GoLogiq, Inc., a U.S.-based global provider of fintech and consumer data analytics, has entered into a non-binding letter of intent to acquire Sydney-based Applied Positive Psychology Learning Institute (APPLI).

VikingCloud, a leading provider of cybersecurity and compliance solutions, today announces the appointment of Jim Burke as chief executive officer and member of the VikingCloud board to drive the company’s next phase of growth. Robert McCullen will continue as board chairman and play an active role in the company.  

Highline, the award-winning fintech that unlocks payroll-linked payments, announced it has been named to the shortlist for the Banking Tech Awards USA 2023 in the Excellence in Tech category for “Tech of the Future.” Now in its second year, the Banking Tech Awards USA program produced by Fintech Futures celebrates the

1. The financial sector is cited as one of the largest markets for companies operating in the database technology sector. What is it about the banking and financial markets that drives database technology adoption?

The recent string of banking failures has been a sobering reminder to everyone that the large banks that dominate the financial world are just one major crisis of confidence away from a severe fallout that can have serious ripple effects across global markets. The shotgun merger of UBS and Credit Suisse earlier this month was the latest, and arguably greatest, in a series of recent events, including the collapse of SVB, that have shaken investor confidence.

IG Group, a purpose-led, global fintech, today announces it has appointed Adam Wheelwright as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to drive its innovation agenda. Adam will be based in the company’s London headquarters and joins on 17 April 2023.

Lyfeguard, a life planning assistant and document management platform, has appointed Jonathan Lloyd White, CISO at Natura &Co., to its advisory board to bolster its security and data protection strategy.

Metaco, the leading provider of digital asset technology infrastructure to regulated financial institutions, has partnered with VP Bank, one of the largest private banks in Liechtenstein.

New data from the pension provider, Penfold, highlights the retirement savings disparity between Gen Z and Non-Gen Z generations. Penfold has analysed their database of savers and discovered that the average monthly contributions of Non-Gen Z savers are more than double those of Gen Z savers across all of Penfold’s customer types.