Posts tagged as "Business growth"
In the rapidly evolving Canadian fintech landscape, AI continues to drive advancements in cryptocurrency analysis, financial advisory services, and insurance operations. Recent developments highlight how local and global technologies are converging to deliver more accurate, efficient, and accessible financial tools. Guavy Unveils iOS App for AI-Driven Crypto Market Sentiment Tracking Calgary-headquartered Guavy, a cryptocurrency intelligence […]
International asset managers are increasingly adopting artificial intelligence to refine their investment approaches in the Chinese market, moving beyond traditional reliance on local experts to more data-driven, efficient strategies. Global financial institutions are transforming how they analyze and engage with China’s economy by incorporating advanced AI technologies into their decision-making frameworks. This evolution reflects broader […]
Latin America’s cryptocurrency landscape continues evolving rapidly in early 2026, blending bold pro-innovation policies, enforcement against fraud, and fintech disruption in traditional banking. Key developments this week highlight the region’s dual focus: fostering digital asset growth while combating illicit schemes. El Salvador Implements Zero Capital Gains Tax on Bitcoin to Attract Global Capital El Salvador […]
The shift toward independent registered investment advisor (RIA) models continues to accelerate in 2026, driven by advisor desire for greater autonomy, transparent fee structures, and direct client alignment. Industry data shows RIAs are projected to manage about 33% of all advisor-controlled assets in the U.S. this year, reflecting sustained momentum in the independent channel. Recent […]
Europe needs substantial additional funding to realize its bold AI goals and maintain global competitiveness in the rapidly evolving digital landscape. Accelerating adoption of cutting-edge, reliable, and secure connectivity infrastructure stands as a cornerstone for success. Policymakers must prioritize supportive regulations, streamline cross-border rules, and drive harmonization alongside advancements in hardware and deployment. Artificial intelligence […]
According to UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)’s latest Global Investment Trends Monitor (No. 50), released in January 2026, the data centre sector attracted over $270 billion in announced FDI during 2025. This figure represents more than 20% of total global greenfield project values, positioning data centres as one of the top destinations for new-build cross-border […]
Wealth management enters a pivotal phase in 2026, where strategic technology investments will determine long-term competitiveness. F2 Strategy’s latest outlook, based on 2025 surveys of executives from 85 RIAs, hybrid firms, broker-dealers, and asset managers managing over $61 trillion in assets, highlights stark contrasts in adoption across critical areas: alternatives oversight, artificial intelligence integration, custody […]
OpenAI’s Chief Financial Officer Sarah Friar outlined an ambitious roadmap for the year ahead in a recent blog post, emphasizing practical adoption of artificial intelligence to bridge the divide between cutting-edge capabilities and everyday real-world usage. This shift prioritizes integrating AI tools like ChatGPT more deeply into personal workflows, enterprise operations, healthcare, scientific discovery, and […]
The global payments leader Mastercard is shifting gears in its crypto strategy. After Zerohash declined a full buyout to stay independent, the two parties are now negotiating a minority stake or strategic funding round. This approach would grant Mastercard deeper access to Zerohash’s robust technology stack and expanding client network without assuming complete ownership. Industry […]
Escalating climate hazards are fundamentally altering the landscape of risk management in international trade networks. Extreme weather events now trigger widespread interruptions that extend far beyond local impacts, challenging the core mechanisms designed to absorb financial losses. Annual insured losses from catastrophes have risen steadily by 5–7% in real terms over recent years, prompting insurers […]
Insurance industry leaders are entering 2026 with renewed optimism, showing heightened confidence in both company and sector-wide expansion. However, they face significant hurdles including escalating cyber threats, workforce upskilling needs, and complex ESG compliance, according to the latest KPMG 2025 Insurance CEO Outlook. Drawing from a dedicated subset of KPMG’s global survey of 1,350 CEOs […]
The global insurance market in 2026 is undergoing profound transformation amid a polycrisis — a term capturing the simultaneous convergence of multiple, interconnected threats that amplify volatility and reshape risk landscapes across sectors. Manny Padilla, the 70th president of the Risk & Insurance Management Society (RIMS) — and its first leader of Hispanic descent — […]