finova Broker, formerly known as eKeeper Group, today launches as a dedicated arm of the finova brand, bringing a fresh, focused approach to supporting the needs of the intermediary sector.

The launch of finova Broker as a distinct entity within the finova group is a natural evolution in the company’s commitment to mortgage brokers. As a result, there will be strengthened investment in tailored CRM solutions designed to meet brokers' unique challenges and opportunities.

Cardo AI, a next generation asset-based finance and private credit technology platform, has completed its $15mn Series A round. The investment was co-led by Blackstone Innovations Investments, Blackstone's early-stage strategic investment arm, FINTOP Capital and JAM FINTOP. Andy Horwitz and Kevin MacDonald, co-founders of Black Mountain Systems, also participated in the round.

tell.money, a leading provider of open banking solutions, today announces its appointment as the official open banking gateway provider for Monese, the award-winning mobile money app. This strategic partnership arrives at a crucial time when embedded finance solutions are experiencing unprecedented growth in the UK and EU markets.

Inn-Flow, the all-in-one operations software for hoteliers, announces its new integration with DailyPay, a worktech company and leading provider of earned wage access. This new integration allows hotel owners, managers, and operations teams to offer staff choice and control over their earned pay, increasing employee satisfaction and boosting their financial flexibility.

New Africa Technology (NAT), a fintech company based in Senegal, joins forces with Mastercard to introduce a virtual and physical prepaid card for individuals through NAT’s existing digital wallet solution, ‘’Flash’’. This collaboration aims to transform the payment landscape in Senegal, Côte d'Ivoire, and Benin.

CaixaBank has unveiled its new 2025–2027 Strategic Plan in a bid to ensure sustainable levels of profitability above 15% (ROTE) to boost the growth of loans to companies and households, which is expected to grow by 4% CAGR over the next three years. Maintaining this profitability will enable CaixaBank to continue remunerating its 558,000 shareholders adequately, including the FROB and ‘la Caixa’ Foundation, which will then be able to continue its essential Social Work.