.
- “Ensuring the Right Information Reaches Traders at the Right Time,” FMLS Panelist Says.
- FMLS:25 panelists emphasize: “AI at Scale Creates Compliance and Data Governance Challenges.”
Thursday, 27/11/2025 | 10:00 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Revolut Valuation Tops Barclays: A New Era for Challenger Banks?
- Revolut’s share sale pegs its private value at $75B, ahead of Barclays and Deutsche Bank.
- The fintech’s meteoric rise reflects rapid growth in revenue, users, investor confidence.
- Despite big numbers, Revolut still lacks full UK banking license.
Wednesday, 26/11/2025 | 08:35 GMT by
Louis Parks
SWIFT’s ISO 20022 Cutover Approaches as Blockchain Connections Point to Next Phase
- Over 11K banks in more than 200 countries are moving to a data-driven payment messaging format.
- Final migration completes on 22 November, after which MT payment instructions become unsupported.
Wednesday, 19/11/2025 | 16:37 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Brokers Clash Over UK Savings: eToro Launches Cash ISA, but IG Pushes Restrictions
- Dan Moczulski, eToro’s UK MD, says Cash ISA suits savers waiting for the “right investment opportunity.”
- IG criticizes Cash ISAs, claiming they weaken UK equity markets.
Wednesday, 19/11/2025 | 09:51 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
“I Want Warren Buffett to Comment on My Portfolio,” eToro CEO Says on AI in Retail Trading
- Yoni Assia says AI can give retail investors hedge-fund-level insights.
- eToro reported modest Q3 growth, driven by crypto, adds users, explores prediction markets, and buyback.
Tuesday, 18/11/2025 | 06:31 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Is AI a Boon or Bust for Financial Services Marketing: FMLS Panel Will Dive In
- “Smarter AI tools are opening opportunities for businesses to reach customers more effectively.”
- “Brands that respond in real time don’t just save on acquisition costs – they gain cultural credibility that lasts far beyond the spike.”
Wednesday, 29/10/2025 | 12:32 GMT by
Arnab Shome
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