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• [New] For Fiji and the wider Pacific, fintech may ultimately prove less about disruption and more about connection - connecting islands, connecting underserved communities to finance, and connecting smaller economies to the increasingly digital global economy. The Fintech Times
• As Europe moves towards broader open finance initiatives, Lithuanian fintech firms could find themselves well-positioned to benefit from additional data-sharing frameworks. The Fintech Times
• Unlike larger European financial centers that are focused on wealth management, investment funds or capital markets, Moldova's fintech opportunity is rooted in economic development. The Fintech Times
• At $1.76 trillion, fintech will not be a hedge against traditional finance anymore, it will be traditional finance. TechBullion
• The global fintech CAGR of 18.2% through 2034 tells investors and talent where economic value is being created. TechBullion
• As generational change accelerates, the portion of the UK population preferring fintech services will only increase, supporting the continued growth projected by Mordor Intelligence. TechBullion
• A customer using a fintech app for payments in 2024 might use it for payments, lending, and investing by 2026. TechBullion
• Vendors that move quickly to establish fintech partnerships and regulatory licences in growth markets, particularly India, Nigeria, and Indonesia, will create durable competitive advantages that pure-software platforms cannot easily replicate. Persistence Market Research
• The fintech firms segment is expected to grow at a significant CAGR in the coming years, owing to their digital-first models and strong demand for AI-powered automation across payments, lending, compliance, and engagement services. Precedence Research
• The Middle East and Africa are expected to grow at a notable CAGR in the foreseeable future, as digital banking continues to transform rapidly and fintech investments surge. Precedence Research
• Sectors expected to grow strongly in 2025 and 2026 include AI, fintech, healthtech, clean energy, cybersecurity, space tech, and advanced manufacturing. Mean CEO's BLOG
• Attracting global fintech talent requires creating compelling opportunities within Saudi Arabia's growing ecosystem. Beaumont Capital Markets
• Cross-border payment revenues globally are projected to exceed USD 300 billion annually by 2030 due to rising digital transaction volumes and fintech expansion. Spherical Insights
• Fintech is no longer primarily a Silicon Valley phenomenon but a global opportunity set. TechBullion
• The abundance of opportunity means that Asia Pacific will absorb more fintech capital, develop more fintech companies, and create more financial services jobs than any other region. TechBullion
• Every cross-border transaction within Asia Pacific is an opportunity for fintech. TechBullion
• The next phase, through PSD3 and the wider EU open finance agenda, could give Danish fintech firms more room to build services around data, identity, embedded finance and personalised financial management. The Fintech Times
• Exposure to threats will continue to grow as reliance on technologies managed by TPSPs, such as cloud computing, file transfer systems, artificial intelligence, and fintech solutions, continues to grow. Insurance Journal
• The PBOC unveiled an AI + Finance national framework linking AI with financial system reform - signalling that the next phase of fintech innovation will happen within explicitly supervised frameworks. Digital in Asia
• Saudi Arabia's push through Vision 2030, SAMA's Open Banking Framework, and the rapid growth of digital payments are creating real opportunities for fintech operators, banks, SMEs, and investors alike. LinkedIn
• Global fintech company Revolut will drop the traditional law firm panel as AI advances make it easier to select advisers more suitable to each piece of legal work. Law Gazette

Last updated: 09 July 2026