Fintech Startup Chest Set to Launch New Pension App That Turns Savings From Everyday Spending Into Future Retirement Funds
- 3 days 12 hours ago
- Personal Finance
New fintech startup Chest, a cash rewards-to-pension app, is inviting young people to join its 1200-strong community lining up to be amongst the first to open a Chest pension when it launches this Autumn.
Aven Raises $110M Series E at a $2.2B Valuation to Build America's First "Machine Banking" Platform for Homeowners
- 6 days 9 hours ago
- Fundraising News
Aven, the pioneer in home equity-backed credit cards, today announced a $110 million Series E financing at a $2.2 billion post-money valuation — more than double its valuation from a year ago. The round was led by Khosla Ventures, with participation from existing investors General Catalyst, Caffeinated Capital, GIC, Electric Capital, and Founders Fund.
InsureMO and Appian Unite to Deliver Enterprise-Grade Underwriting Innovation for US E&S Specialty Insurance
- 6 days 10 hours ago
- Insurtech
UPS and American Express Announce Collaboration at the Intersection of Logistics and Payments
- 6 days 10 hours ago
- Payments
As part of the annual UPS Impact Summit, UPS and American Express announced an expanded agreement to help small businesses grow and drive commerce in their communities. For the first time, UPS and American Express are rolling out new and exclusive offers to support small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs).
Pilot of Cross-Border QR Payment Linkage Launched Between China and Indonesia
- 6 days 10 hours ago
- Payments
On September 11, 2025, UnionPay International (UPI), in collaboration with its partners, announced the pilot launch of cross-border QR payment linkage between China and Indonesia under the guidance of the two central banks.
Pilot of Cross-Border QR Payment Linkage Launched Between China and Indonesia
- 6 days 10 hours ago
- Payments
On September 11, 2025, UnionPay International (UPI), in collaboration with its partners, announced the pilot launch of cross-border QR payment linkage between China and Indonesia under the guidance of the two central banks.
EBANX Launches Integration With Capitec Pay, Enabling Open Banking for Cross-Border e-Commerce in South Africa
- 6 days 10 hours ago
- Open Banking
EBANX, a global technology company specializing in payment solutions for emerging markets, has announced the integration of Capitec Pay, South Africa's leading open banking-based, real-time payment method.
Upbound Group Announces Appointment of Chief Growth Officer
- 6 days 11 hours ago
- People Moves
Upbound Group, Inc., a technology and data-driven leader in accessible and inclusive financial solutions that address the evolving needs and aspirations of underserved consumers, today announced that, effective September 18, 2025, it has appointed Ms. Rebecca Wooters to the newly created role of Chief Growth Officer. Ms. Wooters will report directly to the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Fahmi Karam.
Delfi Launches Optimal Duration Index (ODIN): A New Compass for Lending Decisions
- 6 days 11 hours ago
- Lending, Infrastructure
Delfi, the AI-native risk management platform for financial institutions, has introduced the Optimal Duration Index (ODIN), a benchmark designed to bring clarity to loan origination decisions in today’s uncertain interest rate environment.
Paychex Introduces New Financial Management Solution Powered by BILL to Simplify Payroll and Payments for SMBs
- 6 days 11 hours ago
- Payments
Paychex, Inc. , an industry-leading human capital management (HCM) company, today announced a new financial management solution for accounts payable provided by BILL , a leading intelligent financial operations platform for small and midsize businesses (SMBs). Launching through Paychex Flex®, Bill Pay, Powered by BILL, integrates payroll, HR, and accounts payable and empowers SMBs to manage their people and payments in one seamless experience.
Citi Enables FIX API Connectivity With Bloomberg BSKT to Simplify ETF Services
- 6 days 11 hours ago
- Trading Systems
Citi Investor Services has enabled Financial Information eXchange (FIX) API connectivity between its proprietary Advanced Citi ETF System (ACES) platform with Bloomberg’s BSKT service to further automate the ETF creation and redemption process for authorized participants (APs). This builds on an existing integration between Citi ACES and BSKT, which is Bloomberg’s ETF creation and redemption solution for the primary market.
BOXX Insurance and Millennial Shift Technologies Announce Strategic Partnership to Expand Access to Cyber and Professional Liability Insurance Coverage
- 6 days 11 hours ago
- Insurtech
BOXX Insurance, a leading global insurtech, today announced a new partnership with Millennial Shift Technologies (mShift), a digital platform to quote, bind and issue cyber, professional liability and management liability coverages. This partnership will enhance broker access to Cyberboxx® Business, BOXX's all-in-one solution that combines cyber insurance and cybersecurity services to protect small to medium-sized businesses, while streamlining...
BingX Launches AI Master, the World-First AI Crypto Trading Strategist
- 6 days 11 hours ago
- Trading Systems
BingX, a leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 AI company, today announced the launch of BingX AI Master, the world’s first AI-powered crypto trading strategist and the newest addition to the BingX AI suite of tools. This new AI product marks a major step forward in BingX’s vision to make trading more intelligent, accessible, and user-first, setting a new benchmark for innovation in digital assets.
Connected Banking Summit 2025 – Ethiopia Leads the Way in Digital Inclusion!
- 6 days 12 hours ago
- FinTech StartUps
The 23rd Edition of the Connected Banking Summit – Innovation & Excellence Awards 2025 brought together the region’s banking powerhouses, fintech innovators, regulators, and digital transformers to shape the future of a digitally inclusive Ethiopia.
Synechron Partners With Duck Creek Technologies to Drive Digital Transformation in the Insurance Industry
- 6 days 12 hours ago
- Insurtech
Synechron, a leading global digital transformation consulting firm, announced a new strategic partnership with Duck Creek Technologies, the global intelligent solutions provider defining the future of property and casualty (P&C) and general insurance. This collaboration brings together Synechron's AI-led solutions and transformation capabilities with Duck Creek's advanced SaaS technology suite.
