Further Asset Management (“Further”), a UAE based digital asset investment manager, in partnership with 3iQ Corp. (“3iQ”), a global pioneer in digital asset investment solutions, today announced the launch of the Further x 3iQ Alpha Digital (“the Fund”) a market-neutral, multi-strategy hedge fund offering risk-managed exposure to digital assets, including a dedicated Bitcoin share class.

InspereX, the tech-driven distributor of fixed income, structured products, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and alternative investments, today announced the launch of Aria – a technology portal providing streamlined access to fixed income, structured products, and alternative investments to meet the evolving asset allocation needs of Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs).

Love Finance, the UK’s fastest-growing SME lender and broker, has partnered with iwoca, one of Europe’s leading SME lenders, to make it even easier and quicker for small businesses to access finance. The partnership will see iwoca’s API integrated directly into the Love Finance platform, delivering faster decisions and a seamless journey for SMEs.

EIS, a leading cloud-native core platform provider to the insurance industry, has released its outlook for 2026, identifying the trends and imperatives that will shape the sector in the year ahead.

Modern World Business Solutions, the innovative payments technology company transforming the UK merchant services sector, has been awarded Gold Winner in the High Growth Business of the Year category at the 2025 SME National Business Awards.

Consumers want innovation in the payments industry to prioritise fraud prevention, security and protection over speed and convenience when choosing how to pay, according to a new report published today by Santander UK.

PensionPay, an innovative embedded finance solution to support pensions and investments platforms, today announced a new collaboration with Visa, a world leader in digital payments.

RedotPay, a global stablecoin-based payment fintech, today announced a partnership with Ripple, a financial technology company that offers crypto solutions for businesses to extend its stablecoin payment capabilities. In tandem, RedotPay is launching its “Send Crypto, Receive NGN” feature and the expansion of multi-market payouts through its integration with Ripple’s cross-border payment solution, Ripple Payments.

Zepz, the global payments group behind WorldRemit and Sendwave, today announced the launch of stablecoin-linked Visa cards, powered by Bridge, a leading stablecoin infrastructure platform and Stripe company. The card will enable Sendwave Wallet customers to spend their digital-dollar balances at millions of merchants worldwide through the use of stablecoin-linked Visa cards. Additionally, Zepz has signed an agreement with Stripe to expand into new markets including the US, Canada and Australia.

KAST, the global financial platform built on stablecoin rails available in over 150 countries, has launched an all-in-one payment solution, KAST Pay, and added Global Payouts capabilities to bridge crypto and traditional finance. Users can now instantly convert, transfer, and mobilise funds across crypto and fiat rails, so they can earn globally and spend locally in one place.

Experian® today released its 2026 Data Breach Industry Forecast, offering a look at the evolving cyber threat landscape. The predictions address how the coming year could usher in a new wave of sophisticated attacks driven by artificial intelligence along with other threats and vulnerabilities including quantum computing.

Simplifai, the leading provider of Agentic AI for P&C insurance claims, announces the appointments of Noel Hamill and Nils Thomas Lien to its Board of Directors. These strategic additions, following the recent announcement of Ronald Kasteel as Board Chair, represent a decisive move to strengthen Simplifai's go-to-market capabilities and governance infrastructure as the company accelerates toward its 2026 growth objectives.

Visa today announced it has enabled the launch of three brand new digital wallets across Europe, in partnership with BBVA, Klarna and Vipps MobilePay, and is collaborating with BANCOMAT on a pilot planned for early 2026.

Droit, a technology firm at the forefront of computational law and regulation, has appointed Jean-Marie Mamodesen as Regional Sales Director, tasked with driving growth within Continental Europe. Jean-Marie Mamodesen joins the Droit team in London.

Fingular, a global fintech holding headquartered in Singapore, announced a major milestone for its Malaysian brand Tambadana. The company has now surpassed USD 150 million in total consumer financing issued. Since its launch, Tambadana has processed around 600,000 individual cases, marking a significant step forward in Fingular’s regional growth strategy.