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Affirm Partners with UATP to Bring Flexible Payment Options to the Global Travel Industry

Affirm, a leading payment network that enables consumers to purchase what they want with flexibility and helps drive merchant growth, has announced a major global long-term partnership with UATP, a network owned and operated by a consortium of airlines worldwide. This collaboration will integrate Affirm’s flexible and transparent installment payment options directly into UATP’s network, which includes thousands of major airlines, rail carriers, and travel agencies.

Affirm Partners with UATP to Bring Flexible Payment Options to the Global Travel Industry

Cross River Launches Global Payments Solution for SMBs & Fintechs

Cross River Bank, a leading technology infrastructure provider offering embedded financial solutions, has announced the launch of its International Payments platform, aimed at simplifying and accelerating cross-border transactions for fintechs and small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs). In partnership with Aion, a modern business finance platform, Cross River leverages its proprietary banking core, flexible API stack, and robust compliance infrastructure to streamline international payments through multiple rails, making global financial operations more accessible, secure, and efficient.

Cross River Launches Global Payments Solution for SMBs & Fintechs

JPMorganChase Commits $14.5M to Modernize Benefits Access

JPMorganChase has announced $14.5 million in philanthropic commitments to drive innovation in public and workplace benefits systems, aiming to improve financial health outcomes for millions of low- to moderate-income (LMI) Americans. The firm’s latest initiative expands its efforts to bridge the gap between wages and long-term wealth building, enabling broader access to critical support systems such as retirement plans, emergency savings, and education benefits. This funding reinforces JPMorganChase’s broader goal of advancing inclusive economic opportunity and financial resilience across the U.S.

JPMorganChase Commits $14.5M to Modernize Benefits Access

Focus Financial Names Birenbaum President, Ferri COO

Focus Financial Partners, a leading partnership of independent fiduciary wealth management firms, has announced the elevation of two key executives: Adam Birenbaum as President and Justin Ferri as Chief Operating Officer. Both appointments underscore the company’s continued evolution toward an integrated, client-first business model. With over $450 billion in client assets across more than 60…

Focus Financial Names Birenbaum President, Ferri COO

Argo Infrastructure Raises $2B to Power Portfolio Growth

Argo Infrastructure Partners, a premier North American mid-market asset manager founded by Jason Zibarras, has announced the successful recap of a series of strategic financings across its expansive portfolio. With a focus on essential infrastructure—including utilities, renewable energy, and digital infrastructure—Argo has raised approximately $2 billion over the past 12 months. These transactions strengthen the capital structures of its 18 portfolio companies, supporting investment, growth, and long-term value creation.

Argo Infrastructure Raises $2B to Power Portfolio Growth

EP Wealth Partners with NBS Financial, Expands Westlake Village Presence

EP Wealth Advisors, a leading fee-only registered investment adviser (RIA), has formed a strategic partnership with NBS Financial Services, a Conejo Valley-based firm with a legacy of more than 40 years. The partnership enhances EP Wealth’s presence in Westlake Village, California, and adds over $230 million in assets under management (AUM) to its portfolio. This move supports EP Wealth’s broader mission of delivering client-first, community-rooted financial planning services nationwide.

EP Wealth Partners with NBS Financial, Expands Westlake Village Presence

Snap Finance Wins Stevie Award for Corporate Social Responsibility

Snap Finance LLC has earned a Bronze Stevie® Award in the “Achievement in Corporate Social Responsibility” category at the 23rd Annual American Business Awards®. This recognition honors the company’s outstanding commitment to community empowerment through its Snap Cares initiative an ambitious corporate social responsibility (CSR) program focused on long-term impact.

Snap Finance Wins Stevie Award for Corporate Social Responsibility