Alibaba.com Launches ‘Pay Later’ for U.S. SMEs, Powered by Balance’s B2B BNPL Platform

Alibaba.com has quietly made a big move in the B2B fintech space—launching a “Pay Later for Business” feature aimed at solving one of the most painful SME problems: access to flexible financing. Powered by Balance, an AI-driven B2B payments infrastructure startup, the new feature lets U.S.-based business buyers access instant credit directly at checkout.

Alibaba.com Launches ‘Pay Later’ for U.S. SMEs, Powered by Balance’s B2B BNPL Platform

Blitzy and Galatea Join Forces to Accelerate Financial Services Modernization

In a groundbreaking move for the financial technology sector, Blitzy, the enterprise-scale AI platform for autonomous software development, has entered a strategic partnership with Galatea Associates, a leading technology consultancy for global financial institutions. This alliance combines Blitzy’s AI-driven platform with Galatea’s deep domain knowledge to help financial services firms modernize legacy infrastructure and accelerate innovation—safely, scalably, and securely.

Blitzy and Galatea Join Forces to Accelerate Financial Services Modernization

Feedzai Launches AI-Powered IQ for Privacy-Safe Fraud Detection

As fraud threats grow more advanced with the use of generative AI and stolen data, financial institutions face mounting pressure to detect fraud without compromising customer privacy. To address this, Feedzai, the global leader in AI-native financial crime prevention, has launched Feedzai IQ — a next-generation solution that enables real-time, network-driven fraud detection without sharing sensitive customer data.

Feedzai Launches AI-Powered IQ for Privacy-Safe Fraud Detection

Digital Payments Demystified: The Backbone of FinTech Innovation

From tapping a smartphone to paying to sending money across continents in seconds, digital payments are reshaping fintech. Peer-to-peer payment apps, mobile wallets, QR code scanning, and digital payments are making transactions safer and more convenient.   Digital payment infrastructure supports e-commerce and global remittances, creating opportunities for financial inclusion. It has helped bring communities into…

ASAPP Financial Technology Announces Launch of Version 1.0 of bank.io OXP® Platform

ASAPP Financial Technology is excited to announce the upcoming release of Version 1.0 of its bank.io OXP® Platform. With completion of development and internal quality assurance testing slated for August 2025, the platform will be ready for US credit union Client-Partner implementation in September 2025. This version will support multiple core banking integrations, including Jack Henry Symitar, Correlation Keystone, Fiserv DNA, and more.

ASAPP Financial Technology Announces Launch of Version 1.0 of bank.io OXP® Platform

Financial Synergies Expands Leadership with Eight New Partners and Strengthens Employee Ownership

Financial Synergies, a renowned wealth management firm, has successfully completed the final phase of its transition strategy, ensuring long-term independence, leadership continuity, and cultural alignment. As part of this transition, the firm has named eight new Partners to its ownership team, reinforcing its deep commitment to its clients and expanding employee ownership.

Financial Synergies Expands Leadership with Eight New Partners and Strengthens Employee Ownership