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Steve Boms explains how open finance and Section 1033 could reshape competition, inclusion, and fintech growth in the U.S. financial system.  By Steve Boms, Executive Director, FDATA.     Discover top fintech news and events! Subscribe to FinTech Weekly’s newsletter Read by executives at JP Morgan, Coinbase, Blackrock, Klarna and more     In the United States, competition in financial services has long been driven by innovation. From ATMs to remote check deposit and peer-to-peer payments to cash-flow underwriting, new technologies have expanded consumer choice and convenience. The next phase of financial innovation, however, depends on a more fundamental issue:…

Exclusive-Ex-BOJ chief Kuroda calls for rate hikes, tighter fiscal policy

In a market where valuations are elevated and volatility can return quickly, investors are rewarding companies that combine high earnings growth with financial strength. Screening for stocks with: EPS growth above 20%. Low debt-to-equity ratios. Strong free cash flow. Positive analyst revisions. Can help identify names with both offensive upside and defensive stability. Here are five U.S. stocks that fit the profile.1. Nvidia (NVDA)Sector: Semiconductors Growth Profile: Explosive AI-driven earnings expansion NVIDIA (NASDAQ:) remains one of the fastest-growing large-cap companies, fuelled by AI accelerator demand. Balance Sheet Strength: Strong cash position Manageable debt levels Significant operating leverage While valuation remains…

Diageo on Wednesday said it was cutting its dividend in half as it reduced its sales outlook, citing American consumer reluctance to spend due to affordability concerns.

Introduction: British energy bills to fall by £117 a yearGood morning, and welcome to our rolling coverage of business, the financial markets and the world economy.Energy bills in Great Britain will fall by £117 to a typical annual bill of £1,641 from April, the regulator Ofgem announced this morning.It announced a 7% reduction of the energy price cap for the period covering 1 April to 30 June.This change amounts to a reduction of about £10 a month for the average household using both electricity and gas, Ofgem said. This is more than £200 lower than a year ago.Tim Jarvis, director…

Cary Street Partners Financial LLC lowered its position in shares of Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM – Free Report) by 5.4% in the third quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The fund owned 124,442 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock after selling 7,168 shares during the period. Cary Street Partners Financial LLC’s holdings in Exxon Mobil were worth $14,031,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently made changes to their positions in XOM. Ipsen Advisor Group LLC grew its position in Exxon Mobil by 1.6% in the third quarter. Ipsen…

The chip maker’s results are unlikely to be much of a catalyst for the stock as investors look forward to the GTC in March, one analyst says

eNovate, a subsidiary of eFinance Investment Group, and Cobi, a UAE-headquartered AI-native customer intelligence platform, have entered into a strategic partnership to integrate AI-powered intelligence across Egypt’s digital payment ecosystemThe collaboration, enabled through Mastercard’s Engage programme, is designed to redefine how young people across Egypt engage with digital financial services. By combining eNovate’s payment suite with Cobi’s engagement platform, financial institutions will gain access to a new level of intelligence, personalisation, and behavioural insight.Targeting the youth segment with ‘Rize’The initiative will initially roll out through the Rize app, eNovate’s flagship digital wallet. Cobi’s intelligence layer will be used to power…

In an exclusive interview with Reuters, former Bank of Japan chief, Haruhiko Kuroda expressed concerns about potential inflationary upswing coming from Takaichi’s big spending plans and a weak yen. Kuroda is famous for leading the BoJ during the Abenomics era. He launched a massive monetary stimulus in 2013 in an attempt to bring Japan out of deflation. Now, Kuroda is calling for tighter monetary and fiscal policy as the economic context is the opposite of what he experienced in the last decade. “When Abenomics was deployed, Japan was suffering from deflation and a strong yen. Now, Japan is experiencing inflation…

(RTTNews) – Ageas (AGS.BR) reported that its fiscal 2025 Group Net Operating Result was 1.65 billion euros, an increase of 33% from last year. Net Operating Earnings per share was 8.80 euros compared to 6.78 euros. Adjusted for one-off impact, assuming a 25% tax rate, Net Operating Result would amount to 1.35 billion euros, representing an year-on-year growth of more than 9%. Net Result was 1.71 billion euros compared to 1.12 billion euros, prior year. Fiscal 2025 Gross inflows were 19.62 billion euros compared to 18.31 billion euros, last year. For fiscal 2026, the Group expects Net Operating Result to…