FDI in 2026-turbulent times

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Mastercard, UBS and Paytm

Share with friend    View in browser DECODED Banking & Payments December 22, 2025 SPOTLIGHT READ FDI in 2026: regional experts weigh in on future trends As global FDI declines, regional experts comment on the biggest trends that will affect different locations – from tariff uncertainty to the race for critical minerals to AI. LATEST NEWS IN YOUR INDUSTRY Bank of America to increase bonuses for investment bankers – report The company is also planning to expand the investment banking division’s overall bonus pool after the increase in deal activity this year.   UBS reportedly prepares for further job reductions in mid-January UBS is said to be approaching the final year of its Credit Suisse integration, which was acquired in a government-brokered emergency deal in 2023.   Paytm’s payment aggregator licence expanded for offline, cross-border transactions With the RBI approval, Paytm now possesses PA licences covering all major segments, including online, offline, and cross-border payments.   Italy’s Treasury agrees to sell digital payments unit PagoPA to Poste Italiane Earlier this year, PagoPA encountered disagreements over its valuation in the planned sale to Poste Italiane.   Visa, Mastercard agree to pay combined $167.5m in ATM fee lawsuit The settlement is intended to benefit potentially millions of those who paid unreimbursed access fees for cash withdrawals at non-bank ATMs.    Ajman Bank introduces Digital Extension to expand smart banking services The new digital facility allows customers to access core banking functions through a digital platform, focused on convenience and Shariah compliance.    MUFG Bank to acquire 20% stake in India’s Shriram Finance for $4.3bn The investment agreement was reached between MUFG Bank, Shriram Finance, and its major shareholders, Shriram Ownership Trust and Shriram Capital Private Limited. Augmented Reality: Strategic Intelligence   Augmented reality allows users to see the real world overlaid with digital data. According to GlobalData forecasts, global AR market revenue will exceed $87 billion by 2030, up from nearly $30 billion in 2024 at CAGR of 20%. Software makes up the largest part of the AR market, with smartphones the primary devices used to access AR applications today. Discover more today.  Request a Sample Transform your B2B approach with our marketing solutions Engage and influence key prospects with industry-leading business intelligence and award-winning journalism, trusted by Coca-Cola, Siemens, and many others. Interested in learning more? Request Demo Expand your subscription to other sectors   Subscribe to our other newsletters here. Was this email forwarded to you? Sign up here. Prefer a podcast? Instant Insights ranks in the top 10% of podcasts globally - follow us on Spotify, Apple, YouTube, and Amazon Music.   What keeps your CEO up at night? Generative AI, ESG, and disruptive technologies.  What is thematic intelligence and why do business executives need it?   Predict the future Find business opportunities based on 150 million+ signals showing what your customers and competitors will do in the next 5 years. GlobalData  At GlobalData we have a proven track record in helping thousands of companies, government organizations, and industry professionals benefit from faster, more informed decisions. You can update your communication preferences to make sure you receive the right information for you.  GlobalData, John Carpenter House | Registered in England No. 03925319, John Carpenter Street, London, EC4Y 0AN, United Kingdom   Unsubscribe  |   Manage Preferences London