
UK fintech activity remains robust despite investment decline in 2025. The first half of 2025 saw significant acquisitions and partnerships in UK fintech, though investment fell by five per cent. Threats from emerging financial hubs continue to challenge the sector.

Planet Mark appoints Avital Johanan as Managing Director. She succeeds founder Steve Malkin and will lead the sustainability certification provider’s focus on supply chain management, crucial for businesses aiming for carbon reduction and net zero targets….

Nitricity secures $50 million to expand organic fertilizer production. The cleantech firm aims to scale its low-emission nitrogen fertilizer technology, addressing global greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing agricultural sustainability. The investment supports expansion in the US and Europe….

ServiceNow and Socialsuite launch combined sustainability and risk solution. The collaboration aims to enhance ESG compliance using AI and software, integrating sustainability and risk management capabilities to meet evolving regulatory requirements effectively….

The Supreme Court will decide if Trump overreached on tariffs. The justices will hear the fast-tracked case in November, with up to $1 trillion in duties at stake. The ruling could redefine trade powers and reshape the balance between Congress and the presidency.

Cloud demand is soaring across industries amid AI-enabled infrastructure transformation. Oracle’s remaining performance obligations jumped to $455 billion, reflecting the speed of adoption and investor confidence. AI workloads, multicloud strategies and hyperscale build-outs are reshaping cloud from optional service into critical corporate infrastructure.

EU businesses reconsider sustainability amid regulatory delays. Recent EU regulatory delays are prompting businesses to rethink sustainability strategies. Many companies are using the extra time to enhance data quality and integrate environmental metrics into operations, shifting focus from short-term compliance to long-term sustainability goals….

US holiday sales growth is projected to slow sharply this season. Deloitte forecasts a 2.9 % to 3.4 % increase for 2025, marking the weakest rate since the pandemic. In-store sales are losing momentum, while e-commerce continues to grow steadily despite inflationary pressure.

Singapore’s central bank announces $510m for green infrastructure. The Monetary Authority of Singapore has raised $510 million for the Green Investments Partnership, focusing on sustainable infrastructure in Southeast and South Asia, with support from global financial entities and the European Commission….

Electric Hydrogen acquires Ambient Fuels, partners with Generate Capital. The acquisition and partnership aim to meet increasing demand for clean hydrogen. Electric Hydrogen’s collaboration with Generate Capital will reduce hydrogen project costs and provide comprehensive development and financing solutions….