Financial services
The Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (NAMFISA) is preparing to host the fourth edition of FinTech Square, a premier platform designed to stimulate innovation and investment in Namibia's non-bank financial services sector. The event, scheduled for August 7-8 in Windhoek, aims to foster growth and accelerate digital transformation across
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Financial planning is not just about crunching numbers; it offers various career paths that cater to different personalities, goals, and skill sets. The Certified Financial Planner Board (CFP Board) highlights several common paths in the financial planning profession, each with unique roles and responsibilities. Aspiring financial planners can consider the
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NextGen Digital Platforms Inc. has announced the appointment of Mahyar Akhbari, a highly respected industry veteran in the digital asset space, as an advisor. Akhbari is a pioneering figure in the global cryptocurrency and blockchain space, with roots tracing back to Ethereum's inception in Toronto. He has been
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Interactive Brokers LLC, a globally active electronic brokerage firm, has agreed to remit $11,832,136 to resolve its potential civil liability for 12,367 apparent violations of multiple U.S. sanctions programs. The violations, spanning from July 15, 2016 to January 31, 2024, implicated nearly every category of U.
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The Joint Guidelines published by the European Banking Authority (EBA) and the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA have introduced a new level of regulatory scrutiny for crypto-asset service providers (CASPs) and issuers of asset-referenced tokens (ARTs). These guidelines elevate personal and collective competence, impeccable reputation, and demonstrable time-commitment from
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A pricing error in calculating the net asset value (NAV) of the Teucrium 2x Long Daily XRP ETF led to a correction of the previously disclosed NAV on July 18, 2025. The error resulted in a 1.32% difference between the original and revised NAV. The corrected NAV was restated
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Market leaders, policymakers, and government representatives recently called for unified action to strengthen Nigeria's capital market and accelerate capital formation, which is seen as a key pathway to national growth. The call to action was made at the 2025 Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS) National Workshop, where Temi
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The Egyptian Arabian (Themar) Company for Securities and Bonds Brokerage, a non-bank financial services sector company listed on the Egyptian Exchange (EGX), has experienced a notable decrease in its year-to-date (YTD) stock price. According to the EGX, the company's stock price has dropped by 7.80% since the
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Kapitus, a leading provider of financing to small and medium-sized businesses, has announced the closing of a $250 million asset-backed securitization (ABS) and the upsizing of its corporate note to $95 million. These transactions mark another milestone in a period of significant growth for the company, which has already demonstrated
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Appian, a leader in process orchestration with AI, has been recognized in three new reports from Chartis Research across risk management, financial crime and compliance, and client lifecycle management. These recognitions highlight Appian's role in helping financial institutions through AI and process orchestration. Appian was named in the
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Raya Holding, a leading entity in the non-bank financial services sector, has witnessed a substantial shift in its stock price, reflecting a massive move in its year-to-date price change percentage. As of July 21, 2025, the stock closed at EGP 3.24, with a year-to-date price change percentage that signifies
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Crusonia Wealth Advisors LLC, an independent Registered Investment Advisor (RIA), has announced the addition of Collin Schmidt, a Certified Financial Planner (CFP), to its team as a Partner and Senior Wealth Advisor. Schmidt brings over a decade of experience in financial planning, investment management, and tax planning, and will work
