Julia Khandoshko CEO at Mind Money
The IPO market was challenged by 2023. Last year, there were 154 IPOs on the US stock market, which is 15% lower than in 2022. Both younger and more mature companies delayed their IPO because of the geopolitics and continuous pandemic outcomes. However, the “IPO drought” can finally come to an end in 2024. And Reddit’s IPO this year is one of the...
05 April 2024 /markets /predictions
Kate Leaman Chief Analyst at AvaTrade
Risk management is a crucial aspect of trading that can significantly impact a trader’s success. Trading inevitably involves a level of unpredictability, with market conditions influenced by various factors such as economic indicators, geopolitical events, and even unexpected news. As trading becomes increasingly complex and interconnected, the po...
03 April 2024 /security /markets Fintech
Jamel Derdour CMO at Transact365 / Nucleus365
Japan, a nation often associated with traditions, precision, and meticulous craftsmanship, is quietly undergoing a significant transformation in its payment landscape. Long known for its affinity for cash transactions, Japan is gradually embracing digital payments, heralding a new era of financial convenience and modernisation. Contactless Payment...
02 April 2024 /payments /markets Payments strategies 2015-2020-2030
Eldad Tamir Founder and CEO at FINQ
Understanding your investment time horizon—the period you plan to hold an investment—is crucial. This timeframe varies among investors, shaped by their goals, circumstances, and strategies. Long-term investing, often associated with retirement savings, focuses on retaining assets to capitalize on their potential long-term growth. It contrasts with ...
31 March 2024 /startups /markets Artificial Intelligence and Financial Services
Matt Riggall Head of Commercial Lending Vertical, Cap. Markets at FIS
The “five Cs of credit” have stood the test of time for decades as basic guidelines for how lenders assess credit. Whether you’re assessing individual or commercial borrowers, these core criteria of capacity, character, collateral, capital and conditions are just as relevant today as they were 20 or even 30 years ago. But do the five Cs need moder...
29 March 2024 /markets /predictions Banking and Lending Solutions
Steve Sabin SVP, Division Executive, Lending at FIS
From macroeconomic shifts to advances in technology, the big drivers of global change continue to have a major impact on the world of commercial lending. And in a pivotal time for the market, three trends in particular are worth your attention. 1. The lending market is generally anemic Persistently high levels of inflation have gradually taken thei...
27 March 2024 /markets /predictions Banking and Lending Solutions
Anna Kuzmina Expert at Fintech
The company valuation rating might not be the correct way to understand the leaders but it does paint a picture of the global trends and patterns. Recently, CB Insights published their Global Unicorn Club 2024 edition. In the ‘Financial Services’ section, there is a patchwork of what is happening worldwide. 1. Account2Account Payments Tech & M...
27 March 2024 /payments /markets Fintech
Short-selling, often wrapped in controversy and skepticism, emerges as a strategic maneuver in the investment world, offering a counterintuitive approach to profiting from declining stock prices. This method, while perceived with caution, holds a significant place in financial markets, facilitating liquidity, aiding price correction, and providing...
24 March 2024 /startups /markets Artificial Intelligence and Financial Services
Leetal Gruper Co-Founder & CEO at Tarci
In the dynamic realm of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), the holiday season isn't always a time of pure celebration. Recent data analysis sheds light on intriguing patterns in SMB activity, revealing spikes in closures during certain months contrasted by a surge in new incorporations as the New Year unfolds. This blog delves into these f...
21 March 2024 /markets /predictions Business
David Ratnage Commercial Lending Director, Capital Markets at FIS
When the going gets tough for commercial lenders, the tough get diversifying. In challenging macroeconomic conditions, there’s no guarantee your traditional customer base will weather the storm. But do you have the innovative digital technology you need to move into new markets? Some regional banks in the U.S. have already suffered the consequences...
20 March 2024 /wholesale /markets Banking and Lending Solutions
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