Liquidnet, a leading technology-driven agency execution specialist, today announced two senior appointments to support the expansion of its Listed Derivatives business across Continental Europe and into Equity Derivatives. This move builds on Liquidnet’s existing Equities and Fixed Income capabilities and reflects growing demand from buy-side clients for multi-asset solutions delivered through a single, agency-focused platform.

Wagestream, the market leader in workplace finance and wellbeing, has announced the acquisition of pensions technology company Zippen. The move continues to support Wagestream’s mission of improving the financial wellbeing of every worker and solidifies the evolving role of employers as key providers of financial services in the workplace. 

Paymentology, the leading global issuer-processor, has announced the opening of its new and expanded office in Dubai, marking a significant milestone in its continued investment across the Middle East.

The temperatures might be hotting up, but the majority of e-commerce businesses will now be planning for the winter months, with Black Friday always a key revenue driver.  In response, a new report 

Vixio, a leading provider of regulatory intelligence solutions, has released its 2025 Safeguarding Outlook, examining upcoming global rules and their impact on how payments firms must protect consumer funds.

Blackbullion, the leading student finance and financial wellbeing platform, has selected Bud Financial (Bud), a pioneer in financial data intelligence, to enhance its customer segmentation and data analysis capabilities through Bud’s powerful Drive solution. 

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Euroclear today unveils a comprehensive plan to establish a true single market for post-trade services across asset classes. This initiative, aimed at enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of European market infrastructure, will support the Savings and Investments Union's (SIU) ambitions and ensure Europe remains the 'go-to place' for investors and issuers globally.

Windare Ventures, Barclays, and other institutional investors back Heka's AI engine as financial institutions seek stronger defenses against synthetic fraud and identity manipulation.

Heron, a startup using AI to automate workflows in business lending, equipment finance, and insurance, has raised $16 million in Series A funding led by global software investor Insight Partners, with participation from existing investors Y-Combinator, BoxGroup and Flex Capital. The Series A will support Heron's next phase of expansion, helping the company scale its AI-driven solutions to more segments.