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Thu, February 26, 2026
[ Thu, Feb 26th ]: Finextra
Lloyds Banking Group Exits Invoice Financing Market
Tue, January 20, 2026
[ Tue, Jan 20th ]: Finextra
Stream Secures $90 Million in Series B Funding
Mon, January 12, 2026
[ Mon, Jan 12th ]: Finextra
SMBs: The Engine of the Global Economy
Sun, January 11, 2026
[ Sun, Jan 11th ]: Finextra
GoDutch Secures $3.6M Funding for Business Automation
Mon, December 29, 2025
[ Mon, Dec 29th 2025 ]: Finextra
Lloyds Bank Reportedly Exiting Invoice Financing Market
Wed, December 10, 2025
[ Wed, Dec 10th 2025 ]: Finextra
GoDutch Secures $36 Million Series A to Accelerate Global Expansion
Tue, December 9, 2025
[ Tue, Dec 09th 2025 ]: Finextra
Shawbrook Targets SME Growth with GBP12M Playter Acquisition
Mon, December 8, 2025
[ Mon, Dec 08th 2025 ]: Finextra
Airwallex Secures $330 Million, Hits $8 Billion Valuation
Mon, December 1, 2025
[ Mon, Dec 01st 2025 ]: Finextra
NatWest Buys Minority Stake in SME-Fintech Bourn to Accelerate Digital Credit
Wed, November 19, 2025
[ Wed, Nov 19th 2025 ]: Finextra
Kaaj Secures $38 Million to Accelerate AI-Powered Credit Intelligence
Tue, November 11, 2025
[ Tue, Nov 11th 2025 ]: Finextra
EIB Unveils Major Upgrade to Its Green Finance Digital Tool
Mon, November 10, 2025
[ Mon, Nov 10th 2025 ]: Finextra
Funding Extinction: The Need for Nature-Positive Financing
[ Mon, Nov 10th 2025 ]: Finextra
Funding Extinction: GFI and The Need for Nature-Positive Financing
Fri, November 7, 2025
[ Fri, Nov 07th 2025 ]: Finextra
Ghana Modernises Capital Markets with Electronic Trading and Two-Day Settlement
Wed, November 5, 2025
[ Wed, Nov 05th 2025 ]: Finextra
Sustainable Finance Live.2025: Blended finance and repeatability as keys to nature investment
Tue, November 4, 2025
[ Tue, Nov 04th 2025 ]: Finextra
SF.live 2025 brands blended finance and repeatability as keys to nature investment
Thu, October 16, 2025
[ Thu, Oct 16th 2025 ]: Finextra
UBS appoints chief AI officer
Wed, October 15, 2025
[ Wed, Oct 15th 2025 ]: Finextra
Santander merges Openbank with consumer finance unit in Europe
Mon, October 13, 2025
[ Mon, Oct 13th 2025 ]: Finextra
FCA launches open finance accelerator
Thu, September 25, 2025
[ Thu, Sep 25th 2025 ]: Finextra
Pleo moves into embedded finance
Wed, June 25, 2025
[ Wed, Jun 25th 2025 ]: Finextra
Envestnet to sell open finance business Yodlee to PE firm STG
Thu, June 12, 2025
[ Thu, Jun 12th 2025 ]: Finextra
New data access bill paves the way for evolution of open banking to open finance
Fri, June 6, 2025
[ Fri, Jun 06th 2025 ]: Finextra
The Future of Open Finance: Impacts of New Regulation, Use Cases, & Business Models
Mon, June 2, 2025
[ Mon, Jun 02nd 2025 ]: Finextra
UK fintech Tide eyes unicorn status
    Global Economic Recovery Post-COVID-19 - Articles discuss the uneven recovery across different regions. Advanced economies are showing signs of robust recovery with significant GDP growth, thanks to vaccination rollouts and economic stimulus packages. However, emerging markets face challenges due to slower vaccine distribution, rising debts, and less fiscal space for stimulus. There's a focus on the potential for inflation due to supply chain disruptions and pent-up demand.
    Cryptocurrency Regulations - There's been a surge in regulatory attention towards cryptocurrencies. Articles highlight:
  • U.S.: The SEC and other regulatory bodies are cracking down on crypto exchanges and ICOs, aiming to protect investors from fraud while fostering innovation.
  • China: Continues its stringent policy against cryptocurrencies, with recent crackdowns on mining operations due to environmental concerns and financial stability.
  • EU: Moving towards a comprehensive regulatory framework for crypto-assets to ensure consumer protection, market integrity, and financial stability.
    Tech Sector Growth and Antitrust Issues - Tech giants like Apple, Google, Amazon, and Facebook are under scrutiny:
  • Antitrust Cases: Multiple lawsuits and investigations are underway, focusing on monopolistic practices, data privacy, and market dominance.
  • Innovation and Investment: Despite regulatory pressures, these companies continue to invest heavily in AI, cloud computing, and other emerging technologies, driving significant growth in their market caps.
    Sustainable Investing - ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) investing is gaining traction:
  • Articles discuss how investors are increasingly factoring in ESG criteria, leading to a boom in green bonds, sustainable funds, and impact investing.
  • There's also a debate on whether ESG investing can deliver competitive returns or if it's more about aligning investments with values.
    Inflation and Monetary Policy - Central banks are navigating through:
  • Inflation Concerns: With economies reopening, there's a debate on whether current inflation spikes are transitory or a sign of more persistent inflation.
  • Monetary Policy Adjustments: Discussions on tapering bond purchases, interest rate hikes, and how these might affect global markets, especially in emerging economies.
    Trade Tensions and Supply Chain Reconfiguration - The ongoing U.S.-China trade relations and the broader implications:
  • Reshoring and Nearshoring: Companies are rethinking their supply chains, moving production closer to home markets or diversifying away from China due to geopolitical risks and supply chain vulnerabilities exposed by the pandemic.
    Financial Technology (FinTech) - The sector continues to expand:
  • Digital Banking: Traditional banks are facing competition from digital-only banks, which offer lower fees and better user experiences.
  • Blockchain and Beyond: Beyond cryptocurrencies, blockchain technology is being explored for its potential in smart contracts, supply chain transparency, and more.