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Schwab launches thinkorswim ‘Guest Pass’ 

Schwab has announced the launch of thinkorswim Guest Pass, a programme that provides 30-day trial access to the thinkorswim trading platform suite without the need for a Schwab account. The firm also announced a new set of enhancements to the trading...

Klarna enters booming subscription market with the launch of Klarna Plus in the US 

Klarna, the AI powered global payments network and shopping assistant, has announced its entry into the subscription service model with the launch of Klarna Plus, issued by WebBank, now available to eligible US consumers through the Klarna app for a monthly...

PayPal and Venmo unveil six new innovations to revolutionise commerce

PayPal has announced six new innovations the company is piloting and bringing to market this year to revolutionise commerce through Artificial Intelligence (AI) driven personalisation for both merchants and consumers.   During the PayPal First...

CFA Institute outlines policy recommendations for ‘finfluencer’ social media content 

New research published by the CFA Institute, the global association of investment professionals, reveals that insufficient financial literacy, limited interaction with regulated financial advisers and a preference for obtaining information through digital...

Revolut launches Mobile Wallets, allowing for faster transfers across the world 

Revolut, the global financial super app with more than 35 million customers worldwide, has launched Mobile Wallets, a new quick and easy option to sending money abroad.   Mobile Wallets redefines remittance experiences by offering a low-friction,...

Cloud to drive US$1.1 trillion IT spend across Europe, says Gartner 

Gartner predicts IT spending in Europe will reach US$1.1 trillion in 2024, fuelled by investments in cloud security and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS). This marks a significant increase in IT services expenditure across Europe.  The firm forecasts...

Just do it: Five principles to begin your tax transformation journey 

Tax departments are increasingly aware of the benefits of digital transformation. At times of economic instability and fast-evolving tax requirements, the agility and resilience offered by automation and transparent data are even more valuable. Add to that...

Why adaptability is critical to insurance transformation 

Traditionally, insurers have oriented their businesses around product lines. However, to meet the gulf in needs of the modern consumer and confront the myriad crippling headwinds the industry faces, a shift is needed; one that places adaptability at the...

Why and how to start your FinOps journey right now 

Willy Sennott, the EVP FinOps at Vega Cloud says the longer you delay your FinOps initiative, the more money you leave on the table.  If I told you I’d give you two dollars tomorrow in exchange for a dollar today, you probably wouldn’t have...

Failed payments could cost subscription companies more than US$129B in 2025

The global subscription industry continues to grow with a projected market value of US$1.5 trillion by 2025, but one challenge continues to plague many leading subscription companies—subscriber churn. The complexities of recurring billing and payments...

Henry Dannell transforms corporate benefits landscape as 26 city firms sign up to its Mortgage Staff Service offering 

Henry Dannell, a London-based specialist mortgage advisory firm, has signed up 26 city firms to its innovative Corporate Mortgage Staff Service offering.    The company’s specialist service empowers organisations to make financial...

COCA and Wirex unveil world’s first MPC wallet with non-custodial debit card 

COCA, in partnership with Wirex, a leading Web3 money app, has unveiled the world’s first Multi-Party Computation (MPC) wallet accompanied by a non-custodial debit card.  Aimed at simplifying the transition between cryptocurrency and traditional...