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.
WSPN has taken a major step in bridging blockchain and real-world trade finance. The regulated stablecoin infrastructure provider recently facilitated a stablecoin-denominated, asset-backed trade finance transaction for Australian commodity exporter JOC Australia Pty Ltd, marking one of the first times global physical commodities have been financed entirely on-chain.
UK retailers are feeling the squeeze from fraud like never before. According to payabl.’s Fraud in Europe report, nearly half of UK retail leaders (48%) have considered closing or scaling back their operations due to fraud’s financial and reputational impact.
Coinbax, a fintech providing trust and programmable escrow for stablecoin payments, has officially joined Jack Henry™’s Fintech Integration Network (FIN). This move opens the door for Coinbax to integrate with Jack Henry’s core banking platforms, giving banks and credit unions a regulated way to explore digital asset payments.
Cardless, a leading credit card technology platform, is the engine behind Bilt Card 2.0, a trio of new credit cards that for the first time lets homeowners earn rewards on mortgage payments. The platform provides the full digital infrastructure that powers card activation, autopay, transaction management, and dispute resolution—all embedded within the Bilt app.
SWBC Payment Protection Group is modernizing the way borrowers file payment protection claims. The company has unveiled an enhanced borrower portal that allows clients to submit claims and supporting documentation online, including fully fillable Spanish-language forms. The move promises faster processing times and a more inclusive digital experience.
State Street Investment Management has announced a strategic minority investment in Groww Asset Management Limited (Groww AMC), the asset management arm of India’s fast-growing digital investment platform Billionbrains Garage Ventures. The deal, pending regulatory approval, reflects State Street’s push to democratize investing while expanding its footprint in one of the world’s most promising wealth markets.
Winston Pierce, a new AI-powered trading firm, has officially launched in Canada, promising high-speed, high-precision trading solutions for investors navigating increasingly complex global markets.
Klarna, the global digital bank and flexible payments provider, has launched instant peer-to-peer (P2P) payments across 13 European markets, letting users send money to friends and family directly through the Klarna app. The feature aims to make transfers as seamless as handing someone cash—but with the safety of a regulated bank.
Visa and BVNK, a leading provider of stablecoin infrastructure, have announced a strategic partnership that will integrate BVNK’s technology into Visa Direct, the $1.7 trillion money movement network. The collaboration will allow select business clients to fund payouts with stablecoins and enable recipients to receive payments directly in digital dollars.
AIR Asset Management (AIR) has officially promoted Taylor Garvey to Managing Director and welcomed her to the Board of the Life Insurance Settlement Association (LISA), reflecting her growing influence in the life settlement and alternative investment sectors.
