Global E-commerce Software Market Projected to Reach $29.48 Billion by 2032
The market for e-commerce software is expected to grow steadily over the next decade, driven by increased online shopping and digital adoption worldwide.
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CWAN Survey Finds Data Integration Biggest Challenge for APAC Insurance Asset Managers
Data complexity and asset intricacy in insurance sector are outpacing system capabilities, creating operational gaps that could define competitive advantage, finds APAC CWAN study.
Crypto Funds See Major Outflows Highlighting Market Caution
Recent fund-flow data show significant shifts in investor behaviour across digital asset investment products and crypto exchange-traded products, reflecting renewed caution among institutional and retail participants.
AI Helps Financial Services Become Cost-Efficient, NVIDIA Survey Finds
Artificial intelligence has become a core driver of revenue growth, efficiency, and competitive advantage in the financial industry.
BitOasis 2025 Annual Report Highlights Institutional Growth, Disciplined Retail Investing and Regulatory-Led Expansion Across MENA
BitOasis, a leading digital asset platform in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), has published its 2025 Annual Report. The report outlines the company’s performance and strategic direction over the past year, noting a significant maturation of the regional digital asset market driven by progressive regulation, increased institutional participation, and more sophisticated retail investor […]
Oxfam: Billionaire Wealth Growth Outpaces Progress on Global Hunger
Billionaire wealth hits record $18.3T while one in four people on Earth still lacks enough basic food resources.
Hidden Ownership Links Drive One-Third of Sanctions-Linked Securities, LSEG Data Reveals
A new dataset from LSEG Risk Intelligence highlights how ownership and control relationships are a major source of hidden sanctions exposure across global securities markets.
Gender Gap in VC and Investing: Women Founders Face Struggles
Women remain underrepresented at all levels of the corporate ladder, particularly in senior leadership, where they hold just 29% of C-suite roles, according to McKinsey’s report. The report also highlights that women in entry-level positions are less likely than men to be encouraged to use AI, which may contribute to a gap in real-world usage.
EU Payment Fraud Hits €4.2 Billion in 2024 as Remote Scams and Credit Transfers Surge
The latest joint EBA-ECB report shows payment fraud in the European Economic Area rose to €4.2 billion in 2024, driven by credit transfer and card payment scams despite strengthened security measures.
Italian Fintech System Overview 2025
As 2025 is getting closer to the end, Italy’s Central Bank (Banca d’Italia) is wrapping up the state of the local fintech ecosystem.
AI, Speed and Seamless Checkout Redefine Retail Expectations Ahead of Peak Shopping Season
As the busiest shopping period of the year approaches, new consumer research shows that artificial intelligence (AI) and frictionless payments are decisive factors for retail players, determining where and how customers spend their money.
Bank of England Cuts Rates to 3.75%, Signalling Shift Toward Economic Support
The Bank of England’s decision to cut its benchmark interest rate to 3.75% is remarkable for the UK economy, with wide-ranging implications for consumers, businesses and the payments sector.
Payment Security Takes Centre Stage as Open Banking Gains Momentum in the UK
New American Express research shows payment security is now a decisive factor for UK shoppers, accelerating adoption of Open Banking payments and reshaping how consumers and businesses approach digital transactions.
African Development Bank Maps AI Path to $1 Trillion GDP Boost by 2035
A new African Development Bank report outlines how artificial intelligence could unlock up to $1 trillion in additional GDP for the countries of Africa by 2035, positioning AI as a practical driver of productivity and inclusive growth across the continent.
Asian Wealth Gradually Integrates Crypto into Fintech Strategies
New data suggests digital assets are becoming an increasingly established, though still selective, component of wealth management across Asia.
South Africa’s Digital Commerce Set for Strong 2026 Despite Global Trade Pressures
South African payment and logistics leaders predict a strong year ahead for local digital commerce in 2026, even as global exporters brace for tariff-related volatility.
