★ Daily Intelligence Briefings (DIBs)Economics & TradeFinanceTechnology Brazilian Fintech Startup Funding Surges on Open Banking Reform and Digital Accessibility VC funding surged in Latin America last year, led by Brazilian fintech startups. Brazil has seen a wave of investment…McAlinden Research PartnersJanuary 26, 2022
★ Daily Intelligence Briefings (DIBs)⦁ Theme TrackerFinanceMarketsMonetary Policy Banking Industry Breakout Stumbles on Weaker Earnings, Flatter Yield Curve US financial sector earnings are in full-swing, but several major banks have posted disappointing results for Q4 2021. Despite strong…McAlinden Research PartnersJanuary 19, 2022
★ Daily Intelligence Briefings (DIBs)⦁ Theme TrackerFinanceServicesTechnology Payment Stocks Pummeled, But BNPL and Digital Asset Transformation Could Propel Growth in 2022 The fintech sector has slipped into a significant downtrend over the last few months. Concerns over macroeconomic factors, specifically the…McAlinden Research PartnersDecember 6, 2021
★ Daily Intelligence Briefings (DIBs)Economics & TradeFinancePolitics & Policy Hong Kong Faces an Uncertain Future as CCP Crackdowns Curb Corporate Appeal The Chinese Communist Party's ongoing regulatory and social reforms in the mainland are sending shivers through Hong Kong's economy. Cash raised…McAlinden Research PartnersNovember 3, 2021
★ Daily Intelligence Briefings (DIBs)⦁ Theme TrackerFinanceMarketsMonetary PolicyPolitics & Policy Improving Stablecoin Sentiment Set the Stage for Crypto’s Record Run, But New Regulations and CBDCs Could Create Uncertainty Prior to Bitcoin's ripping price action over the last month, Tether scored a victory in ongoing litigation when a judge tossed…McAlinden Research PartnersOctober 26, 2021
★ Daily Intelligence Briefings (DIBs)FinanceMarketsServices BNPL Services Gain on Strong Retail Demand, But Regulatory Concerns Arise Adoption of buy now, pay later (BNPL) services continues to accelerate among major retailers and fintech firms. Demand for BNPL…McAlinden Research PartnersOctober 25, 2021
★ Daily Intelligence Briefings (DIBs)⦁ Theme TrackerFinanceMarkets Investment Banking Likely to Lead Financial Sector Earnings, Best Days Yet to Come for Lending Profits US bank earnings are expected to show Q3 profit growth of 20% YoY, but scrutiny of rising costs and slower…McAlinden Research PartnersOctober 12, 2021
★ Daily Intelligence Briefings (DIBs)⦁ Theme TrackerCommoditiesEnergy & EnvironmentFinancePolitics & Policy Bitcoin Goes Even Greener: Utility-Scale Renewables, Nuclear Power, Eliminating Natural Gas Waste Despite more than three quarters of Bitcoin's vast energy usage being supplied by sources of renewable energy, the most relentless…McAlinden Research PartnersOctober 6, 2021
★ Daily Intelligence Briefings (DIBs)⦁ Theme TrackerFinanceMarketsTechnology Ethereum Demand for DeFi, Staking Expands as Exchange Supply Continues Shrinking As demand for Ethereum (ETH) continues to rise, the amount of ETH available on exchanges has plunged to a two-year low…McAlinden Research PartnersAugust 24, 2021
★ Daily Intelligence Briefings (DIBs)⦁ Theme TrackerFinanceMarketsMonetary Policy US Banks Capitalize on Increased Dealmaking, New Limits on Financial Sector Consolidation Linger US Banks are setting up for another strong year as they continue to rake in impressive revenues, bolstered by an ongoing wave of…McAlinden Research PartnersJuly 19, 2021