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Marvin Evans

Founder and editor, Fintechbits

Marvin Evans is a finance and fintech professional with 20 years of industry experience, including more than a decade working across the fintech sector. He is the founder of Fintech Bits and Finjobsly, and writes about fintech markets, financial technology, industry trends, innovation and the evolving fintech workforce. His analysis combines hands-on industry experience with data-led research to provide practical insight into the companies, technologies and trends shaping financial services.

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Japan Transforms from Passive Anchor to Capital Powerhouse

Monetary policy normalisation, corporate governance reform and renewed foreign interest are turning Japan into a larger force in global capital flows.

April 28, 2026

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First-time buyers assess gold investment amounts for security.

First-time gold buyers in their 50s and 60s are usually advised to keep it to a small share of the portfolio. Guidelines for using it as protection.

April 28, 2026

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RegTech Advances as Preferred Choice Over Internal Compliance Solutions

Arctic Intelligence argues firms that build their own financial crime risk platforms often end up paying more than they would for a RegTech product.

April 28, 2026

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WhatsApp Poses Compliance Risks for Financial Services Firms

WhatsApp carries around 150 billion messages a day, and regulators keep fining banks that cannot produce records of business done on it.

April 28, 2026

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Cuba Invites Exiles, Entrepreneurs to Drive Economic Reforms

Cuba's Decree-Law 114/2025, operative since 3 April, opens four new partnership routes between state enterprises and private actors, including the diaspora.

April 28, 2026

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Digital health platforms struggle to boost user engagement independently.

Studies suggest about 71% of health app users disengage within 90 days. Digital health platforms struggle to keep people engaged on their own.

April 28, 2026

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Mali Invests $800 Million to Transform Waterway Infrastructure

The $800 million Saint-Louis to Ambidedi waterway turns 900 kilometres of the Senegal River into a trade route, giving landlocked Mali a path to the Atlantic.

April 28, 2026

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Warren Buffett Shares Smart Money Tips for Everyone

Warren Buffett retired as Berkshire Hathaway chief executive at 95 after 60 years, handing over to Greg Abel. His money advice remains simple and durable.

April 28, 2026

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Pagaya secures $500 million ABS deal with 16 investors.

Pagaya's $500 million RPM-2026-2 deal is its largest auto securitisation, drawing 16 investors and lifting its 2026 ABS total above $3.5 billion.

April 28, 2026

Startup News

India's Snabbit Secures $56 Million in Funding Amid Growing Investor Interest in On-Demand Home Services

Susquehanna, Mirae Asset and Bertelsmann India co-led Snabbit's $56 million Series D as investors back India's on-demand home services market.

April 28, 2026

Breaking News

Kazakhstan's Fintech Sector Thrives Amid Rapid Growth by 2026.

Kazakhstan is shifting from oil and gas towards digital finance, positioning itself as a fintech link between Central Asia, Europe and beyond.

April 28, 2026

Lending

Experts Advise on Budgeting for Home Affordability Today

Income, debt-to-income ratio and mortgage terms decide how much house you can afford. Experts explain how to set a realistic buying budget.

April 28, 2026