Pave Finance, Inc. (“Pave”), the next-generation wealth management platform, has today announced its integration with Charles Schwab, the world’s largest registered investment advisory custodian and one of the largest retail brokerage firms. The move enables registered investment advisors (RIAs) to link their Schwab client accounts directly to Pave for automated portfolio construction, management, and trading, all without moving a single client asset.

Africhange, the cross-border fintech platform, has partnered with Griffin, a UK-licensed bank, to introduce a new GBP Bank Account product that empowers Africans to manage and grow their money across borders with ease.

Allvue Systems, LLC (“Allvue”), a leading technology provider for private capital markets whose AI-powered platform unifies data, automates workflows, and delivers benchmarks and actionable insights across the private investment lifecycle, today announced that Bridge Alternative Investment Solutions, LLC ( “Bridge” or “Bridge Alternatives”), a premier provider of fund administration and back-office advisory services to more than 100 clients, has selected Allvue as its technology backbone. Recognized for enduring client relationships and organizational stability, Bridge is reimagining how fund accounting, investor services, treasury, and advisory are delivered. Its white-glove service model combines modern technology with personalized client experience, offering innovation while preserving the human touch that sets Bridge Alternatives apart.

NEXT Biometrics, a world leader in advanced, high-security fingerprint sensor technology, has supported its second customer implementation to achieve Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) certification. NEXT’s engineers have collaborated with a new smart point of sale (POS) manufacturer customer to integrate its Basalt FAP 20 sensor solution for a top Nigerian bank. The devices will be used as part of the Bank Verification Number (BVN) project, which allows financial institutions to verify customer identities and secure transactions using their biometrics, helping to prevent fraud and meet Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) requirements.

Diebold Nixdorf (NYSE: DBD) announced today that Bank AlJazira, one of the leading financial institutions in Saudi Arabia, will deploy VCP-Lite 7, part of the company's latest generation multi-vendor self-service software family, Vynamic® Connection Points. Bank AlJazira is the first bank globally to implement VCP-Lite 7 on Microsoft® Windows® 11 using the DDC protocol across more than 400 DN Series® ATMs. The new software platform supports a full set of transactions in both Arabic and English, enabling NFC transactions, and caters to both on-us and off-us customers. Installation and services are provided by Diebold Nixdorf's partner in Saudi Arabia, Alhamrani Universal.

Cashfac PLC has formed a strategic partnership with The RWC Group, a leading financial technology integrator and implementation provider, to serve as both the implementation and sales lead partner for Cashfac across the United States. This collaboration enhances Cashfac’ s US presence, leveraging RWC’s industry knowledge, technical expertise, and extensive network to deliver Cashfac’s market-leading self-service virtual account solutions to Commercial and Business Banks.

Experian, the global data and technology company, has today announced the acquisition of KYC360 in the UK and Ireland, which will significantly enhance its fraud and financial crime compliance capabilities.

InvestiFi, the leading digital investing platform for credit unions and community banks, has seen a record year, expanding its client base, launching a new flagship digital investing solution, and strengthening its leadership team to support rapid growth.

Planixs, the global leader in real-time treasury, liquidity management and insight solutions, today announces the launch of Project Valorem that further embeds AI into its next-generation Realiti RT platform.

Morrison Foerster, a leading global law firm, is pleased to announce the addition of Dan Jones, who joins the firm as a partner in its Financial Services and Fintech Groups, within the Transactions Department. Jones’ arrival adds significant experience across all aspects of UK and European financial services regulation, alongside regulatory licensing and M&A regulatory due diligence.

As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen Gulf cooperation and exchange expertise in the field of credit information, the Kuwait Credit Information Network Company (CINET) conducted an official visit to the Saudi Credit Bureau (SIMAH) headquarters in Riyadh. The visit aimed to explore collaborative opportunities and review best practices in advancing the credit information industry at both national and regional levels.

Conio is pleased to announce the signing of a collaboration agreement with Ferrari to launch one of the most innovative projects in the luxury automotive sector. The initiative leverages blockchain technology for the first time to enhance the exclusive experience of clients enrolled in the prestigious Ferrari Hyperclub programme, opening new frontiers in digital ownership and tokenisation.

Financial services leaders have called for stronger data practices amid growing pressure to modernise regulatory compliance and urging businesses to move away from reactive reporting to data-driven readiness.

Acting Office, the UK’s first AI-enabled full enterprise software for accountancy practices, has been awarded formal accreditation by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).

While October’s full of tricks and treats, Visa’s new VAMP rules have merchants and acquirers wondering which one they’re about to get.