925 Results from /markets
Prakash Bhudia HOD – Trading & Growth at Deriv
Gold prices (XAU/USD) surged past the $2,700 mark, reaching a new all-time high during Friday’s Asian session. The precious metal has maintained a strong uptrend over the past week, driven by a combination of central bank monetary easing, geopolitical risks, and a weakening U.S. Dollar. As global uncertainties persist, gold continues to shine as a...
21 October 2024 /markets
Roman Eloshvili Founder and CEO at XData Group
Entering the final quarter of 2024, the fintech industry is showing signs of improvement compared to the funding decline of 2023. However, despite some recovery, the global fintech ecosystem is still far from its peak. Investment levels and deal volumes are still lower than in previous years. Notably, regions such as the UK and parts of the US ha...
14 October 2024 /startups /markets Fintech
Benjamin Avraham Founder & CEO at Okoora
In the fast-paced, high-stakes world of foreign exchange (FX) trading, you'd think something as dramatic as a natural disaster—a hurricane, a tsunami, or an earthquake —would send currencies into a frenzy. But surprisingly, that’s often not the case. Sure, the financial news will light up with headlines about how this or that country's economy has...
14 October 2024 /markets /predictions
Jamel Derdour CMO at Transact365 - www.transact365.io
With a burgeoning economy, a growing middle class, and increasing internet penetration, the country is ripe for a digital payments transformation. Despite significant strides in recent years, the potential for digital payments in Bangladesh remains largely untapped, offering immense opportunities for economic growth, financial inclusion, and impr
08 October 2024 /payments /markets Trends in Financial Services
Oil prices saw a rebound on Wednesday after Iran fired 180 missiles towards Israel on Tuesday, in Iran’s latest offensive as tensions in the Middle East escalate. The growing fear of potential retaliatory strikes and a broader regional conflict has raised concerns about significant disruptions to the global oil supply, causing oil prices to spike...
03 October 2024 /markets
Anna Antimiichuk Head of Communications, PhD at Corlytics
With only three months remaining until the implementation date, AFME brings to the light DORA-readiness after the transition period The implementation of DORA – the Digital Operational Resilience Act that’s looming on the horizon – is being viewed as a significant operational uplift by all market participants, one of the AFME's panel discussio
02 October 2024 /regulation /markets Banking Regulations
Artem Goryushin Business Analyst at Self-Employed
What is a White Label Trading Platform? In simple terms, a white label trading platform refers to a pre-built trading software solution that brokerages can license and use under their brand. As the name suggests, these platforms provide the core infrastructure and functionality but come in a "white label" state - meaning they have no bra...
01 October 2024 /startups /markets
As the global economy becomes increasingly interconnected, the demand for tailored, localised payment solutions has surged. Local payment methods (LPMs) are gaining prominence across the world, enabling businesses to reach new customers and streamline transactions in different regions. These payment systems cater to the unique financial habits, pr...
30 September 2024 /payments /markets Fintech
Retired Member
Adobe's recent announcement of a weak fourth-quarter outlook led to a sharp 9.2% drop in its stock, drawing significant attention from investors and analysts. With artificial intelligence playing a central role in the tech sector, this development has prompted scrutiny of the company's financial health and prospects, including the potential impact...
26 September 2024 /markets Alternative Investments
As the 2024 U.S. presidential race approaches, the contest remains tight, with a significant chance that Donald Trump might reclaim the presidency. For business owners, this possibility brings with it the potential for substantial economic shifts that demand preparation and strategic planning. Trump's economic policies, which are rooted in the &qu...
26 September 2024 /markets /predictions
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