NCR Atleos Corporation, a leader in expanding self-service financial access for financial institutions, retailers and consumers, today announced that Oak Ridge, Tenn.-based Y-12 Federal Credit Union (Y-12 FCU) is revolutionizing member service with advanced technology through its relationship with Atleos.

Finastra, a global provider of financial software applications, announced its leading cloud-based loan document preparation system, LaserPro, is now offering enhanced features and is seeing widespread adoption by community-based financial institutions.

Mollie, one of Europe’s fastest-growing financial service providers, sought a reliable partner to launch their own instant, account-to-account payment solution for its merchants. 

The current financial services landscape may look like a roller coaster at times, but it also presents compelling opportunities for banks, credit unions and asset managers to grow their portfolios while better addressing consumers’ financial goals. In particular, the rising cost of living and record-high credit card interest rates have created a widespread need for solutions that alleviate consumers’ financial stress.

As many on the investment side of the financial industry are aware, liquidity is an ongoing challenge for those looking to unlock the value of their assets - without selling their shares or risking tax consequences and market disruptions, that is.

Advisor attrition is one of the most pressing challenges facing wealth management firms today. Losing experienced advisors doesn’t just impact internal operations, it disrupts client relationships, affects assets under management (AUM) and damages a firm’s reputation. With competition for talent increasing, firms need to rethink how they attract and retain advisors to build a stable, engaged workforce.

The high cost of advisor turnover

Backbase, a global leader in engagement banking, has partnered with Salt Edge, a leading provider of open banking solutions, to accelerate the adoption of open banking and help banks seamlessly meet compliance requirements while unlocking new revenue opportunities.

FinTech Wales is delighted to announce the appointment of Lucy Bulley as Programme Director for the 2025 FinTech Wales Foundry.

With an impressive track record of supporting and scaling startups across fintech, cyber security, SaaS, and beyond, Lucy brings a wealth of experience to the role. A seasoned Fractional COO, founder, and startup mentor, she has worked with scaling businesses across multiple tech sectors, both in Wales and internationally.

Global analytic software leader FICO’s analysis of UK credit card payments data from the past six years has revealed that consumers developed healthier credit card payment patterns during the pandemic, and those patterns have not fallen back to pre-pandemic levels. The COVID-19 lockdown and its reduced spending opportunities, as well as the financial support provided by the government furlough scheme, saw consumers more able to make card payments.