The Tech Tsunami Is Near: Are You Ready to Ride or Get Swept Away?

Tech Tsunami Is Near: Are You Ready to Ride or Get Swept Away?

If you think technology is moving fast now, just wait a little longer. Over the past two years, we’ve witnessed an unprecedented acceleration in technological advancements, especially with artificial intelligence (AI). Just a short while ago, the term “artificial intelligence” was largely unknown to the general public. Fast forward to today, and AI is not only writing emails but also generating movies, handling customer service … Continue reading Tech Tsunami Is Near: Are You Ready to Ride or Get Swept Away?

Ardian and ROYC Announce Partnership

Ardian and ROYC Announce Partnership

STOCKHOLM – June 10, 2025 – ROYC, the leading global Platform-as-a-Service provider for alternative investments, and Ardian, one of Europe’s largest private investment firms managing and advising $180 billion in AuM, are today happy to announce a partnership. ROYC will act as a key partner for Ardian in the rapidly growing private wealth segment in Europe. “We are proud to partner with Ardian, sharing the belief … Continue reading Ardian and ROYC Announce Partnership

Visa Inc

Visa brings Smarter Pay by Bank with Built-In Consumer Protections to the UK Market

Press Release – London, 2 June 2025: Visa, a global leader in digital payments, is today announcing that its new pay by bank solution is ready for market in the UK. Built on Visa’s decades of payments expertise, Visa A2A gives consumers greater choice, control and protection over how they pay via bank transfers. It is designed to make pay by bank transactions — including … Continue reading Visa brings Smarter Pay by Bank with Built-In Consumer Protections to the UK Market

The Arab Energy Fund and Stonepeak Enter $1 Billion Strategic Partnership

The Arab Energy Fund and Stonepeak Enter $1 Billion Strategic Partnership to Advance Energy Infrastructure Across the Middle East

News Release – RIYADH, Saudi Arabia & NEW YORK – May 19, 2025 – The Arab Energy Fund (formerly APICORP), a leading multilateral impact financial institution focused on the MENA energy sector, and Stonepeak, the world’s largest independent infrastructure firm and leading US infrastructure investor, today announced that they have entered into a strategic partnership to invest in energy infrastructure across the Middle East. The partnership … Continue reading The Arab Energy Fund and Stonepeak Enter $1 Billion Strategic Partnership to Advance Energy Infrastructure Across the Middle East

CICC Expands Its Global Footprint with Official Launch of DIFC Branch

CICC Expands Its Global Footprint with Official Launch of DIFC Branch

“We are delighted to welcome CICC to DIFC, bolstering the strategic relations between the UAE and China. Dubai and DIFC remain a top destination for Chinese investments, further accentuated by a surge in interest from banks, wealth and asset management firms, large corporations, and insurance sector market players. It underscores our commitment to offer a vast, well-developed ecosystem to help Chinese businesses expand and scale … Continue reading CICC Expands Its Global Footprint with Official Launch of DIFC Branch

Thunes Raises USD 150 Million in Series D, Led by Apis Partners and Vitruvian Partners

Thunes Raises USD 150 Million in Series D, Led by Apis Partners and Vitruvian Partners

News – April 28, 2025 – Singapore, 28 April 2025 – Thunes, the Smart Superhighway to move money around the world, is proud to announce the successful raise of its $150 million Series D, the largest in its history, at a substantial valuation increase over its last round. Amid one of the most challenging capital markets environments of recent times, this milestone was achieved in record time. … Continue reading Thunes Raises USD 150 Million in Series D, Led by Apis Partners and Vitruvian Partners

M-KOPA

M-KOPA and Turaco Insurance Provide Free Insurance Coverage to More Than 1 Million Kenyans

M-KOPA smartphones’ “More Than a Phone” benefits increase access to critical digital financial services Press Release – March 12, 2025 – M-KOPA Kenya, local subsidiary of the leading emerging markets fintech M-KOPA Ltd, and Turaco Insurance Agency (T/A Turaco), the leading insurtech in Africa, proudly announce a transformative milestone: together, they’ve provided Hospital Cash insurance to over 1 million Kenyans in just one year. This … Continue reading M-KOPA and Turaco Insurance Provide Free Insurance Coverage to More Than 1 Million Kenyans

Barclays and Brookfield

Barclays and Brookfield enter into strategic partnership to transform the bank’s payment acceptance business

Press Release – London, 17 April 2025:   Barclays (LSE: BARC) and Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. (NYSE: BAM, TSX: BAM), through its Financial Infrastructure strategy, today announce a long-term strategic partnership (the “Partnership”) to grow and transform Barclays’ payment acceptance business (the “Business”), previously referred to as its merchant acquiring business.  Barclays and Brookfield will work to create a standalone entity over time. https://www.media.barclays.co.uk/serve/190157-4458188.mp4?dnt=1 Barclays has … Continue reading Barclays and Brookfield enter into strategic partnership to transform the bank’s payment acceptance business

Nikhil Rathi

Nikhil Rathi reappointed as Chief Executive of the Financial Conduct Authority

The Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed the reappointment of Nikhil Rathi as Chief Executive of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for a second five-year term until September 2030. Press Release – 10 April 2025 – Nikhil Rathi will lead the FCA as it continues to drive reform to make the UK the best place to do business by removing unnecessary, outdated and duplicate regulations – … Continue reading Nikhil Rathi reappointed as Chief Executive of the Financial Conduct Authority