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, 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, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 the placement process through mShift's distribution platform.

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.

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.