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India–UK Free Trade Agreement: Forging a Future-Ready Economic Partnership

July 2025 marks a historic turning point in UK–India relations. The signing of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between two of the world’s most...

The Next Billion Users: Why Africa’s Wallet Boom Matters to Global Fintechs

Breaking the Scale Barrier: What 'Next Billion' Means As Africa's mobile wallets surge, the continent is rapidly emerging as the gateway to the next billion...

AE Coin: Can the UAE’s Digital Currency Blueprint Shape the Future of Global Finance

As global interest in central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) accelerates, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is making bold moves...

Dubai Steps Into the Spotlight: Can the Gulf City Become the World’s Next Fintech Capital?

The European Union’s recent removal of the United Arab Emirates from its financial crime watchlist signals a pivotal moment...

Crypto, Stablecoins, and Fiat – A New Era of Hybrid Finance

Setting the Stage The global financial system is undergoing a fundamental shift. Traditional fiat currencies such as the British pound...

Passporting Denied: Why the UK-EU Deal Fails Fintech and Financial Firms

The May 2025 UK-EU summit delivered modest progress on agricultural trade and security cooperation, but for the financial services...

Fintech and the UK-India Corridor: Unlocking Opportunities Post-Trade Deal

A current affairs piece exploring the implications of the UK-India trade agreement for the fintech sector, focusing on talent...

The Gig Economy and Fintech: Tailored Financial Solutions for a Flexible Workforce

1. Introduction: The Symbiotic Rise of the Gig Economy and Fintech The world of work is undergoing a seismic shift....