Eastnets, a global provider of compliance, payments, and cloud-based financial solutions, has earned major recognition at the 2025 MEA Finance Banking Technology Awards. The company was honored with two prestigious titles that highlight its innovation and impact in financial technology and regulatory compliance.
Entercard, a prominent Nordic financial services firm, has partnered with global analytics leader FICO to enhance its fraud detection and prevention capabilities. By leveraging the FICO® Platform, Entercard aims to combat fraudulent account openings and secure customer identities using advanced AI and analytics.
Lantern, a leading platform for fund and portfolio monitoring in private markets, has announced the launch of its new AI-powered Investment Commentary feature. This tool is designed to help investment teams, including associates, financial controllers, and partners, generate structured and professional commentary in seconds, drastically reducing the time spent on quarterly reporting.
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.
Ducera Partners LLC, a leading investment bank, is pleased to announce the appointment of Joseph Leone as Managing Director. Mr. Leone, based in the firm’s New York office, will focus on advising clients on their private capital financing efforts across a wide range of industries.
Curated Wealth Partners, a leading multi-family office and investment management firm catering to ultra-high-net-worth clients, has announced the appointment of Nellie Keyhani as its new Director of Client Advisory. With nearly two decades of experience, Ms. Keyhani brings valuable expertise in wealth management, estate planning, and family governance to the firm.
Expansion Capital Group (ECG) has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Fintech for the fourth time, continuing to solidify its position as a leading employer in the financial technology sector. The annual awards program, launched by Arizent and Best Companies Group, celebrates companies that excel in creating outstanding workplace cultures. ECG’s repeated recognition underscores the company’s dedication to fostering an environment where employees feel valued, empowered, and supported.
SavvyMoney, a leader in financial wellness tools and personalized loan offerings, has announced its acquisition of CreditSnap, a fintech company specializing in intelligent integrations for digital loan, deposit, and account onboarding solutions. This strategic acquisition is a major step in SavvyMoney’s mission to build a unified, flexible platform that improves every stage of the consumer financial journey. CreditSnap’s technology will enhance SavvyMoney’s ability to seamlessly integrate with existing loan origination systems (LOS) and account opening systems, bringing even greater value to both financial institutions and their consumers.
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.
Variant Investments, LLC, an SEC-registered alternative credit investment manager, has announced that Ryan Leach, a seasoned industry professional, has joined the firm as vice president of investor relations. With nearly $3 billion in assets under management, Variant continues to strengthen its presence in the institutional market, and Leach’s addition marks a key step in expanding its institutional relationships across the Midwest and Southeast.
