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By Milan Rojan July 20, 2026 Digital Payments Digital Transformation Financial Inclusion GlobalPay has launched GlobalPay Connect, a forex card distribution platform designed to expand access to multi-currency forex cards through RBI-licensed financial institutions across India. Srikrishna Narasimhan, Chief Executive Officer and Whole-Time Director at GlobalPay, said: “The launch of GlobalPay Connect represents an important strategic milestone as we expand from being a forex card issuer to creating a wider distribution network through trusted partners. We believe institutions with the right regulatory credentials and customer reach deserve access to a robust, compliant and scalable forex solution that enables them to…

Hinckley & Rugby for Intermediaries launched new buy-to-let two-year discounted products at up to 80% loan-to-value, with rates starting at 4.99%, and cut its limited-company buy-to-let two-year discounted product at 70% LTV by 40bps to 5% from 5.40%, with a £1,249 fee. HSBC UK reduced mortgage rates by up to 30bps across its range, cutting two-year tracker mortgages at 60% and 85% LTV with a £999 fee to 4.09% and 4.44%, respectively, and lowering five-year fixed 60% LTV purchase products with a £999 fee to 4.49%, or 4.46% for Premier customers. InterBay cut rates on selected limited-edition commercial investment and semi-commercial products,…

India’s ambition to achieve net-zero emissions by 2070 requires a transition that is not only low-carbon but also inclusive and equitable. This green transition will impact fossil fuel-dependent sectors, such as coal mining, thermal power, cement, steel, and automobiles, that are vital to India’s economy and workforce. The consequences will be especially acute in regions like Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha, which have historically driven industrial growth through coal and carbon-intensive activities. The economies and revenues of these states are heavily dependent on these industries. Hence, the green transition must go beyond emissions reduction to address livelihoods, social equity, and regional…

Introduction & Market Context Digital Realty Trust () presented its second-quarter 2026 financial results on July 23, showcasing what management described as a business “firing on all cylinders” with record performance across multiple metrics. The data center REIT reported core funds from operations of $2.13 per share, excluding net promote income, marking a 14% year-over-year increase and prompting the company to raise its full-year 2026 guidance. Shares rose 3.6% in after-hours trading to $185.80 following the announcement, reflecting investor enthusiasm for the company’s raised outlook and strong demand indicators. The presentation highlighted Digital Realty’s execution across its three strategic pillars:…

Lenders have continued to tweak pricing, policies, and product offerings this week. Here’s a round-up of the key changes brokers should be aware of. This week’s changes span interest rates, fees, lending policies, and refreshed product features, with several lenders updating their offerings ahead of the RBA’s August cash rate decision. NAB lowers 1- and 2-year fixed home loan rates National Australia Bank has reduced its one- and two-year owner-occupier fixed home loan rates by up to 20 basis points, with the largest cut applying to its two-year fixed rate, which now sits at 6.34 per cent. The changes come…

Creators have another sign that major financial companies increasingly view them as business owners: Mastercard is helping launch a debit card built specifically for the creator economy.Manifest Financial announced Thursday that it has partnered with Mastercard on the Manifest Business Debit Mastercard, which combines a business bank account and card with tools for managing creator income, expenses, invoices, taxes, and payments. SEE ALSO: The Mashable 101: The creators defining the internet in 2026 The card is intended for creators whose finances can look very different from those of a traditional employee. Instead of receiving one predictable paycheck, creators may earn…

Even when a business is losing money, it’s possible for shareholders to make money if they buy a good business at the right price. For example, although Amazon.com made losses for many years after listing, if you had bought and held the shares since 1999, you would have made a fortune. But while the successes are well known, investors should not ignore the very many unprofitable companies that simply burn through all their cash and collapse. So, the natural question for Demae-CanLtd (TSE:2484) shareholders is whether they should be concerned by its rate of cash burn. In this article, we…

GARBSEN, GERMANY – July 23, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) – LPKF Laser & Electronics SE operated in a persistently challenging macroeconomic and geopolitical environment during the first half of 2026. While business – particularly in the solar segment – is suffering from investment reluctance and the fact that the technological shift toward perovskites has not yet materialized, the company is further expanding its position in the market for Advanced Packaging with glass and driving forward its internal transformation with the North Star program. In the first half of 2026, LPKF generated revenue of EUR 36.5 million, down 38.3% from the prior-year figure…

Gold loan-focused NBFC IFL Finance has filed preliminary IPO papers with Sebi to raise funds. The offering includes fresh issue and OFS to support capital base.New Delhi, Jul 23 (PTI) Gold loan-focused NBFC IFL Finance has filed preliminary papers with capital markets regulator Sebi to raise funds through an initial public offering (IPO).The proposed IPO comprises a fresh issue of up to 3.55 crore equity shares and an offer-for-sale (OFS) of up to 30 lakh equity shares by existing shareholders, according to the draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) filed on Wednesday.The New Delhi-based non-deposit-taking NBFC proposes to utilise the proceeds…

Audiera leads crypto gains with a 5.24% surge amid growing interest in blockchain music platforms.Audiera (BEAT), a decentralized music streaming platform, surged 5.24% to $2.60, driven by rising interest in blockchain-based music royalty solutions. Other notable gainers include Hedera (HBAR) up 4.86%, Ethena (ENA) and Ondo (ONDO) both up 3.55%, … Source link