The British Business Bank’s Small Business Finance Markets 2024/25 report, published today, finds that challenger and specialist banks’ share of gross lending is the highest on record

Gen Z and millennial women in the UK are more likely than previous generations to want to start their own business

Allica Bank has unveiled a rebrand which puts the firm’s commitment to giving established businesses the banking they deserve front and centre of its offering.

NCR Atleos Corporation (NYSE: NATL) (“Atleos”) reported financial results today for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2024.

DAMAC Properties has partnered with Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank PJSC (ADIB) to introduce a home financing solution that enables UAE residents to secure financing for off-plan properties once construction reaches 35% completion. This makes DAMAC the first developer to offer such a financing option, making homeownership more accessible and convenient for buyers.

Abacus Group, a global managed IT, multi-cloud and cybersecurity service provider to the financial services industry, today announced the appointment of Elizabeth Kubycheck as its new Chief People Officer (CPO) and Chief of Staff (CoS). Kubycheck brings over 20 years of leadership and executive programme management experience to drive Abacus Group’s people strategy as it continues to scale globally.

Origo is pleased to announce the launch of its new Unipass Transfer Tracking service for advisers. Unipass Transfer Tracking is the only complete service in the market where advisers can monitor the progress of all their client's pension transfers online in just a few clicks.

Green Dot (NYSE: GDOT) today announced that Kim Olson has joined the company as Chief Risk Officer

Oracle today announced new AI agent capabilities embedded directly within Oracle Textura Payment Management Cloud Service.

Dynamic Planner, the UK’s leading digital advice platform, is now risk rating Aubrey Citadel Fund. Aubrey Capital Management is a specialist boutique manager with a distinctive investment approach, primarily focused on global equities. Founded in 2006, it manages £795 million of client assets across long only growth equity strategies and a diversified, macro-driven strategy.

Thread Bank (“Thread”) recently appointed Bob Diegel as Chief Operations Officer. Diegel will play a pivotal role in driving the Bank’s next phase of strategic growth through continuing to optimize its operational efficiency and overall business processes.

Wio Bank PJSC has established itself among the top 10 most profitable neobanks globally and a leading UAE bank for retail and SME deposits – all within just two years of its full-scale launch.

Alkami Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALKT) ("Alkami"), a leading cloud-based digital banking solutions provider for financial institutions in the U.S., announced today its partnership with Indianapolis-based Financial Center First Credit Union (Financial Center) to transform its digital banking experience. A key aspect of this collaboration is Financial Center's ability to enhance its dual-branded strategy, serving both its primary membership and Ball State Financial, a co-branded entity catering to Ball State University's community. By leveraging Alkami's Platform, Financial Center can now deliver distinct branding and personalized experiences to different member segments—an opportunity not previously possible.

Monument (the bank), the UK’s pioneering cloud-native bank dedicated to serving the mass affluent, today announces the appointment of Michael Morley as Board Member, on the 25th of February.

From digital payments and robo-advisors to RegTech automation and real-time fraud detection, FinTech is rapidly evolving and delivering hyper-personalized experiences. However, this rapid innovation often encounters challenges from legacy infrastructure, silo systems, and limited interoperability, which hinder seamless progress. As a result, businesses grapple with scalability, performance, heightened security, and regulatory compliance risks.