Dubai Chambers has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) to strengthen banking support for the business community, with a particular focus on empowering small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through a suite of integrated banking solutions designed to enable sustainable growth.

martini.ai, a leader in AI-driven credit risk analysis, today announced a major update to its corporate credit research assistant, now allowing users to upload financial statements and receive instant, AI-generated credit insights directly within the chat. The new integration combines martini.ai’s Financials Agent with its AI-powered Research Assistant, creating the most comprehensive real-time platform for analyzing credit risk and financial health.

Saga Money today launches its seven-year strategic partnership with NatWest Boxed to deliver a new and innovative suite of products catered to people over 50

Vennre has taken a further step in its Saudi expansion through a new partnership that enables access to the Masar Makkah Fund

Nationwide has expanded its popular Scam Checker service with a new Call Checker feature that tells customers they are speaking to them

Finastra announced that BNI has accelerated customer onboarding by around 25%, unifying its domestic and international trade finance operations on Finastra Trade Innovation

The Financial Data and Technology Association (FDATA), a trade association representing more than 30 financial technology firms and consumer-permissioned data access platforms across the U.S. and Canada, today announced the addition of Prometeo as its newest member.

Singapore Gulf Bank (SGB) has further strengthened its relationship with J.P. Morgan by opening a correspondent banking account, granting SGB direct access to one of the world’s most established USD clearing networks. This strategic move enhances SGB’s ability to deliver seamless, secure, and efficient cross-border payment services to its clients.

Sumsub, a global leader in identity verification and fraud prevention, today announced it has joined the World Economic Forum’s Unicorn Community, an exclusive, invite-only program for private high-growth companies valued at over $1 billion and shaping the future of the digital economy. Sumsub Co-founder and CEO Andrew Sever will attend the 2026 World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, contributing expertise on digital trust, AI-driven fraud, and inclusive access to digital services.

iAltA Holdings, the WestCap-backed private markets infrastructure company, today announced the acquisition of BridgeFT, a cloud-native, API-first wealth infrastructure software company that enables financial institutions, fintech innovators, and registered investment advisors (RIAs) to deliver better, data-driven outcomes for their clients.

Equifax, a global data, analytics, and technology company, has been selected as the strategic partner for Tiresias, Greece’s sole credit bureau. This significant collaboration aims to enhance financial inclusion, foster economic growth, and introduce advanced credit assessment and fraud prevention solutions within the Greek market.

Fenergo, announced that FMO has selected its CLM solution and Document Agent to advance onboarding and KYC operations

Sage and Checkatrade brought tradespeople, policymakers and technology leaders together in the House of Commons to spotlight how digital tools and AI can transform the way sole traders run their businesses

Daily bank balance checkers are also more confident about their finances as they head into the new year says Starling

The Fjord Bank acquisition represents a major strategic milestone for Zilch, providing a European banking licence that will enable Zilch's across Europe