Tagged: Research Study

June 27, 2026 @ 4:48 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

A recent report released in Q2 2026 delivers a strong and seemingly concerning message for private equity investors: the once-attractive revenue cycle management (RCM) sector faces profound disruption from agentic artificial intelligence, specifically Agentic AI. The report projects that the overall RCM revenue pool could… Read More

June 27, 2026 @ 12:34 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

TRM Labs has pointed out that wildlife trafficking stands as one of the planet’s most destructive and profitable criminal enterprises. TRM Labs also explained in a blog post that it now generates between $23 billion and as much as $281 billion annually when linked crimes… Read More

June 24, 2026 @ 1:34 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A recent working paper from the Bank of England sheds light on the complex dynamics between traditional banks and non-bank lenders in the UK’s unsecured lending market for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Authored by Negar Mohammadi Jazi and Felipe Netto, Staff Working Paper No…. Read More

June 16, 2026 @ 8:42 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A new report posits that private equity professionals are increasingly focusing on artificial intelligence as a transformative force, even as they grapple with a stubborn backlog of older portfolio holdings that resist easy exits. PitchBook’s Q2 2026 US PE survey, conducted in May among general… Read More

June 15, 2026 @ 2:19 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

A new report shares that the US private equity middle market kicked off 2026 on a solid note, with deal value climbing to $103.8 billion—a 10.7% increase from the prior year and the strongest first-quarter performance in five years. According to PitchBook data, this figure also exceeded… Read More

June 8, 2026 @ 1:13 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Artificial intelligence (AI) is now said to be fundamentally reshaping digital economies across global jurisdictions. South Korea and Taiwan have emerged as hubs driving tech advancements and market gains in the semiconductor and broader AI ecosystem. According to the latest Citi Research, AI-fueled demand has… Read More

June 2, 2026 @ 9:09 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

PitchBook has indicated that consumer AI continues to evolve with adoption surging alongside advances in frontier language models. According to PitchBook’s latest analysis, generative AI app downloads surged from around 200 million in 2022 to approximately 3.8 billion in 2025, while mobile in-app purchase revenue… Read More

June 2, 2026 @ 12:30 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Foreign direct investment (FDI) across Europe experienced a modest decline during this past year primarily due to ongoing economic pressures and geopolitical uncertainties. Yet the European continent has now demonstrated notable resilience, drawing more than 5,000 new investment projects and maintaining strong investor faith in… Read More

June 1, 2026 @ 11:33 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A recent report from Experian highlights just how affordability challenges continue to influence consumer behavior in the vehicle financing market. As vehicle prices rise, buyers are increasingly opting for extended repayment periods to keep monthly costs in check, while refinancing activity gains momentum amid easing… Read More

May 31, 2026 @ 2:57 am By Omar Faridi  |  

PitchBook has indicated in a new report that the cybersecurity venture capital landscape entered 2026 with notable stability in capital deployment, even as deal volume reached its lowest point in years. According to PitchBook data, total deal value in the first quarter held nearly flat… Read More

May 30, 2026 @ 8:38 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Kaspersky has indicated in a report that cybercriminals continue to favor low-tech, high-impact methods centered on stealing and misusing credentials. A global analysis from Kaspersky Security Services underscores this reality: in 2025, techniques involving password guessing and the abuse of valid accounts proved among the… Read More

May 29, 2026 @ 2:42 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

A research study by FTSE Russell highlights the accelerating shift of private markets into mainstream portfolios among wealthy US based investors. The 2026 U.S. Wealth Pulse Survey underscores how younger generations, particularly Millennials, are driving this trend with their appetite for higher-risk, longer-term opportunities. While… Read More

May 28, 2026 @ 1:05 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has recently shared seemingly promising results and key research findings from Project Agorá, highlighting how tokenization of central bank reserves and commercial bank deposits could significantly streamline wholesale cross-border payments. This public-private initiative demonstrates that programmable platforms leveraging tokenized… Read More

May 21, 2026 @ 9:36 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Visa (NYSE: V) has released its latest online / digital threats research report, underscoring a significant evolution in the payments fraud landscape. As network-level security measures grow more robust, fraudsters are pivoting toward sophisticated social engineering tactics enhanced by artificial intelligence. These approaches focus on… Read More

May 21, 2026 @ 6:46 am By Omar Faridi  |  

PitchBook has indicated in a new research report that French private markets entered 2026 on a subdued note, with private equity (PE) activity reaching its weakest levels in years amid economic pressures and global uncertainty. However, venture capital (VC) showed greater staying power, and analysts… Read More

May 20, 2026 @ 9:14 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

PitchBook has indicated that private equity and venture capital investors experienced a nuanced quarter in late 2025, as global markets demonstrated resilience amid trade tensions and geopolitical uncertainties. According to PitchBook’s latest analysis, public markets benefited from AI-driven optimism and a key US Federal Reserve… Read More

May 19, 2026 @ 8:57 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A recent report indicates that European venture capital valuations grew robustly in the first quarter of 2026, according to PitchBook’s latest analysis. Median deal values across the region climbed 38.1% year-over-year to €2.9 million, outpacing the US, where they dipped 9.6% to €3.6 million. PitchBook… Read More

May 19, 2026 @ 7:21 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Stablecoins have surged from niche crypto tools to foundational infrastructure for global finance. These fiat-pegged digital assets combine the stability of traditional currencies with blockchain’s speed, transparency, and programmability. As of April 2026, total stablecoin circulation exceeds $316 billion, up sharply from prior years, with… Read More

May 15, 2026 @ 12:16 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Lloyds Banking Group has released new analysis revealing how digital banking product development and tech advancements could deliver a £100 billion economic boost to UK households over the next decade. The research, published on 11 May 2026, estimates this equates to roughly £3,500 in added… Read More

May 14, 2026 @ 8:40 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) has released new research illustrating how tokenized versions of conventional assets, paired with near-instant collateral transfers, could deliver substantial gains in capital efficiency and liquidity management for financial institutions. The findings underscore a compelling near-term opportunity for the… Read More