Longbridge Singapore Wins ABF Fintech Award for Building the World’s First AI-Native Brokerage
TruTrade Bets on Chartless AI Trading as Automation Reshapes Retail Investing
Integrity Expands Insurance Distribution Network With LIT Financial Partnership to Boost AI-Powered Agent Growth
Nuveen Says Brooklyn Direct Indexing Platform Has Grown to $8.1 Billion as Personalized Investing Demand Accelerates
Eltropy’s New Playbook Helps Community Financial Institutions Sequence AI Across the Full Member Journey
Quantiphi Secures USPTO Patent for AI Document Processing Engine Targeting Financial Services
Blockchain.com Secures Cayman VASP Licence to Expand Regulated Crypto Services
Eightco Builds AI and Crypto Treasury Strategy With OpenAI, Worldcoin Exposure
Blue Owl Technology Finance Posts Stable Q2 as Tech Lending Pipeline Grows and Liquidity Tops $2 Billion
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.
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.
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…
American Growth Insurance Makes First Acquisition, Adds Heller-Kowitz to AI-Native Brokerage Network
