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Female Wealth in Asia Surges as Private Banks Shift Strategies for a New Generation of Investors
News

Female Wealth in Asia Surges as Private Banks Shift Strategies for a New Generation of Investors

As the financial industry marks International Women’s Day 2026, private banks and wealth managers are increasingly focusing on one of the fastest-growing forces in global finance: female wealth. Across Asia, women are accumulating assets at a rapid pace, prompting leading institutions such as Lombard Odier, Pictet, Howden, and JPMorgan to adapt their wealth management strategies […]

Nexi Sets Course for €2.4 Billion Cash Generation and Sustained Dividend Growth Through 2028
Fintech & Ecommerce

Nexi Sets Course for €2.4 Billion Cash Generation and Sustained Dividend Growth Through 2028

Nexi, Europe’s leading PayTech company, unveiled its 2026–2028 strategic plan at Capital Markets Day in Milan, targeting approximately €2.4 billion in total excess cash generation over the three-year period, a proposed dividend of €350 million (€0.30 dividend per share, corresponding to ~9% dividend yield), and a return to mid-single-digit revenue growth by 2028.

The Great AI Divide: Industry Euphoria Meets Public Skepticism
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The Great AI Divide: Industry Euphoria Meets Public Skepticism

As tech giants pour hundreds of billions into AI infrastructure and executives paint visions of transformation, a new wave of research reveals that most Americans remain unconvinced in their scepticism and many are quietly opting out.

Crypto Payment Gateways Market Set to Grow From $1.2B Today to Nearly $6B by 2035
Blockchain & Crypto

Crypto Payment Gateways Market Set to Grow From $1.2B Today to Nearly $6B by 2035

Reports show the crypto payment gateway market is moving from niche tools to an operating-layer role.

AI Robotics Market Set to Reach $442 Billion by 2034 as Automation Economy Accelerates
Science & Technology

AI Robotics Market Set to Reach $442 Billion by 2034 as Automation Economy Accelerates

The global AI robotics market is entering a period of accelerated growth as businesses across manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, and infrastructure scale up automation investments. A new report from Polaris Market Research projects that the future of robotics market will reach $442.38 billion by 2034, expanding at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.3% between […]

Seasonal BNPL Surge in South Africa: Consumers Turn to Flexible Payments After Bonuses and Ahead of Winter Spending
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Seasonal BNPL Surge in South Africa: Consumers Turn to Flexible Payments After Bonuses and Ahead of Winter Spending

South African consumers are increasingly turning to Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services during a surprising time of the year: just after receiving their annual bonuses. New insights from Payflex reveal that a significant share of BNPL purchases occurs in February and March, highlighting how consumers strategically use short-term financing tools to balance responsible debt […]

Money20/20 Asia Report: APAC Fintech Ecosystem Shifts from Experimentation to Scale as AI and Digital Assets Drive Regional Leadership
Fintech & Ecommerce

Money20/20 Asia Report: APAC Fintech Ecosystem Shifts from Experimentation to Scale as AI and Digital Assets Drive Regional Leadership

New report reveals 90.6% of executives now prioritize financial inclusion while Southeast Asia emerges as the region’s top expansion target

UK Graduate Job Listings Fall Below 10,000 for the First Time on Record
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UK Graduate Job Listings Fall Below 10,000 for the First Time on Record

Graduate vacancies in January dropped to their lowest level since tracking began in 2016 — nearly halving in a single year, as a deteriorating jobs market squeezes young people hardest.

Tokenized RWAs Jump 13.5% as Crypto Market Crashes But Liquidity Challenges Persist for Real-World Assets On-Chain
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Tokenized RWAs Jump 13.5% as Crypto Market Crashes But Liquidity Challenges Persist for Real-World Assets On-Chain

Despite a severe downturn in the cryptocurrency market wiping out over $1 trillion in value, tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) have surged roughly 13.5% in on-chain value over the past month, highlighting growing institutional activity in tokenized government bonds, private credit, and other real-world instruments.

Impressive Stablecoin Surge: Nearly 40% of Crypto Users Now Get Paid in Digital Dollars
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Impressive Stablecoin Surge: Nearly 40% of Crypto Users Now Get Paid in Digital Dollars

A new global survey shows stablecoins are rapidly moving beyond speculative assets into everyday financial use, including paychecks and daily spending, according to a research commissioned by London-based payments firm BVNK.

From AI Price-Checkers to Credit Card Confessions: Kurv Study Finds How Americans Shop and Spend in 2026
Fintech & Ecommerce

From AI Price-Checkers to Credit Card Confessions: Kurv Study Finds How Americans Shop and Spend in 2026

In 2026, shopping in the U.S. is evolving at a pace few could have predicted. From rising credit card balances to the growing influence of AI tools, consumers are navigating a complex mix of financial pressures and technological opportunities. Recent data from Kurv Pay sheds light on these shifts, revealing how Americans are spending, borrowing, […]

The Dark Web Marketplace Threat Revealed: New Study Shows Problems Mounting for Cybercriminals
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The Dark Web Marketplace Threat Revealed: New Study Shows Problems Mounting for Cybercriminals

A new study reveals that the dark web is evolving rapidly, with fraud-as-a-service “superstores” offering KYC-ready bank accounts, beginner tutorials, and plug-and-play fraud kits to meet surging criminal demand. At the same time, cybercriminals are grappling with AI-driven attacks and the convenience of social media, forcing dark web marketplaces to adapt under unprecedented pressure.

AI Tools Become Common in Job Applications Across U.S. and UK
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AI Tools Become Common in Job Applications Across U.S. and UK

A growing number of jobseekers in the United States and the United Kingdom are turning to artificial intelligence to support applications, with usage highest among Millennials and office-based workers.

Visa Insights Reveal Christmas Spending in Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Grows 45%
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Visa Insights Reveal Christmas Spending in Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Grows 45%

Travel to popular destinations such as France, China, Morocco, and the USA increased by ~85% among Visa premium cardholders, holiday shopping on luxury apparel and jewelry rose over 55%, and inbound travel spend increased by ~75%.

Monzo Tops UK Banks for Wrongly Denying Scam Refunds in 2025, Ombudsman Data Shows
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Monzo Tops UK Banks for Wrongly Denying Scam Refunds in 2025, Ombudsman Data Shows

In 2025, newly released data from the independent Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) revealed that Monzo, one of the UK’s largest digital banks, had the highest rate of overturned decisions in fraud and scam refund complaints among major lenders.

Emerging Economies Are Most Bullish on Crypto Opportunities
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Emerging Economies Are Most Bullish on Crypto Opportunities

The latest research on crypto market sentiment released by CryptoNinjas proves that global interest in crypto is shifting from historically affluent economies to emerging markets where bullish sentiment is booming.