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.

Terminus Capital Partners (TCP), a growth‑oriented private equity firm focused on majority investments in B2B software companies, and Eventus, a leading provider of comprehensive, at-scale trade surveillance and financial risk solutions, announced today that TCP has made a majority investment in the firm, positioning Eventus for accelerated geographical expansion and growth in its product offerings. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Pesalink, Kenya’s de facto instant payment network, has partnered with the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) to ease cross-border payment and speed up regional financial integration.

Platinum Credit Uganda, a subsidiary of The Platcorp Group, has secured $4 million in investment from Swiss asset manager Symbiotics to expand its financing for low-income households and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across Uganda.

Carey Olsen's corporate team in the Cayman Islands has advised Mexico-based online used car dealer Kavak on its US$300 million equity funding round led by Silicon Valley venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz ("a16z").

Group-IB, a leading creator of cybersecurity technologies to investigate, prevent, and fight digital crime, launched today its High-Tech Crime Trends Report 2026, revealing that supply chain attacks have become the dominant force reshaping the global cyber threat landscape.

Payrails, the financial operating system for global enterprises, today announced that it will set up its Middle East headquarters in Dubai, located in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). The move reinforces Payrails’ long-term commitment to supporting businesses across the Middle East with modern payments and financial infrastructure built for scale.

Apex Group Ltd. (“Apex Group”), a leading global financial services provider with over $3.5 trillion in assets serviced, today announces the successful licensing and opening of its new office in Qatar, marking a strategic milestone in the firm’s continued expansion across the Gulf region. This development reflects Apex Group’s long‑term commitment to supporting Qatar’s financial ecosystem and aligns with the ambitions set out in Qatar National Vision 2030.

Digital services are emerging as one of the most resilient sources of growth as elevated uncertainty reshapes global trade. While AI-driven innovation is accelerating adoption in verticals such as Software as a Service (SaaS), shifting trade patterns are opening new pathways for expansion—particularly across South-South corridors, according to an analysis of United Nations Trade and Development (UNCTAD) data and Payments and Commerce Market Intelligence (PCMI) forecasts made by EBANX, a global technology company specialising in payment services for e-commerce across emerging markets like Latin America, Africa, and Asia.

Trading Technologies International, Inc. (TT), a global capital markets technology platform services provider, today announced plans to provide clients with direct connectivity to access the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) in 2026. The initiative is a response to increased client demand to trade Indian markets from both domestic and international clients.

AKUVO, a leading provider of cloud-native, AI-driven collections technology, today announced a new partnership with TransUnion (NYSE:TRU) that will bring powerful scoring data directly into the AKUVO Platform. This integration enables financial institutions to make smarter, more data-driven decisions and enhance the efficiency of their collections operations.

Quavo, Inc. (“Quavo”), the proven AI disputes technology partner and leading strategic advisor for financial institutions, has announced a new partnership with Apple Federal Credit Union (Apple FCU) to transform its dispute management operations. Through this collaboration, Apple FCU will implement Quavo’s award-winning QFD® platform to enhance efficiency, accelerate claim resolutions, and deliver a frictionless experience for members.