Unlimit, a leading global fintech company providing the world’s largest portfolio of financial technology services, today announced the opening of its global Advanced Research and Development Center in Belgrade, Serbia.

The Center will serve as the company’s primary global hub for advanced technology research and product development, with a strategic focus on artificial intelligence and other breakthrough technologies shaping the future of financial services.

Adyen, the global financial technology platform of choice for leading businesses, and Uber, the world’s leading mobility and delivery platform, today announced the renewal and expansion of their global partnership.

QUBE Events is excited to bring back the NextGen Payments & RegTech Forum – Malta, taking place on 19 February 2026 at the Hilton Hotel, St Julian’s – the vibrant hub for innovation and financial services!

Cleo, the world’s first AI financial assistant, which has helped millions of Americans manage their money, is relaunching in the UK. At a time when everyday costs are rising and money management is more critical than ever, Cleo gives people the tools, clarity and encouragement they need to stay in control of their finances.

As part of its strategy to accelerate digital transformation and enhance its technology infrastructure, the Jordan Kuwait Bank has signed a long-term strategic agreement with BPC, a global leader in payments and digital banking solutions. The step aims to unify digital channels within an advanced next-generation platform, strengthen digital innovation, and enhance the customer experience. The agreement was signed on behalf of the Jordan Kuwait Bank by the Group Chief Executive Officer, Haitham Al-Battikhi, and on behalf of BPC by Mr.

Bitso, the leading digital financial services company in  Latin America, announced the listing of Tether Gold (XAU₮), a blockchain-based asset fully  backed by physical gold, allowing users to buy and sell tokenized gold directly within the crypto  ecosystem. 

Open Banking Limited (OBL), the standards setter for open banking, today announces the appointment of the Rt Hon John Glen MP to its board as an Independent Non-Executive Director. 

While in government, Glen played a leading role in shaping UK financial services policy having served as Economic Secretary to the Treasury from 2018 to 2022. Glen was also responsible for financial regulations and managing relationships with the FCA and PRA on behalf of the government.  

Finora Bank ended 2025 with a €90.2 million net loan portfolio, following a year of strong growth in financing activity, income, and its SME client base.

In 2025, Finora Bank was among the fastest-growing banks in Lithuania and Estonia, with growth clearly above the market average. The Bank’s results improved several times compared to the previous year, driven by portfolio expansion and increasing demand from SME clients.

The European Central Bank’s latest payments report reveals how non‑cash payments jumped nearly 8%, with nearly 30 billion such card payments recorded in the first half of 2025.

Allica Bank has launched its business overdraft designed specifically for established businesses, marking a strategic milestone in the bank’s mission to transform finance for a part of the economy that has long been overlooked.

For many established businesses, access to overdrafts – one of the most flexible and widely used forms of working capital – has become increasingly difficult.