Four-time WNBA All-Star and champion Sabrina Ionescu has been named as a Global Brand Ambassador for Ant International, a prominent global leader in digital payments, financial technology, and business digitization.

Citi and PAO Bank Limited ("PAObank") have partnered to enable PAObank to introduce a new service, allowing PAObank's retail customers to conduct real-time foreign exchange (FX) transactions in Hong Kong dollar, US dollar and Renminbi 24/7. The two organizations are planning to extend the FX service to include additional currencies. While supported by Citi's platform, this FX service is offered by PAObank directly to its end customers.

Currency.com, a global digital finance provider, has published a new industry report, Crypto’s Stress Test: How October 2025 Redefined Market Maturity, offering a clear look at how the notorious sell-off of October 2025 reshaped market behaviour — and what those changes mean for the year ahead. 

Wakam UK ltd, a leading digital insurer serving MGA’s, brokers and the embedded insurance market, has partnered with Vitesse, the trusted financial infrastructure platform for the global insurance ecosystem, to transform claims fund management and improve capital efficiency for its network of managing general agents (MGAs) and third-party administrators (TPAs).

TenPay Global, Tencent’s cross-border payment platform, and Mastercard Move, Mastercard’s money movement business, have announced a collaboration to facilitate fast, secure and transparent digital remittances directly to Weixin Pay, a leading mobile payment service within the Weixin ecosystem in China. Through Mastercard Move, Mastercard’s portfolio of money movement capabilities, eligible senders around the world will be able to send salaries and family support directly to Weixin Pay Wallet Balance or linked bank cards in Weixin Pay.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CommBank) today announced a national technology skills initiative to help Australia’s small businesses build AI, cybersecurity and digital capabilities to lift productivity and drive growth.

CommBank is investing in practical learning and masterclasses designed to help business owners improve and protect their businesses, leveraging the latest technology - from AI-driven productivity to essential cybersecurity practices that can aid in safeguarding businesses and customers.

Robinhood Markets, Inc. has entered into agreements to acquire PT Buana Capital Sekuritas, an Indonesian brokerage, and PT Pedagang Aset Kripto, a licensed Indonesian digital financial asset trader. These acquisitions will mark Robinhood’s entry into Indonesia, accelerating our expansion across Southeast Asia and globally. 

With more than 19 million capital market investors and 17 million crypto investors, Indonesia is a compelling market for equities and crypto trading. 

Klarna, the global digital bank and payments provider, today launched its AI for Climate Resilience Program, a pioneering initiative using artificial intelligence to strengthen climate adaptation and community resilience across some of the world’s most affected regions.

N26, the mobile bank, today announced a new membership agreement with Wero, the pan-European digital wallet and instant payment solution developed by the European Payment Initiative (EPI).