There’s a lot of cash, but fewer deals propelled global fintech to the best year since 2022. When Global Payments completed its roughly $24.3 billion acquisition of London-based Worldpay in January, it would account for nearly a quarter of all global fintech investment in the five months that followed, according to Big Four auditor KPMG…
AI in publishing is often discussed in terms of creating content. But publishers are also looking at where it can reduce the work involved in producing the newspaper. That matters as print circulation continues to fall and publishers look for ways to make print production more efficient. Print circulation and advertising still account for 43.6…
Every growing business reaches a point where the financial systems that worked during the startup phase begin to show their limits. More customers, larger transactions, expanding teams, and increasing compliance requirements all place greater demands on accounting processes. Businesses that prepare for this transition early often avoid costly mistakes while creating a stronger foundation for…
This story appeared in Today, Explained, a daily newsletter that helps you understand the most compelling news and stories of the day. Subscribe here. President Donald Trump is putting the “war” in “trade war.” Or so his senior officials really want you to believe. “At dawn begins an economic D-Day,” Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent wrote…
This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Subscribe here. Welcome to The Logoff: Donald Trump’s trade war with Canada is back in full force. What’s happening? Remember last week, when Trump said that the US and…
Strategic liquidity and the latest technology are fueling digital transformation. Modern treasury management is undergoing a profound digital transformation. As corporate finance teams navigate increasing geopolitical complexity, volatility, and the need for instantaneous decision-making, the role of their banking and technology partners has shifted. No longer just providers of standard transaction services, these institutions are…
There was a fun little debate about color themes and UI/UX. There is some solid logic to having three states for a color theme toggle: Light Mode Dark Mode System Meaning: Be in Light Mode no matter what Be in Dark Mode no matter what Respect whatever the OS setting is That’s what we have…
Moving through Chicago requires a great deal of logistical focus when organizing group travel by charter bus. Federal regulations require strict oversight of driving hours to improve safety on public highways. Tour planners must have a clear understanding of Department of Transportation (DOT) guidelines before creating multi-day tours in Chicago. When you want to create…
Throwing money at a house doesn’t automatically make it worth more. Sure, home improvements eat up a massive chunk of change, and the urge to rip out the old and install the shiny new is incredibly tempting. But here is the hard truth: not every pricey overhaul actually moves the needle on your property’s long-term…
The global securities and investment landscape is rapidly being reshaped. Among the challenging market conditions of recent years, institutional investors have turned to resilience-building as their central driver of growth. “The way our clients seek to build resilience varies across businesses, segments, and markets,” says Ee Fong Soh, Group Head of Financial Institutions, Securities & Fiduciary Services, Global Transaction Services, DBS Bank. “Yet we see a common dual objective across the board: the pursuit…