Asian Financial Forum in Hong Kong: Day One
“Financial technology is the future and we are determined to make it ours” was the rallying call from the chief of Hong Kong on the opening day of the city’s two-day Asian Financial Forum (AFF). In its 16th year, the forum has returned as an in-person event in Hong Kong for the first time in […]
UK Fintech News Roundup: The Latest Stories 11/01
Every Wednesday, we delve into the latest fintech updates from across the UK. This week brings updates from NatWest, NerdWallet, CMC Markets, Prograd and more. Kids in the UK have ambitious savings goals for 2023 Prepaid debit card and pocket money app NatWest Rooster Money has revealed that thousands of children across the UK are […]
Global Fintech Investment Fell in 2022, Innovate Finance Reveals
Innovate Finance, an industry body representing the UK fintech community, has revealed that global fintech investment levels fell in 2022. The Innovate Finance research detailed how the total investment into fintech globally reached $92billion in 2022. The sum represents a decrease of 30 per cent compared to 2021, in which the industry amassed an investment […]
Mega Millions jackpot soars to 2nd largest in its history
The Mega Millions jackpot has reached an estimated $1.35 billion — the second-largest in the lottery’s history — after no winner snagged the big prize in Tuesday night’s drawing, officials said.Read More
California received 400 to 600 percent above average rainfall. And more is on the way
• In pictures: California’s flooding • California’s dilemma: How do you harness an epic amount of rain in a water-scarce state? Let it flood, scientists sayRead More
Passengers in India stuck on runway as their flight takes off without them
A group of passengers at India’s Bengaluru airport experienced a particular kind of flight envy as they watched their own plane take off without them.Read More
How this airport was transformed into a spaceport
As Virgin Orbit undertook its latest satellite mission this week — the sixth for the space exploration company — the conditions were a little different from its usual US desert setting.Read More
Analysis: What the return of Chinese tourists means for the global economy
In the years before Covid, China was the world’s most important source of international travelers. Its 155 million tourists spent more than a quarter of a trillion dollars beyond its borders in 2019.Read More
Travel expert explains why you should book your dream vacation now
The Points Guy managing editor Clint Henderson says that now is the best time to book your dream vacation because he expects prices for flights to international destinations to go up dramatically due to a spike in demand as more countries ease Covid restrictions.Read More
Federal officials say they are acting on ‘thousands’ of complaints related to Southwest meltdown
Federal officials say they are acting on “thousands” of complaints by Southwest Airlines customers after its days-long holiday travel meltdown — including complaints that Southwest is not making good on its pledge to issue refunds.Read More
