april, the embedded, AI tax platform, has closed $38 million in a Series B funding round led by 

Thredd, the leading next-generation global payments processor, today announced a strategic partnership with 

Ego, a Manchester-headquartered fashion brand operating across the UK, Europe, and the US, has partnered with Primer, the unified infrastructure for global payments and commerce, to gain more freedom and control over how it manages its payments. 

Real-time payments (RTPs) are no longer a nice-to-have — they’re quickly becoming essential infrastructure. For financial institutions navigating complex global landscapes, the ability to move money instantly and securely is mission-critical. From liquidity management to customer experience, RTPs are laying the groundwork for a more responsive, transparent, and efficient financial ecosystem.

Orbital, a global payment orchestration platform across stablecoins and traditional payment rails, has announced it is collaborating with Sumsub, a global leader in verification and anti-fraud, to implement advanced transaction monitoring across and screening across its entire payments stack.

Trustly, the global leader in Pay by Bank, today announced a new partnership with Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) – one of the largest telecommunications companies in the UK and the first in the country to have invested in Open Banking – to provide next-generation direct debit account automation and one-off Pay by Bank payments for VMO2 customers in its digital estate.

Klarna, the global digital bank and flexible payments provider, and Poshmark, the leading fashion resale marketplace, today announced a strategic partnership to simplify resale and empower consumers to earn from their wardrobes—just in time for back-to-school.

Kikoff, the credit-building platform used by over a million Americans, today released its Economic Trust Report, based on their nationally representative survey conducted by The Harris Poll among 2,083 U.S. adults. The findings expose a trust gap between reported macroeconomic indicators and what Americans actually believe about their financial standing.

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The Hong Kong Securities and Investment Institute (HKSI Institute) and the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) have collaborated on a new programme aimed at enhancing learners’ understanding of ethical issues when using artificial intelligence (AI).

PNC Bank today announced a strategic partnership with Coinbase aimed at expanding access to trusted, secure, and innovative digital asset solutions to PNC's banking clients and institutional investors. PNC will also provide select banking services to Coinbase, reflecting both companies' commitment to a more resilient digital financial system.