Merit Financial Advisors, a Georgia-based financial advisory firm, has announced the acquisition of Safeguard Wealth Management. This strategic move enhances Merit’s digital marketing capabilities, particularly through Safeguard’s successful YouTube platform, and adds $597 million in assets to Merit’s portfolio.
Ashland Place Finance LLC, a commercial aviation financing platform, has successfully completed two new financing facilities for Sirius Aviation Capital Holdings Limited. These facilities cover two A320-200 aircraft currently leased to Peach Aviation in Japan and Volaris in Mexico.
Pearl Diver Credit Company Inc. reported its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025. The quarter reflected a mix of increased investment income and higher expenses, along with market-driven unrealized losses affecting CLO equity valuations.
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Clara Capital, a leading provider of customized financing for small and medium-sized businesses, has unveiled three major enhancements to its product and partner offerings: same-day commission payments for Independent Sales Organizations (ISOs), extended 12-month funding terms, and new pricing tiers with lower rates across the board.
Venzee Technologies Inc. (TSXV: VENZ) is advancing its acquisition of Jasper Software as a Service (SaaS) Product Information Management (PIM) Solution business from Digital Commerce Payments Inc. (DCP), following conditional approvals from the TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV) and its shareholders.
Airwallex, a global business banking innovator, has acquired a majority stake in PT Skye Sab Indonesia, a Category 1 licensed PJP (Penyedia Jasa Pembayaran) provider. The move strengthens Airwallex’s presence in Southeast Asia and offers Indonesian merchants a gateway to global markets.
The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) has reached a major milestone in digital finance: its subsidiary, The Depository Trust Company (DTC), has received a No-Action Letter (NAL) from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, allowing it to launch a tokenization service for real-world, DTC-custodied assets. The initiative is expected to roll out in the second half of 2026.
Behavox, the AI company turning complex data into actionable business insights, has earned a place on the prestigious RegTech100 2026 list, which spotlights the most innovative companies shaping the future of regulatory compliance.
BanKo, the microfinance arm of the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), is taking a major step in its digital transformation by partnering with ACI Worldwide, a global payments technology provider. The collaboration will implement ACI’s issuing and acquiring platform, modernizing BanKo’s payments infrastructure and enabling fast, seamless omnichannel transactions.
State Street Investment Management and Galaxy Asset Management are joining forces to push traditional finance into the blockchain era. The duo announced the upcoming State Street Galaxy Onchain Liquidity Sweep Fund (SWEEP), a tokenized private liquidity fund designed to offer qualified investors 24/7 onchain liquidity via PYUSD stablecoins. Ondo Finance is expected to seed the fund with roughly $200 million.
Zilch, the UK-based consumer payments platform, is officially entering the payments big league. The company has secured a payments services licence from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), a milestone that removes its reliance on third-party providers and opens the door to faster innovation—including stablecoin integration.
Stablecoins are no longer just a crypto novelty—they’re becoming a practical tool for businesses managing global payments. Worldwide Stablecoin Payment Network (WSPN) is taking the lead, announcing a strategic partnership with ArrivalX, a global digital payments and settlement platform. Together, the two aim to overhaul cross-border payments and treasury operations by merging stablecoin technology with next-gen payment infrastructure.
