Crowe Global Creates Growth Leadership Role, Appoints Josh Cole to Drive AI and Consulting Expansion
Bitmine Expands Ethereum Treasury to $11.5 Billion as Institutional Staking Strategy Accelerates
MEXC Appoints Robert MacDonald as Chief Compliance Officer to Strengthen Global Regulatory Strategy
STARTRADER Expands Stock CFD Offering With 85 US Stocks, Introduces 24/7 Trading
U.S. Companies Secure $2.03 Billion in UN Procurement Contracts, Retain Top Supplier Status
Uzum Named Among CNBC and Statista’s World’s Top Fintech Companies in Neobanking
M1X Global Joins ISDA Tokenized Collateral Sandbox as Institutions Test Next-Generation Digital Margin Infrastructure
VT Markets Launches ‘Finance Forward’ to Boost Financial Literacy Across Southeast Asia
ContinuServe Launches AI-Powered ContinuFlow to Streamline Finance Operations for Mid-Market Businesses
Indian CFOs Are Racing to Deploy AI Agents—But Governance Is Falling Behind, Avalara Warns
Focus Financial Partners Adopts intelliflo redblack for Trading & Rebalancing
intelliflo redblack, a leading provider of trade and rebalance technology solutions, today announced that Focus Financial Partners Inc. has extended its use of the platform across its network of wealth management firms. This strategic partnership enhances Focus Financial Partners’ ability to support its firms with advanced wealth-technology-stack options, fueling their growth and success.
Edelman Financial Engines Acquires Cahill Wealth Management
Edelman Financial Engines (EFE), the nation’s leading independent wealth planning and workplace investment advisory firm, has announced its first acquisition of 2025: Cahill Wealth Management, a Michigan-based RIA managing approximately $426 million in client assets.
Optimum Groupe Financier Posts Strong 2024 Financial Performance
Optimum Groupe financier presented its 2024 financial results during the annual shareholder meeting of Groupe Optimum inc. The company reported a year of exceptional growth and profitability, with nearly $1.4 billion in revenue and a shareholder return exceeding 17%. These results affirm Optimum’s strategic focus on sustainable finance, operational excellence, and customer-driven innovation across Canada, the U.S., and France.
Finastra Forum Spotlights Innovation in U.S. Payment Modernization
Finastra hosted its annual U.S. Payments Business Forum in Fort Lauderdale, Florida from April 2–4, bringing together financial institution leaders from across the country. The forum focused on key industry trends, market shifts, regulatory updates, and the critical role of innovation and customer-centric strategies in the evolving payments landscape.
Dynamic Decisions Launches in Dallas, Offering Collaborative Accounting Services for Small Businesses
Dynamic Decisions, a new accounting firm in Dallas, has officially opened its doors, bringing a fresh approach to bookkeeping, accounting, and fractional CFO services. Specializing in businesses within the services industries, bookstores, and coffee shops, Dynamic Decisions is redefining the role of an accountant by emphasizing collaborative relationships over transactional services.
Pomelo Group Appoints Abdul Aleem Abdul Gafoor as Country Manager for South Asia
Pomelo Group, a leading provider of omnichannel acquiring platforms, has announced the appointment of Abdul Aleem Abdul Gafoor as its first Country Manager for South Asia. Based in the Maldives, Aleem will support Pomelo’s key clients in both Sri Lanka and the Maldives, driving growth and strengthening Pomelo’s presence in the region.
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.
Foresters Financial Increases Dividend Interest Rate to 6.00% for US Members
The Independent Order of Foresters Foresters Financial is pleased to announce an increase in its dividend interest rate to 6.00% for eligible participating certificate holders in the US, effective May 1, 2025. This marks an improvement from the previous rate of 5.90%, highlighting another strong year for the organization’s investment performance.
FinaTech Unveils Patent-Pending Solution to Transform Private Equity Fund Management
FinaTech, a financial technology company, has introduced a game-changing patented solution designed to transform the private equity landscape. By lowering capital costs, offering greater flexibility, and providing access to a broader range of investors especially retail investors FinaTech’s new credit enhanced fund structure significantly improves the traditional limited partner-general partner (LP-GP) model.
Marshall & Stevens Acquires D.R. Payne & Associates to Expand Advisory Services
Marshall & Stevens, a leading independent provider of valuation advisory, transaction consulting, and litigation support services, has announced the acquisition of D.R. Payne & Associates (DRPA), an Oklahoma City-based financial consulting firm. This strategic move represents the firm’s eighth acquisition since 2023, significantly strengthening its nationwide capabilities in fiduciary advisory, forensic accounting, restructuring, and more. The leadership of DRPA will continue in their roles, reinforcing continuity for clients and deepening Marshall & Stevens’ consulting bench.
