With the October 2025 deadline looming for real-time payment compliance in Europe, banks are racing against the clock—and Broadridge Financial Solutions appears to be out in front. The fintech heavyweight has announced strong market adoption of its instant payment connectivity and processing solution, aimed squarely at helping financial institutions meet new EU regulations with speed and confidence.
In a move that directly addresses Greece’s growing demand for accessible cash, NCR Atleos (NYSE: NATL) has announced a new partnership with financial service providers DirectPay and iXchange. The agreement brings Atleos’ Cashzone Network of self-service ATMs to both firms’ retail locations, significantly expanding convenient, secure, and reliable access to cash for Greek consumers.
NIC Premium Finance has partnered with ePayPolicy to launch Finance Connect, a feature that lets insureds finance premiums right at checkout—mirroring the convenience that e-commerce shoppers have come to expect from fintechs like Klarna and Affirm.
If you think AI has already infiltrated every corner of fintech, think again. Zango, a London-based compliance tech startup, just raised $4.8 million to prove that even the regulatory back office can—and should—be smart, fast, and fully AI-native.
In the race for top-of-wallet status, cash-back perks and airline miles are no longer enough. A new report from global fintech infrastructure provider i2c Inc., in partnership with PYMNTS Intelligence, lays bare a generational shift that’s forcing banks and credit issuers to overhaul how they design and deliver credit products.
In a move that reflects the growing convergence of fintech and insurtech, Algebrik AI has inked a partnership with TruStage™ to embed lending protection products—think GAP coverage, credit insurance, and mechanical repair plans—directly into its AI-driven Loan Origination System (LOS). The result? A more seamless lending experience where borrowers can opt for protection at the exact moment they’re signing on the dotted line.
Nimble, the fintech platform revolutionizing supply-chain finance through early invoice payments, has announced a strategic integration with Unibeam’s advanced authentication technology. This partnership aims to bolster security and user experience across Nimble’s rapidly expanding client and supplier ecosystem, ensuring fast, frictionless, and highly secure access to sensitive financial tools and ERP integrations.
Cardless, a leader in fintech innovation, has launched its embedded credit card platform—a revolutionary step that empowers brands to build custom credit card programs. In a major industry-first, Coinbase, the largest U.S.-based cryptocurrency platform, is the inaugural partner using this technology to launch the Coinbase One Card, bringing premium credit card functionality and crypto-native rewards to its user base.
Peymo Ltd, a UK-based fintech innovator, has officially launched the world’s first AI-powered multi-hybrid digital bank. This revolutionary platform unifies fiat banking, crypto wallets, tokenised assets, and embedded finance into one seamless system, aimed at both individual users and enterprise clients. By blending AI and modular banking architecture, Peymo redefines what modern banking can look like.
The adoption of generative AI in financial crime detection remains limited, largely due to several key challenges. First, there is a natural reluctance within teams, driven by concerns about AI’s complexity, uncertainty about its practical benefits, and fears of job displacement. Additionally, legacy technologies pose a significant barrier. Many organizations still rely on outdated governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) systems that are costly to maintain and incompatible with modern AI solutions, making integration appear both daunting and expensive.
