Yodlee, a leader in financial data aggregation and analytics, has reached a major milestone: its subsidiary Yodlee Credit, LLC is now officially recognized as a Consumer Reporting Agency (CRA) under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The move positions Yodlee to help lenders integrate alternative consumer data—like cashflow trends—into credit decisioning, potentially expanding access for underserved borrowers.
Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM) and Opportunity Finance Network (OFN) have announced the latest recipients of MSIM’s annual grant contribution to OFN’s Financing Fund: GROW South Dakota, Community Health Center Capital Fund (CHCCF), and Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity Lending, Inc.
Lithuania just strengthened its fintech credentials. payabl., a European payments and business accounts provider, has formally registered a local entity in Vilnius, cementing its presence in a country that has quietly become one of Europe’s most dynamic fintech hubs. The move sets Lithuania as payabl.’s base for the Baltics and Nordics, markets known for fast-growing tech, mobility, healthcare, and e-commerce sectors.
The payments industry isn’t short on heavyweights, but North has just earned a spot near the very top. The U.S.-based fintech and payments solutions provider ranked #4 on The Financial Technology Report’s “Top 25 Payments Companies of 2025”—a list spotlighting firms shaping the future of money movement. Adding to the recognition, North’s CFO Kirk Haggarty landed at #11 on the companion list of “Top 25 Payments Executives.”
Vietnam’s fintech giant MoMo is taking a major step in combating sophisticated digital identity threats by integrating iProov’s Dynamic Liveness technology. The deployment aims to secure tens of millions of users, ensuring that every transaction and interaction is verified as genuinely human. The move comes amid a global rise in AI-driven fraud and follows the…
Credit-building startup Kikoff is taking aim at one of the biggest—and often most expensive—hurdles for consumers trying to improve their scores: fixing errors on their credit reports.
Ant International is doubling down on its Middle East ambitions with a two-pronged move into the United Arab Emirates—inking a strategic MoU with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) and securing In-Principle Approval (IPA) from the country’s central bank for key payment licenses.
Total Expert, a leader in customer engagement software for financial services, has unveiled its AI Sales Assistant at HousingWire’s The Gathering event. Currently in private beta with top lenders, this enterprise-grade AI system enables intelligent, human-like conversations over voice and SMS, designed to enhance mortgage lending workflows and boost productivity
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.
Stash, the innovative platform helping millions build financial futures, has successfully raised $146 million in an oversubscribed Series H funding round. Led by Goodwater Capital, with participation from investors such as Union Square Ventures, StepStone Group, Serengeti, and the University of Illinois Foundation, this new capital will help propel Stash’s mission to make financial guidance accessible to all. The company plans to deepen its investment in AI technology to enhance its financial advice capabilities.
