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MoneyGram has partnered with Mastercard to transform digital money transfers, enhancing customer experiences through faster, secure, and near real-time transactions. By integrating Mastercard Move, MoneyGram expands its services to 38 receiving markets and nearly 10 billion endpoints globally. The collaboration promises cost-effective solutions, improved financial accessibility, and a digital-first approach. MoneyGram CEO Anthony Soohoo emphasized the partnership’s potential to empower communities, while Mastercard’s Chiro Aikat highlighted the importance of secure and efficient transactions. This alliance is set to significantly impact the digital payments landscape, aiming for seamless, affordable, and secure cross-border payments.
ArmourZero Secures Gobi Partners Investment to Streamline Cybersecurity Solutions for Businesses
Gobi Partners, a leading Asian venture capital firm, has invested in ArmourZero, a cloud-based cybersecurity company specializing in AI-driven Application Security and Security-as-a-Service (SECaaS). The investment, part of the Gobi Dana Impak Ventures fund supported by Khazanah Nasional Berhad, will help ArmourZero expand its offerings in Southeast Asia. Founded in 2022, ArmourZero provides an integrated cybersecurity platform with key products like ShieldOne and ScoutTwo, targeting small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) facing significant cyber threats. CEO Tho Kit Hoong aims to simplify cybersecurity for all businesses, while Gobi Partners recognizes the importance of supporting SMEs in digital protection.
SEC Dismisses Kraken Lawsuit as Crypto Regulatory Landscape Evolves
Kraken announced that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has agreed to dismiss its lawsuit against the company, a significant milestone for the cryptocurrency industry. The dismissal, which is with prejudice, means the lawsuit cannot be refiled, and Kraken made no admission of wrongdoing, paid no penalties, or changed its business practices. The SEC initially accused Kraken of running an unregistered securities exchange. Kraken attributed the dismissal to recent leadership changes and criticized the previous “regulation-by-enforcement” approach. The company remains committed to collaborating with regulators to foster a clear framework for digital assets, indicating a potential shift towards a favorable regulatory environment.
China’s Local Government Bonds Surge in Popularity: New Index and Reforms Drive Investor Interest
Foreign investment in China’s bond market is increasing, but international exposure to local government bonds (LGBs) remains limited, with LGBs making up 28% of the market yet less than 1% of foreign holdings. Concerns over credit risk, liquidity, and transparency deter investors. While confidence in Chinese government bonds (CGBs) grows, LGBs lag behind. The Chinese government is implementing initiatives like the Hidden Debt Swap Program to boost investor confidence and improve fiscal transparency. The issuance of LGBs rose to RMB 9.8 trillion in 2024, and new benchmarks, such as the FTSE BOC China Local Government Bond Index Series, aim to enhance investment appeal.
Discover the Future of Wealth Management: FinTech Global Unveils the Top Innovators in the WealthTech100
FinTech Global has released the 2025 WealthTech100 list, showcasing top firms revolutionizing investment and financial advisory amid market changes. The WealthTech sector is forecasted to grow by $6.08 billion from 2024 to 2028, driven by evolving client expectations and technology advancements. A panel evaluated over 1,200 firms, selecting 100 that demonstrate innovative solutions for wealth management challenges. Notable companies include Abbove, additiv, CAIS, and Croesus, each enhancing client engagement and operational efficiency. Richard Sachar emphasized the need for firms to adapt to hyper-personalized digital experiences, making the WealthTech100 an essential guide for industry leaders navigating this dynamic environment.
Transforming Financial Markets: How Machine Learning is Redefining Fair Value Measurement
Accurate asset valuation, especially for illiquid financial instruments, is increasingly crucial in the evolving financial landscape. Kidbrooke, an analytics platform, explores how machine learning techniques like hierarchical clustering and artificial neural networks (ANNs) can improve the consistency of asset valuations. Fair value measurement, essential under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), reflects an asset’s current worth rather than historical cost. Kidbrooke’s AI models, including Variational Autoencoders and Gaussian Mixture Models, enhance clustering for financial valuation. ANNs further refine yield estimates for Level 2 instruments, reducing pricing errors and integrating alternative datasets, thus increasing accuracy and reliability in asset valuation.