HSBC today welcomed HM Treasury’s decision to choose HSBC Orion as the platform provider for the Digital Gilt Instrument (DIGIT) pilot issuance. This places the UK in pole position among the G7 nations to issue the first-ever tokenised sovereign bonds on a blockchain.

In the home of UPI, the world's most-used instant payment system and the backbone of how Indians shop online, the fastest-growing e-commerce payment method is credit cards. Led by domestic networks like RuPay, local cards are expected to expand at a CAGR of 23% through 2028, outpacing UPI itself (15%) and international cards (6%).

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.

Cash remains the only means of payment that enables direct, in-person transactions with immediate settlement and without the involvement of third parties or electronic equipment. As payment habits evolve and demand grows for secure and trusted digital solutions, the European Central Bank (ECB) launched in 2021 an investigation phase into the potential introduction of a central bank digital currency for Europe — the digital euro.