CLARA Analytics, a leading provider of artificial intelligence (AI) technology for insurance claims optimization, today announced two pivotal executive hires. Robin Spaulding, CPCU, AIC, has joined CLARA as Chief Insurance Officer, and 

Klarna, the AI-powered global payments network and shopping assistant, has launched two new products tapping into retail banks’ core business: everyday spending and saving. Launched in 12 countries across Europe and the US, this marks a significant step forward in Klarna’s mission to disrupt retail banking and become an every day spending partner to the world’s consumers.

The points, miles and perks that have come to define the modern credit card marketing playbook are being replaced by cashback rewards and lower fee cards as cardholder financial health1 grows increasingly strained. According to the J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Credit Card Satisfaction Study,SM released today, only 46% of cardholders are now classified as financially healthy and 51% carry revolving debt on their cards.

Zip, a digital financial services company offering innovative, people-centered products, today announced its integration as a payment method for U.S. merchants using Stripe.

Sionic, a leading provider of real-time, Pay-by-Bank Commerce (PbBC) services, today announced the launch of its comprehensive fraud detection and mitigation service built exclusively for real-time, bank-to-bank payments at checkouts, whether online, mobile or in-store. Using Google Cloud’s Vertex AI platform, Sionic is able to help financial institutions and retailers detect fraud more effectively.

Amount, a digital origination and decisioning SaaS platform powering consumer and small business deposit account opening and loan origination, today announced the successful close of a $30 million equity capital raise.  The company will use the funds to further invest in its world-class technology and accelerate its progress in the credit union sector, building on Amount’s successful track record of helping financial institutions simplify and streamline their business processes.

PayQuicker, a leader in global payouts orchestration, announced a collaboration with Thunes, a global money movement innovator, to expand its e-Wallet payout capabilities worldwide. The collaboration aims to address the increasing demand for more diverse, and flexible payout methods, especially in emerging markets where e-Wallets serve as essential financial tools.

Encompass Corporation, the market-leading Corporate Digital Identity provider, announces the appointment of Alex Ford to Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) alongside her current position as President of North America. Alex’s new role will play an integral part of the company’s growth and development plans as Encompass continues to pioneer the Corporate Digital

Sling Money, an app designed to make the global transfer of money instant, easy and low-cost, today announced a $15 million Series A round led by Union Square Ventures, Ribbit Capital, and Slow Ventures.

Alkami Technology, Inc., a leading cloud-based