Embedded Finance Poised to Double UK Revenue to £15.77bn by 2029

The embedded finance industry in the UK is projected to more than double, growing from £6.47billion in 2024 to £15.77billion by 2029, as large businesses increasingly view embedded financial services as a strategic growth driver. New research from...

Emma Thompson erupts in expletive-filled tirade over AI technology

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

G7 urged by Indigenous leaders to reverse energy infrastructure financing bans

'We are ready,' say Canada’s Indigenous resource advocates as they press the Group of Seven nations to remove financial barriers hindering oil and gas development NEWS RELEASE INDIGENOUS RESOURCE NETWORK ************************ Ahead of the G7...

EU and Ethiopia sign Financing Agreement for Annual Action Plan – 2025

The European Union and Ethiopia have marked another significant milestone in their 50-year partnership by signing a Financing Agreement for the EU 2025 Annual Action Plan. H.E. Sofie From-Emmesberger, the EU Ambassador to Ethiopia, and H.E....

US stocks were ultimately mixed although most indices extended on record highs with tech doing the heavy lifting - Newsquawk Asia-Pac Market Open

US stocks were ultimately mixed although most indices finished in the green in which the SPX, DJIA and NDX extended on record highs, with outperformance in tech amid strength in NVIDIA (+5%) alongside CEO Huang's keynote address at GTC, where new...

PM urges North-South synergy on tech

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Photo: File RIYADH: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday called for a renewed spirit of cooperation between the Global North and South for technology transfer, resource sharing, and collective progress, urging...

South Dakota technical colleges see record enrollment, high placement rates

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - South Dakota’s technical colleges are experiencing significant growth, with a collective enrollment of nearly 7,500 students this fall. This represents a seven percent increase over last year and marks a five-year high...

Rochelle welcomes Hoffmann as new finance director

Rochelle recently announced the appointment of Matt Hoffman as its new finance director. Hoffman brings a strong background in municipal finance and accounting leadership, most recently serving as assistant finance director for the Village of Lake...

Ex-Qualcomm VP sentenced for scheme to defraud tech giant out of $180 million

A former vice president of research and development at Qualcomm, who was convicted of scheming to defraud the San Diego tech giant out of $180 million, was sentenced Tuesday to four years in prison. Karim Arabi, 59, was found guilty of hiding his...

US close: Stocks extend gains ahead of Powell speech, tech earnings

At the close, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.34% at 47,706.37, while the S&P 500 advanced 0.23% to 6,890.89, and the Nasdaq Composite saw out the session 0.80% firmer at 23,872.49. The Dow closed 161.78 points higher on Tuesday,...

Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara introduces new regulation to protect Californians' financial future

LOS ANGELES, Calif. - California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara has introduced a new regulation aimed at securing the financial stability of Californians. The Long-Term Solvency Regulation seeks to protect the nation's largest insurance...

How quantum computing puts Asia’s financial systems at risk

Swathes of Asia’s financial systems are vulnerable to potential disruption from quantum computing technology, including those hosting secure transactions, industry executives have warned. Only a handful of major economies in the region, such as...

Stock Radar: Cholamandalam Investment & Finance hits fresh record high in October; will the rally continue in November?

Investment Ideas Synopsis Cholamandalam Investment & Finance stock has surged to new record highs after breaking out of a six-month consolidation. Technical indicators suggest the upward trend is likely to continue. Experts recommend buying the...

Robin AI listed for distressed sale nine months after making the Sunday Times 100 Tech list

Robin AI has been listed for a distressed sale just nine months after it achieved 10th place in The Sunday Times 100 Tech 2025 list. The sale was first reported by financial publication City AM, and its listing on an insolvency marketplace has...

Specials | Oct 28, 2025 | 11 min read Teen Innovator Launches Finfluent, an AI Platform Revolutionizing Financial Literacy Education

Others Specials New Delhi [India], October 28: Two years ago, Noel identified a problem - students, especially in India, had little to no understanding of even basic finance. Inspired by his father, who works in the finance industry, he recognised...

Oxford-Cambridge tech corridor on agenda at GCC-UK trade talks

A GCC-UK trade deal could bring investment in the critical infrastructure needed to transform the regions between Oxford and Cambridge universities into a tech hub, said a British business leader who is part of UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves'...

Growth in E-Commerce: Financial Services Lead Online Business Registrations in El Salvador.

The Defensoría del Consumidor reports that 23.8 percent of the more than 400 businesses currently listed in the national electronic commerce registry belong to financial services and retail warehouses, making them the most represented sectors in...

Dr Adrian Cheng Joins CBCX as Strategic Shareholder to Build a Unified ‘Traditional + Digital’ Fintech Platform

HONG KONG – October 27th, 2025 – Renowned Hong Kong entrepreneur and investor Dr. Adrian Cheng, Founder of A2Z of ALMAD Group, has become a shareholder of CBCX, a London-headquartered multi-asset liquidity provider. This strategic investment will...

Aegon’s Mylo Locates £36m in Lost Pension Pots in First Month with Raindrop Tech

Aegon, one of the UK’s largest pension and investment providers, has recovered £36million in lost pension savings for its customers in just the first month of launching its new workplace pension app, Mylo. The tool, which is powered by fintech...

Inside CampusAI’s mission to close the AI training gap for everyday workers — check it out at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

As companies push to increase efficiency and stay competitive, they’re encouraging, or in some cases outright requiring, workers to know how to use AI tools. However, the push for AI use has exposed a training gap. “There are few solutions...