Shoptalk Europe 2026 highlighted that future retail success will depend on leveraging high-quality data, innovative discovery channels, close-knit creator ecosystems, retail media networks, and human expertise, all neatly combined into a unified AI-driven commerce strategy. Challenging? Sure. But possible, with actionable insights over 4,500 attendees got at one of the most comprehensive European retail conferences […]
May 2026 was not a normal month for venture capital. Global startup funding reached $92 billion, the second-largest monthly total on record, just behind February, according to Crunchbase data. A single deal explains most of the headline: Anthropic’s $50 billion Series H accounted for 54% of all venture capital raised globally in the month. However, […]
Seven out of the eight wealthiest individuals on the planet in 2026 made their fortunes in the technology sector. Can technology they are profiting from also help to bridge the exact wealth gap these billionaires illustrate?
iFX EXPO International has announced the launch of iFX Hack 2026, a 24 hour Trading & Fintech Hackathon powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS), bringing together developers, students, fintech professionals, entrepreneurs, traders, designers, and innovators to build solutions addressing real world challenges across trading, financial services, artificial intelligence, payments, and technology.
These top five AI developments illustrate how artificial intelligence is embedding itself across the financial technology landscape in 2026, be it hardware, banking infrastructure, or credit card payments.
Global payments infrastructure provider TransFi has announced that Victor Lucena has been appointed as the company’s new chief executive officer for Latin America, as the company expands its cross-border payments and stablecoin capabilities in the region.
Farther, a wealth management platform, has raised $150 million in a Series D funding round that was led by General Atlantic and joined by existing investors including CapitalG, Bessemer Venture Partners, Cota Capital and MassMutual Ventures.
Every bull market has its “wish I had bought that” moment. In 2023–2025, it was Nvidia. Now, as the IPO market stirs back to life with Lime, the Uber-backed scooter giant targeting a $10 billion valuation, a new question is forming in investor group chats and brokerage forums alike: is this the next asymmetric opportunity, […]
Applications are being invited to join two of the industry’s most recognised programmes which have been created in support of the enterprise economy. The iGB Startups Accelerator (30 June) and Pitch iGB (1 July) are part of the iGB L!VE mid-year international business event taking place at Excel London and represent a continuation of the […]
Spanish Banco Santander offers startups and scaleups operating in quantum computing and artificial intelligence (AI) segments a chance to win a share of €120,000 prize fund, strategic mentoring from IBM experts, and up to €10,000 in specialised services from Bluzec acceleration platform.
Agricultural finance and financial inclusion remain major topics in Kenya’s fintech and banking sectors, as lenders and investors look for new ways to fund smallholder farmers. Against this backdrop, fintech platform Kaleidofin announced the first close of a local currency securitisation programme focused on smallholder agriculture in Kenya.
Ekko, a fintech platform based in London, has launched a product called the Nature Footprint. It is designed to show consumers how their spending affects biodiversity. The tool is embedded into the payment experience and works through integrations with payment providers and financial institutions.
Global venture funding reached $56 billion in April, doubling year over year from $26 billion — the third-largest monthly total in the past 12 months. AI commanded 66% of that capital, with model companies alone absorbing $26.7 billion. Two AI mega-deals set the tone for the month, but smaller fintech funding rounds also showed the […]
With new funding, ENGIE-backed Amplicity aims to commence its first commercial battery use optimisation projects in Singapore and expand operations in Australia.
AI-powered travel tech company that automates online operations and booking management for hotels and vacation rental businesses is scaling up to build a company with over €1 billion in turnover.
Grey, a cross-border payment platform backed by Y Combinator, has been registered as a Payment Service Provider under Canada’s Retail Payment Activities Act (RPAA).
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