Zest AI, a leader in AI lending technology, announced a $200 million growth investment from global software investor Insight Partners to support the company's next phase of transformation. The growth capital will enable Zest AI to double down on its current product portfolio, continuing to advance fraud protection and generative AI – all to build the future of lending through AI.

Mesh Payments, an innovator in global travel and expense management, has joined forces with SoFi Bank as its sponsor bank and with 

Within just the past few years, payments have transformed entirely — tap to pay has become even more prevalent, traditional financial institutions are exploring blockchain, and generative AI is emerging as critical to boosting fraud protection rates by as much as 300%. Borders are no longer barriers to global trade, instant access to earnings is the expectation, not a perk, and paper checks and physical wallets are fast becoming museum pieces — at least among the youngest of us.

Reuters Events is set to host the much-anticipated conference, "The Future of Insurance Europe 2025," scheduled for May 7-8 in Amsterdam. This year’s conference will tackle the critical challenges and opportunities within the European insurance sector, including AI integration, risk management, and evolving customer expectations. 

Kasta, aiming to build the most user-friendly crypto & cash payments platform with Ka.app, has secured a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) registration from Bank of Lithuania (Lietuvos Bankas) in Lithuania, marking its third European regulatory approval.

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Pluto Finance, a leading property finance provider, is pleased to announce the appointment of Shane Ryan as Lending Director for the UK and Ireland. This strategic hire marks an exciting step in Pluto Finance’s continued growth and expansion into the Irish market.

As we approach 2025, financial institutions across the EU face the challenge of complying with the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), which is set to take effect on the 17th of January. DORA is focused on strengthening cybersecurity and operational resilience across financial ecosystems, with the consequences for non-compliance ranging from regulatory fines to reputational damage and an increased risk of cyberattacks.

Financial crime—things like fraud, money laundering, and illegal fund transfers—is a growing problem that affects economies worldwide. While recent initiatives, like the UK ‘Financial Crime Intelligence Sharing Initiative’, signal progress, the tools and technology for detecting and preventing financial crime must evolve urgently to outpace increasingly sophisticated criminal networks.