Paysecure, the leading, global payment orchestration provider, today announced a new partnership with Approvely, a payments specialist with deep expertise in processing in the U.S.

Accounting software provider FreeAgent has announced a new partnership with Pleo, the smart spend management platform, to make it easier for UK small businesses to manage day-to-day expenses and stay on top of their cash flow.

Airwallex, a leading global financial platform for modern businesses, today announced its partnership with the European Payments Initiative (EPI), which developed Wero, the European digital wallet. Through this partnership, Airwallex becomes a Principal Member of EPI, enabling merchants on its platform to offer Wero Wallet as a payment method across Europe.

Banking Circle today announced a new partnership  with JD Fintech, a financial service platform for cross-border businesses and an  affiliate of JD.com, to provide the infrastructure enabling real-time payments,  Foreign Exchange ('FX') and marketplace collections for global businesses and  merchants. 

Mastercard and Zenith Bank have collaborated to launch the Essential Debit Card, scalable solution designed to enhance access to secure digital payments in Nigeria. The card is tailored to meet the everyday financial needs of underserved populations, including low-income earners, who have historically faced barriers to formal banking services.

FNZ, the leading global wealth management platform, has announced the appointment of Dame Alison Rose as Chair of FNZ (UK) Ltd and member of the FNZ Group Board.

Handepay has today announced it has turbocharged its eCommerce platform for customers, enabling merchants to start selling online in as little as 24 hours from sign up.

The launch of the enhanced service comes as Handepay strengthens its partnership with Global Payments, supporting SMEs to reach beyond their local high street.

The Swiss Bankers Association (SBA) is taking steps to establish a digital Swiss franc known as the deposit token. In September, PostFinance AG, Sygnum Bank AG, and UBS Group AG conducted a Proof of Concept, using deposit tokens to execute legally binding cross-bank payments on a public blockchain.

Temenos, a global leader in banking technology, today announced it has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: North America Retail Digital Banking Solutions 2025–2026 Vendor Assessment (doc # US52039425, November 2025).

The IDC MarketScape evaluation analyzed 10 vendors that provide self-service digital banking solutions to the North American market. The study quantitatively and qualitatively assesses multiple characteristics that help explain a vendor's success and position in the marketplace.

Charities and nonprofits often grapple with resource constraints and administrative burdens. A leader in instant payments, Brite Payments is tackling these challenges head-on with its payments and data solutions service. Built on open banking and Account Information Services (AIS), Brite’s Data Solutions are helping organisations streamline operations, enhance transparency, and ensure compliance—freeing up more time and resources for their core missions.