Keynova Group, a leading competitive intelligence source for digital financial services, released its Q2 2025 Online Banker Scorecard evaluating 18 top U.S. retail banks. Bank of America retains first place thanks to its robust online banking capabilities and exemplary customer experience practices.
Simmons Bank has appointed David Kennedy as Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer. In this role, Kennedy will oversee the delivery of technology capabilities across all bank operations and steer Simmons’ technical strategy, focusing on innovation, infrastructure, cost optimization, and cross-team collaboration to support business objectives.
Clearwater Credit Union in Montana has partnered with Alkami Technology, a leading cloud-based digital banking solutions provider, to enhance its digital banking experience. This collaboration focuses on delivering member-centered interactions and personalized, data-driven communications to support members’ financial wellness.
Finastra, a global leader in financial software, has agreed to sell its Treasury and Capital Markets (TCM) business unit to an affiliate of Apax Partners LLP. This strategic move aims to streamline Finastra’s portfolio and support growth in its core financial services software offerings. Upon completion, TCM will operate independently and be rebranded.
BNP Paribas, a leader in European banking and financial services, has announced a strategic collaboration with Bloomberg to deliver its acclaimed BNP Paribas Exane equity research models directly through the Bloomberg Terminal. This integration provides buy-side clients with seamless access to detailed research, estimates, and financial models streamlining investment workflows and enhancing decision-making.
Synder, the trusted accounting automation platform for thousands of ecommerce, retail, and SaaS businesses, has announced a new integration with NetSuite, Oracle’s leading cloud ERP solution. This move enables Synder users to automate and unify their accounting workflows by syncing sales, payment, and financial data directly from popular platforms like Shopify, Amazon, Etsy, Stripe, and PayPal into NetSuite.
In a powerful show of collaboration, Pinnacle Financial Partners, Tarkenton Companies, and gener8tor are launching a new startup accelerator program focused on empowering underrepresented FinTech founders. With an initial $1 million investment from Pinnacle, the program is set to provide access to capital, mentorship, and business infrastructure to entrepreneurs who have historically been excluded from such opportunities.
Huntington National Bank is extending its commercial banking footprint by launching middle-market banking operations in Florida. This strategic expansion is aimed at providing comprehensive financial services to mid-sized businesses in one of the country’s fastest-growing markets.
CorServ, a provider of comprehensive card program solutions for banks and fintechs, has announced a strategic partnership with First Business Bank. This collaboration aims to modernize the bank’s credit card offerings, enhance customer service, and give the bank greater control through CorServ’s hybrid issuing model.
EQB Inc., the parent company of Equitable Bank Canada’s Challenger Bank™ has officially opened its new national headquarters, the EQ Bank Tower, at 25 Ontario Street in Toronto. This move underscores the bank’s sustained growth, forward-looking vision, and investment in redefining Canadian banking.
