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Finda to become 1st fintech firm to acquire savings bank
Finda, a loan comparison platform, is set to acquire a savings bank, in what would be a first for a Korean fintech company, as it looks to build an artificial intelligence (AI)-native bank, industry officials said Monday. The Financial Services…
Higher taxes will 'kick UK fintech when it is down', Healey warned
Venture capital investors have warned that higher taxes on financial services would have trickle-down effects and “clip the wings” of Britain's already capital-starved fintech sector. Start-up investors that fund the UK's financial…
Egypt's FRA approves six firms to operate using fintech
The Paypers is a global hub for market insights, real-time news, expert interviews, and in-depth analyses and resources across payments, fintech, and the digital economy. We deliver reports, webinars, and commentary on key topics, including…
Why Digital Asset Regulation May Be Entering Its Second Era
Yuliya Barabash, Founder and Managing Partner at SBSB Fintech Lawyers. The digital asset industry spent years demanding clarity. Now it has it, or at least the beginnings of it. This is the good news. Still, for those of us advising financial…
China unveils financial support blueprint for Beijing, Shanghai, GBA tech innovation hubs
China's central bank and several other government departments have jointly issued new guidelines to bolster financial support for the country's three primary international science and technology innovation centers: Beijing, Shanghai, and the…
Revolut Eyes New Crypto Markets After Gibraltar License Approval
Latest News PublishedOct 19, 2026 The UK-based fintech will use the authorization to offer crypto services in additional international markets, though it has not disclosed specific countries or launch dates. Revolut, a UK-based financial technology…
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Approach Entertainment bags PR mandate for Inkspell Insight Ignition 4.0
Approach Entertainment & Communications has been named the PR and communications partner for Inkspell Insight Ignition 4.0, organised by Inkspell Media. Scheduled for October 28, 2026, from 3pm to 6pm at The Auditorium, DLF Cyber Park, Gurugram…
NYSE American Options Begin Extended Trading Hours: NYSE Content Update
NYSE issues a pre-market daily advisory direct from the trading floor. NEW YORK, Oct. 19, 2026 /CNW/ -- The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today's NYSE Pre-market…
Comviva and Aduna Showcase Network Intelligence for Financial Services at Money20/20
LAS VEGAS, Oct. 19, 2026 /CNW/ -- Comviva, a global leader in digital transformation solutions, and Aduna, the global aggregator of standardized network APIs, are advancing the use of network intelligence to address growing digital identity and…
Many Innovation 'Lessons' Are Missing Their Other Halves
Brian Mantel is CEO of Adorant Group, founder & producer of a fintech forum for a quarter century, and writes The Odds You Make on Substack. Open most business bestsellers and you'll find similar recipes: Take a handful of companies that won, study…
IBM: Software Segment The Key Breadwinner (NYSE:IBM)
IBM is upgraded to Strong Buy driven by robust Software segment performance. IBM's Software segment, particularly Systems Software, is the primary revenue and profit driver, supported by strategic acquisitions and partnerships. Hybrid Cloud and…
Mogul uses AI to turn your $250 investment into real estate returns
Since the Servicemen's Readjustment Act (aka the GI Bill), investing in real estate has been seen by Americans as one of the most reliable vehicles for generating long-term wealth. For most people, that has meant owning your own home. But owning…
Better Home & Finance: Moving Beyond The Tumult (NASDAQ:BETR)
Better Home & Finance upgraded to a 'hold' after losing 80% of its value amid weak mortgage demand and a tumultuous leadership battle. Q3 results missed expectations, with $45M revenue and a $25M EBITDA loss, driven by both macro headwinds and $8M…
Better Retail Stock for 2026: GameStop vs. MercadoLibre
Deciding between GameStop (GME -2.00%) and MercadoLibre (MELI +0.14%) requires balancing a traditional retail recovery against a rapidly expanding fintech and e-commerce ecosystem. Which of these two companies is the better buy for your portfolio…
Revolut Wins Gibraltar License for Crypto Orders, Custody and Staking
Revolut received Gibraltar authorization for crypto orders, custody and staking, giving its digital-asset subsidiary a regulated basis to support the fintech's planned expansion into additional markets. Gibraltar's government said Oct. 19 that the…
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