Bowtie, Hong Kong's first virtual insurer, inaugurated its new headquarters, "Bowtie Life Insurance Tower"

Ecommpay is getting behind the 2026 theme for International Women’s Day – Give to Gain

Brink’s will acquire NCR Atleos in a cash and stock transaction valued at approximately $6.6 billion

iDenfy, a global RegTech company specializing in identity verification and fraud prevention solutions, announced the launch of its ROI Calculator tool, a dynamic comparison gadget that’s designed to help businesses understand the financial Know Your Customer (KYC) service cost impact compared to other popular providers in the industry. iDenfy’s calculator provides finance and compliance officers, as well as product leaders, with transparent, data-driven projections of verification costs with chosen plans and add-ons without the need to book calls or go through complex, gated processes.

The Presight-Shorooq Fund I, a $100 million global AI innovation fund, has invested in five cutting-edge AI startups

Worth, the fintech platform modernizing onboarding and underwriting for financial institutions, today announced the appointment of fintech veterans, Keith Durden as Chief Financial Officer and Christian Miller as Chief Revenue Officer. These strategic hires follow a landmark year in 2025, when Worth cemented its position as a dominant force in AI-powered financial infrastructure.

Bitget Wallet, the everyday finance app, has launched a beta AI agent suite designed to connect large language models and automation tools directly to blockchain data and trading infrastructure. The release centers on Bitget Wallet Skill, which enables AI agents to retrieve onchain market data using natural language. The move reflects growing interest in agent-driven finance, where AI systems act as analytical and operational interfaces for digital asset markets.

SimCorp, a global leader in financial technology, today announced the introduction of the Axioma Factor Library Suite. The suite brings together a wide array of fundamental, technical, and macroeconomic factors into a unified data resource, offering hedge funds, systematic investors, and asset managers a broad and flexible signal universe to accelerate the development of customized strategies.

Travala, the world’s leading crypto-native travel booking service, today announced the launch of its global car rentals vertical, expanding its ecosystem to cover the full travel journey from flights and stays to ground transport within one platform.

XTransfer, the World's Leading B2B Cross-Border Trade Payment Platform, is pleased to announce that it has received conditional approval from Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) for key payment licences, including issuing electronic money, as well as a Money Services Business Licence (Class A) covering remittance and currency exchange.

TerraPay, a global money movement company, today announced its partnership with Raenest, a leading global fintech platform built for freelancers, creators, remote workers, and digital-first businesses. This collaboration supports Raenest’s expansion into India and the Philippines, enabling faster and reliable payouts in local currencies into these markets.

As the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) prepares to implement its new Consumer Composite Investments (CCI) disclosure framework, Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE: BR) has expanded the capabilities of its regulatory disclosure platform to help fund manufacturers and distributors quickly, confidently and efficiently adapt to the new requirements.

Embat, the AI-powered treasury management platform, is experiencing rapid adoption among UK finance teams due to its seamless integration with Oracle NetSuite.

Facephi (BME Growth: FACE; Euronext Growth Paris: ALPHI), a global leader in digital identity verification and fraud prevention, announces its entry into Japan through Hancom, its exclusive partner in Asia-Pacific (APAC).

Amendments to the Credit Institutions Law, which entered into force on 6 January 2026, introduce a new category of financial market participant in Latvia — specialised credit institutions. According to information available to the Fintech Latvia Association, at least 3–4 market participants have already expressed interest in obtaining the licence, and consultations with the Bank of Latvia are underway.