Westpac is rolling out Microsoft 365 Copilot to its global workforce, completing one of the most significant Copilot deployments undertaken by an Australian company and the largest in financial services within Asia Pacific.

Bracket, a leading FX, treasury and cash management platform for mid-market businesses, has raised $7 million in Seed funding. The round was led by Macquarie Group’s Commodities and Global Markets business and Blackfinch Ventures, with participation from existing investor Failup Ventures. 

Ahead of Valentine’s Day, research from Checkout.com reveals how UK consumers are beginning to embrace agentic AI tools that can actively search, decide and even purchase on a shopper’s behalf when buying gifts for meaningful occasions.

Experian today announced the launch of the Experian Insurance Marketplacei app on ChatGPT, introducing its trusted insurance comparison platform to OpenAI’s audience of millions of consumers. This debut represents a significant advancement in Experian’s AI strategy, leveraging conversational technology to simplify everyday financial choices and create a more intuitive and helpful consumer experience.

Gennius XYZ today announced the completion of its acquisition of a majority stake in Utoppia, a U.S.-based fintech platform providing access to U.S. bank accounts, card issuance and digital financial services under a regulated, compliance-first framework.

Global financial technology leader FIS® is celebrating multiple award wins that recognize the strength and breadth of its solutions that support the world’s money lifecycle, particularly when money is in motion or at work.

Conferma, a global leader in virtual payments for business travel and Oracle partner, has announced its latest property management system (PMS) integration with Oracle OPERA Cloud, enabling secure, automated corporate travel payments for thousands of hotels and corporations globally.

Nexi Group, the European PayTech, today announced the launch of Nexi SmartStation, its next-generation all-in-one commerce solution. The new modular offering is specifically designed to simplify and digitalize in-store acceptance for a wide range of store formats, enabling software-integrated commerce and payments for merchants.

LSEG today announces plans to build an on-chain settlement capability, the LSEG Digital Securities Depository (DSD). 

The LSEG DSD, a market infrastructure solution for institutional market participants, will be fully interoperable, connecting traditional and digital markets, supporting multiple chains, and seamless interaction between existing settlement platforms and emerging digital infrastructures. The first deliverable is planned for 2026, subject to regulatory approval.