Technically, financial organisations could be well positioned in the coming year to better survive attacks such as ransomware if they weren't compromised by historical silos and blinkered thinking. Both of which continue to prevent teams in security and operations from working together more  closely,  risking  time when responding to  the biggest crisis - a destructive cyberattack.

Profile, a leading financial solutions provider, has announced today that Bank of Valletta p.l.c., a financial services provider of systemic importance, with a legacy of 50 years and the largest market share in Malta, has selected the Axia Suite platform to enhance its portfolio management and investment services’ operations.

Liquidnet is pleased to announce the appointment of Ayesha Rasheed Boulware as Senior Trade Coverage Consultant. Based in San Francisco, Ayesha will provide primary account coverage for Liquidnet Members, with a focus on strengthening relationships and meeting the trading needs of clients across the West Coast.

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), the premier post-trade market infrastructure for the global financial services industry, announced today that Japan’s Higo Bank has adopted DTCC’s ITP services to automate their middle and back office, helping them achieve no-touch processing across domestic and cross-border transactions.

Zeplyn, the AI assistant for financial advisors, today announced a $3M seed funding round. Led by Leo Capital, with additional investing from Converge and angel investors, the funding will be used to support the company as it rebuilds wealth management from an AI-native perspective.

Droit, a leading technology firm in computational law and regulation, today announces the launch of its Exchange Traded Derivatives (ETD) Reporting product—designed to enhance regulatory transparency and ensure compliance with global reporting requirements for listed derivatives.

Global wealth intelligence provider, 1fs Wealth, has announced a strategic partnership with, Apex Group, a leading financial services company, that will see the group’s clients benefiting from the latest in innovative, digital wealth management solutions.

In recent years, the African fintech ecosystem has emerged as a dynamic and transformative force, significantly advancing financial inclusion across the continent. Much of this growth has been fuelled by innovative private sector financial technology solutions, addressing the challenges faced by traditional financial services. However, to fully unlock the potential of fintech and ensure its sustainability, government intervention in developing a comprehensive regulatory framework is essential.

As international trade and e-commerce continues to expand, cross-border payments has grown substantially. According to the latest report from EY, global cross-border payments are growing at around 9% annually, and is expected to reach US$290tn by 2030. As the digital economy continues to expand, the demand for more efficient, secure, and inclusive payment systems becomes crucial.