UK’s Open Finance Roadmap Approaches 2026 Deadline
October 25, 2026
Stablecoin issuers face new regulatory hurdles
October 24, 2026
Banks and fintechs pioneer AI-driven cross-border payments in Asia
October 23, 2026
FCA Overhauls IPO Rules to Boost Londons Competitive Edge
October 22, 2026
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UK’s Open Finance Roadmap Approaches 2026 Deadline
by Briar Hollingsworth • Oct 25, 2026
Open Banking has proven the model's viability, creating an ecosystem of innovative fintechs and reaching millions of users....
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UK Launches New Scheme to Boost Commercial Open Banking
by Briar Hollingsworth · October 26, 2026
Close-up of man holding a smartphone and credit card, making an online payment indoors. Photo:...
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FCA Overhauls IPO Rules to Boost Londons Competitive Edge
by Story Fairchild · October 22, 2026
FCA regulatory reform meeting. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has removed key restrictions governing initial...
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One in three people now use generative AI tools
by Briar Hollingsworth · October 21, 2026
The report Digital 2027 by Meltwater and We Are Social analyzes data on social media...
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Stablecoin issuers face new regulatory hurdles
Story Fairchild October 24, 2026 0
The regulatory alignment between London and Washington creates an explicit timeline for fintech leadership. The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is set to open its formal cryptoasset and...
Story Fairchild Oct 14, 2026
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Visa cleared to set up China clearinghouse
Wren Covington Oct 13, 2026
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Toshiba launches cost-effective microcontrollers for industrial and home control systems
Briar Hollingsworth Oct 8, 2026
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Banks and fintechs pioneer AI-driven cross-border payments in Asia
Wren Covington October 23, 2026
DBS and Stripe’s partnership expands AI-driven cross-border payment systems across Asia-Pacific, combining regional liquidity networks with Stripe’s infrastructure. Photo: Anita Kieseler/Pexels DBS and Stripe have agreed to a memorandum of...
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CREA Lowers 2026 Home Sales, Prices
Wren Covington October 16, 2026
Fixed mortgage rates have risen sharply since early September, prompting CREA's forecast revision. The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) has revised its expectations for home sales and prices in 2026...
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Japanese stimulus boosts Topix rally
Wren Covington October 3, 2026
The Topix index climbed about 20% in dollar terms, now trading roughly 600 basis points ahead of the S&P 500. Analysts at investment banks say that the Japanese government's stimulus...
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Rising bond yields undermine diversification for retirees
Briar Hollingsworth October 1, 2026
Long-dated bonds have traditionally formed the "40" portion of a 60/40 mix, serving as the stabilizing force in retirement portfolios. Weaker protection and weaker returns Prolonged periods of higher rates...
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CFS introduces Retirement Income Optimiser feature
Briar Hollingsworth September 30, 2026
Centrelink assesses eligible members' balances before receiving a lifetime pension. Colonial First State (CFS) has rolled out a new superannuation feature that could affect how Centrelink assesses eligible members’ balances...
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Yield curve shift brings market relief
Story Fairchild September 8, 2026
Over 20 years of government bond data were analyzed for yield curve insights. A quantitative analyst was recently asked to investigate the optimum place to invest on the yield curve...
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AI spending boosts corporate debt issuance
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Indonesia Pharmacy Early Development
by Briar Hollingsworth • Jul 10, 2026
The development of pharmacy in Indonesia is a story that intertwines indigenous practices, colonial influences, and early modern...