Building on its strategy to harness AI and harmonized data to optimize global post-trade operations, global Fintech leader Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc., today announced a strategic investment and expanded partnership with DeepSee, a leader in agentic AI technology based in Utah, U.S. The agreement includes Broadridge taking a minority ownership stake in DeepSee and marks a significant milestone in Broadridge’s strategy to leverage AI and harmonized data to optimize global post-trade operations.  

Banking Circle today announced that it has joined the Czech Fintech Association (CEFTAS), reinforcing its commitment to driving innovation and supporting the continued evolution of the Czech fintech ecosystem.

Paymentology, the leading global issuer processor, has shared a new ‘Quick Start Guide’ that gives fintechs, banks and brands a clear route to launching card programmes in the Philippines. Created with consulting firm Flagship Advisory Partners, the guide turns market structure, operating models, regulatory roles and delivery steps into a practical path from idea to go-live.

Zilch, the consumer payments platform powering the future of commerce, today announces it has signed an agreement to acquire AB Fjord Bank, a Lithuania-based bank with approx. $120M in total assets that is authorised and regulated by the Bank of Lithuania and the European Central Bank.

Marqeta, Inc., the modern card issuing platform, today announced the appointment of Patti Kangwankij as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, effective February 9, 2026. Ms. Kangwankij will oversee all aspects of Marqeta’s financial operations, supporting the Company’s strategy to drive rapid growth and enhanced profitability. She will succeed Mike Milotich as CFO who, as previously announced, was appointed Marqeta’s Chief Executive Officer in September 2025.

Mylapay, a modern payment infrastructure company focused on compliance-first solutions for banks and payment institutions, today announced that it has raised $1 million as part of its ongoing capital round, ahead of its upcoming Series A.

Ebury, the global fintech specialising in cross-border payments, FX, and business lending, has become an official Olympique de Marseille’s supplier reflecting the club’s status as an internationally competitive team:

Pluto Financial Technologies, Inc. has launched the first AI-powered lending platform purpose built for private markets, backed by Motive Ventures, Portage, Apollo Global Management , Hamilton Lane, Tectonic Ventures, and Broadhaven Ventures. Pluto has raised $8.6 million in equity and secured hundreds of millions in lending capacity.

Finshape, a leading provider of digital banking solutions, today announced the appointment of Neil Budd as the company's new Chief Executive Officer.