SME financier, Bibby Financial Services (BFS) has appointed Daniel Johnson as Strategic IT Director as part of its growth strategy.

Bankwell and Crux Analytics have announced a strategic partnership that will integrate Crux's small business intelligence platform into Bankwell's business banking services, enhancing how the Connecticut-based bank interacts with clients.

The Starknet Foundation, the nonprofit organisation supporting the growth and adoption Starknet's L2 network on Ethereum, is excited to announce its strategic partnership with Ejara, the leading pan-African savings and investment platform, to bring scalable, user-centric decentralized finance (DeFi) to underserved communities across Africa.

Members will soon be able to access cryptocurrency, guided, and self-directed investing options directly through RVCU’s online banking experience.

Taurus and Parfin, leaders in digital asset infrastructure for financial institutions, are joining forces to accelerate institutional adoption of digital assets, combining cutting-edge technology, security, governance, and compliance as core pillars. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in the consolidation of an interoperable infrastructure ready to meet the demands of regulated markets on a global scale.

Equiom is pleased to announce the promotion of Vicky Stables to the role of Managing Director of its Jersey office, marking a significant milestone in the Group’s ongoing growth and leadership evolution.

Diebold Nixdorf (NYSE: DBD), a global leader in transforming the way people bank and shop, today announced that QNB, a Qatari multinational commercial bank, is the first bank in the Middle East to deploy the DN Series® 500 cash recycler. The agreement is a prime example of how the company is helping financial institutions in the Middle East and around the world transform their operations with cutting-edge branch automation solutions.

AMLYZE, a leading provider of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) solutions, is proud to announce that it has successfully onboarded Advanzia Bank, one of the most innovative digital banks in Europe, as its newest client.

Axyon AI, an Italian fintech specialising in advanced Predictive AI-driven solutions for asset managers, hedge funds and institutional investors, has appointed Ivan Dexeus as Head of Business Development EMEA.

Sygnum, a global digital asset banking group, today announces that J. Christopher (“Chris”) Giancarlo, former Chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), has joined Sygnum as Senior Policy Advisor.

SkySparc, a leading provider of digital solutions for corporates and financial institutions, has launched a major upgrade to its OmniFi automation platform. The new OmniFi Workflows functionality empowers clients to streamline even the most complex operational processes using a fully no-code, visual interface—enhancing transparency, control and time efficiency.

In a strategic move to accelerate digital transformation in the financial sector, areeba, a global payment infrastructure provider, has partnered with Codebase Technologies, a UAE-born digital banking solutions provider. This collaboration aims to deliver turnkey Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) solutions that empower banks and fintechs to rapidly deploy modern, user-centric financial products and services across the region.

Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), a leading onshore financial and business centre in the region, signs an MoU with the Ashmore Group, a globally recognised emerging markets asset manager that manages US$46.2 billion, to support the expansion of Qatari capital markets.

Banco Galicia, Naranja X, and Santander today announced they’d joined BioCatch Trust™ Argentina, the western hemisphere’s first inter-bank, behavior- and device-based, real-time fraud and scams intelligence-sharing network.

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), a leading Islamic financial institution, has been named Middle East’s Best Bank for Consumers, by the leading global financial publication Euromoney in its 2025 Awards for Excellence. This prestigious accolade highlights ADIB’s dedication to delivering innovative, digital first and customer- centric bank built around the evolving needs of individual customers.