The departure of controversial payday lenders like Wonga, QuickQuid and The Money Shop marked a turning point. These companies were once at the centre of complaints and investigations, with thousands of customers raising concerns about unfair lending and high costs. But today, things look very different. Stronger Rules from the FCA The Financial Conduct Authority
In the past decade, the financial landscape witnessed a dramatic transformation driven by two distinct forces: fintech startups and traditional banks. Initially, fintechs emerged as UX-rich but often monofunctional challengers, while banks remained service-rich but struggled with digital customer experience. Today, however, these lines are blurring — fintechs are expanding into full-scale banks, and traditional
From Treasuries to Bitcoin, the pursuit of safety is reshaping how investors allocate and exit their capital. Unsplash+ In times of stress, wealth always chases after safety, but in 2025, the definition of “safe” has become much murkier. The investment landscape for high-net-worth (HNW) investors is undergoing a significant transformation, and the definition of safe
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Friday highlighted the Muslim world’s underperformance and untapped economic potential, urging for greater intra-Islamic cooperation in trade, finance and investment. Addressing delegates at the 2nd Global Islamic Economy Summit in Istanbul, Erdoğan emphasized the disparity between the Muslim world’s demographic weight and its economic clout. “Muslims account for 25% of
Friday, 30 May 2025, 8:15 amPress Release: Payments NZ Open banking in Aotearoa New Zealand is taking a major leap forward, with the four largest banks, ANZ, ASB, BNZ and Westpac NZ, implementing another key industry standard that enables payments service providers and fintechs to offer new, more flexible payment options to their customers. Version
MIAMI, May 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Standard Premium Finance Holdings, Inc. (OTCQX: SPFX), a leading specialty finance company, today announced that its board of directors approved a stock repurchase program where the Company may purchase up to $250,000 of common stock in privately negotiated transactions over a six-month period, expiring November 2, 2025. The program
Reflecting on past decisions, situations, projects, and experiences is often the first step in the continuous process of growth and improvement. Whether it’s focusing on analyzing the origin and outcome of mistakes made along the way, or realigning oneself with the goals and dreams that started the journey in the first place, it’s important to
Cherry Hill, NJ, May 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aurio, an innovative business services company, has expanded its offerings with the launch of a new Finance Operations segment, delivering a full finance stack to help clients manage financial performance with a strategic focus. The segment, which debuted last month, offers a comprehensive suite of financial
Get the best tribal loans for bad credit with easy online application, no credit check, and direct lender guaranteed approval. Fast tribal payday loans and $500 installment loans available. CHAMPLAIN, N.Y., May 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — If you’ve been searching for the best tribal loans for bad credit, you’re not alone. Many Americans face
Enhanced Intelligence Delivers Faster Automation, Smarter Analysis, and Improved Decision-Making for Web3 Finance Singapore, Singapore–(Newsfile Corp. – May 20, 2025) – Atua AI (TUA), the decentralized AI-powered productivity platform, has refined its integration with Grok AI to elevate the performance and responsiveness of real-time applications in cryptocurrency environments. This upgrade empowers developers, traders, and enterprises