With Trump having secured a historic victory in the U.S. Presidential election, investors are now racing to position themselves for a new America. Dramatic shifts in geopolitical, financial, and trade policies are going to transform the market, with trillions of dollars at stake. And nowhere is the anxiety more acute than among strategic companies, with Trump’s victory poised to give a boost to big banks and send defense sector stocks soaring. Continue reading
Today, Sumsub, a leading full-cycle verification platform, releases the Global Fraud Index, the first-ever in-depth study of 103 countries that offers a complete overview of the risk of digital fraud. The Index reveals the underlying factors that fuel fraud in various parts of the world, aiming to raise public awareness of the root causes rather than mere numbers. Continue reading
Silicon carbide (SiC) once thrived amid substrate shortages. However, according to the news report from the technology-focused media DIGITIMES Asia, 2024 saw a significant shift where Chinese manufacturers dramatically ramp up production, resulting in a collapse of prices for mainstream 6-inch substrates and a steep decline in 8-inch prices. Continue reading
Islamic finance continues to be a significant and growing part of the global financial landscape, with a $3 trillion finance market. It offers alternatives to the mainstream UK financial structure that align with Shari’ah law, including ethical, interest-free finance. Continue reading
Garmin Ltd. (NYSE: GRMN) today announced it has acquired Lumishore, a privately-held company that designs and manufactures high-performance above and underwater LED lighting systems for boats. Continue reading
NAGA is excited to announce a major expansion of its financial education initiative, designed to provide knowledge and real-time insights to traders globally. By assembling a team of seasoned professionals with experience from some of the world’s most respected financial institutions, NAGA ensures that every user has access to top-tier education—no matter their background or location. Continue reading
Financial markets typically experience a period of volatility in the run to, during and following November’s US Presidential Election. Trade Nation’s low-cost, fixed spreads offering is considered a great salve, providing clients with the transparency and stability they need when trading and investing during times of uncertainty. Read more
Digital Asset, a leading provider of blockchain solutions, today announced that it has completed a collaborative initiative to successfully tokenize gilts, Eurobonds, and gold.
Euroclear, The World Gold Council, and global law firm Clifford Chance were among a broad group of pilot participants- which included investors, banks, CCPs, custodians, and a central securities depository. The aim was to demonstrate how tokenized assets on a blockchain can enhance collateral mobility, improve liquidity, and increase transactional efficiency. Continue reading
India is set to surpass the impressive mark of US$ 5.4 trillion in consumer spending by 2034, up from the current US$ 1.8 trillion, according to data from the World Data Lab analyzed by EBANX, a global technology company specializing in payment services for emerging markets. It represents a growth of 12% per year, three times higher than the projection for the United States, at 4%, and more than two times higher than the global average of 5%. This boost will place India as the third-largest market in the world in consumer spending, behind only the United States and China. Continue reading