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Jastra is an editor, writer, and PR specialist with years of experience in the news, research, and report writing. Over the years, she has worked in different fields of journalism and public relations, including politics, economy, and financial markets.
When the term unicorn emerged back in 2013, there were no more than forty private companies with a market valuation of one billion dollars in […]
Mobile Wallets to Become $1trn Industry this Year
The global shift towards a cashless society presents a huge opportunity for mobile wallets, with millions of people using this payment method. Mobile wallets wiped […]
Europe’s Top 3 Stock Exchanges valued at $10.8trn
2019 was an active year for European stock markets, with some of them reaching record highs. Although almost every country in Europe has a stock […]
Fintech Lending Industry to Hit $390.5bn by 2023
Although traditional banks still hold the largest market share for consumer and business loans, there has been a considerable demand for fintech lending in recent […]
Robo-advisor Industry to hit $1.4trn This Year
Investing through online platforms, known as robo-advisors, has become popular over recent years, largely because of their cheaper fees and lower saving entry points compared […]
Global Business Crowdlending to top $290bn in 2023
The global crowdlending industry has grown dramatically over the past decade, particularly in the business sector. This method of raising cash, commonly known as peer-to-peer […]
Digital Payments to Hit Record $4.7trn in 2020
Digital payments have had a huge impact on the global payments industry traditionally dominated by cash, credit cards, debit cards, and prepaid cards. The surge […]
The Dollar Remains the Dominant Currency with 88 per cent of all Forex Transactions in 2019
As the world’s dominant currency, the US dollar maintained its leading role in forex trading last year. The US dollar was on the side of […]
Daily FX Volume Increased 40% Over the Last Decade
The year 2019 showed a return of a strong upward trend in the global foreign exchange market. After the dip recorded in 2016, daily turnover […]