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Fintech Disrupts Banks with AI, Blockchain, and Partnerships
In the rapidly evolving world of financial services, fintech companies are reshaping how businesses manage their money, from streamlining payments to revolutionizing lending practices. Traditional banks, long the gatekeepers of corporate finance,...
Fintech, agriculture lead in Standard Bank SME awards
By Frank Phiri: Fintech company MoPay and agriculture manufacturing firm Thanthwe Farms emerged top winners of the 2025 Phuka Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Awards sponsored by Standard Bank plc. The Phuka awards came amid calls by...
Technical glitch delays trading at MCX by 4 hours
Trading at India’s largest commodity exchange scheduled to start at 9:00 am was delayed by more than four hours on Tuesday and trading started at 01.25 pm, due to a technical issue. A release by the exchange said, operations were shifted to the...
Technical Analysis: USD/JPY - Tuesday, Oct. 28
Tuesday, October 28, 2025 6:00 AM EDT USDJPY managed for the second time to test the resistance of 153.25 to push for a correction. As we see over the Intraday chart, the market still facing the chance for a trading zone between support 151.05-40...
Technical Analysis of TRON Price: Buying Opportunity or Bear Trap?
The price of TRX is trading around $0.29768, very close to the structural support at $0.29 and within a resistance range at $0.32. Technical indicators show weakness: bearish momentum dominates (negative EWO, MACD without a bullish crossover) and...
UAE and Turkish central banks ‘deepen’ payments and fintech connections
The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) and Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye (CBRT) have signed three agreements as they look to ‘deepen’ cooperation in fields including financial technology. Two memorandums of understanding...
AI FinTech: Transforming Financial Inclusion and Well-Being
In the evolving landscape of technology services, artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a transformative force in the financial technology (FinTech) sector. This burgeoning integration is set to redefine how financial services are accessed...
Economic Watch: Forum sheds light on China's financial policy priorities for coming years
BEIJING, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) -- The Annual Conference of Financial Street Forum 2025 is taking place in downtown Beijing from Oct. 27 to 30, with eminent guests participating in heated discussions on a broad range of topics, including global economic...
Azul and ActiveViam Redefine Cost Optimization for Financial Analytics in the Cloud
Azul, the only company 100% focused on Java, and ActiveViam, the global leader in high-performance analytics for financial services, announced a partnership that delivers a breakthrough in cost optimization for financial analytics in the cloud....
Paytently Secures Payment Institution (PI) Licence From the Malta Financial Services Authority
Paytently, the specialist payments orchestration platform for regulated and specialised sectors, has been granted a Payment Institution (PI) licence by the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA). This achievement marks a major step in...
MCX Resumes Trading at 1.25pm After Major Technical Snag; Begins Probe
Trading on the Multi-Commodity Exchange of India Ltd (MCX) resumed at 1:25pm on Tuesday after being delayed for several hours due to a technical issue earlier in the day, the Exchange says in an official statement. The Exchange says operations...
Market Outlook: Tech earnings and central bank rate cuts to power next market rally
Sadiq Adatia, CIO at BMO Asset Management, joins BNN Bloomberg to discuss the outlook on the markets as tech companies are expected to report earnings. Markets continue to climb as investors await interest rate decisions from the Bank of Canada...
LoanTube Partners With Cubefunder to Deliver Human-First Finance for UK SMEs
LoanTube, the UK’s leading digital credit marketplace, has partnered with Cubefunder, an alternative business lender known for combining technology with a personal touch. The partnership enhances access to fast, flexible, and transparent funding...
At the turning point: 'NEO Finance' gears up for the next leap in fintech
This summer, Lithuania’s fintech market was stirred by news that Juozas Kaminskas has taken the helm of NEO Finance. At first glance, it may not seem unusual – a well-known industry expert becomes the head of a fintech group that includes Neopay...
Big Tech has to 'walk the line' with AI spending this earnings season
Tech giants are expected to have continued ramping up their AI investments in the most recent quarter — and investors will be closely watching the results this week. Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL), Meta (META), and Microsoft (MSFT) are scheduled to report...
DORA in the Baltics: What Financial Entities in Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania Must Know
The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), set to apply across the European Union on January 17, 2025, marks a fundamental shift in how financial institutions manage technology risk and ensure continuity during digital disruptions. Its goal is...
Bill seeking to establish fintech regulatory commission passes second reading
A bill seeking to establish the Fintech Regulatory Commission has passed its second reading at the House of Representatives. The proposed legislation, sponsored by Fuad Laguda, an All Progressives Congress (APC) lawmaker representing Surulere I...
Zen Tech Share Price Surges on Strong Order Pipeline and Robust Fundamentals
The Zen Tech share price has become a hot topic in the stock market once again, thanks to renewed optimism surrounding its strong order pipeline and fianancial resilience. Despite a few short-term hiccups, Zen Technologies continues to demonstrate...
SoFi Technologies Q3 FY2025 Earnings Call Transcript
SoFi Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:SOFI) released its third-quarter earnings report ahead of Tuesday’s opening bell. Below are the transcripts from the Q3 earnings call. This transcript is brought to you by Benzinga APIs. For real-time access to our...
Examining the Future: GE HealthCare Techs's Earnings Outlook
GE HealthCare Techs (NASDAQ:GEHC) will release its quarterly earnings report on Wednesday, 2025-10-29. Here's a brief overview for investors ahead of the announcement. Analysts anticipate GE HealthCare Techs to report an earnings per share (EPS)...