Ageras, a leading fintech platform for accounting, admin and banking software for small businesses in Europe, has completed the full acquisition of Storebuddy; an integration software specialised in automating accounting processes for online stores.

Experian, a leading global data and technology company, and ValidMind, a leader in model risk management solutions, today announced a strategic partnership designed to transform how financial institutions manage regulatory compliance, operational risk and model governance.

New research from PensionBee, a leader in the UK consumer retirement market, reveals that while UK savers are open to AI playing a role in pension customer support, they are not ready for a fully automated experience.

79% of respondents expressed preferences for a mix of human and AI interaction when managing their pension accounts, highlighting a strong preference for a hybrid approach.

In recent years, banking profits have been strong, with UK leaders reporting pre-tax gains of up to £24 billion. But alongside this success, competition has intensified. Fintech challengers are grabbing attention and market share, raising the bar with slick digital experiences, better personalisation, and tools designed around customer needs.

Global Fintech leader Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:BR), announced its extended strategic global agreement with Upvest, a leading provider of investment infrastructure in Europe, to further deliver and enhance end-to-end proxy voting and shareholder disclosure solutions for Upvest clients and their end users.

A new survey shows nearly half of all financial services executives are struggling with managing credit risk and detecting and preventing fraud. The survey also shows many are revamping their credit risk decisioning and fraud prevention strategies in 2025, with AI playing a prominent role.

QUBE Events is excited to bring back the NextGen Payments & RegTech Forum series to Malta on 20 February 2025 at the Hilton Hotel in St. Julian's – the vibrant hub for innovation and financial services! This prestigious forum offers valuable opportunities and powerful partnerships across all aspects of finance, from banking and insurance to asset management, fintech, compliance, and regulatory technology.

With the recent news that shops and service firms will not be compelled to accept cash, and with growing numbers of retailers opting for ‘card-only’ payment models, a significant swathe of the population is becoming disenfranchised. Refusing cash may appear to simplify the operational model, especially for retailers struggling to recruit and retain enough staff, but what is the bottom line impact when seven in 10 (71%) people still have some level of everyday reliance on cash?

Bud Financial, the AI-powered financial data platform for banks, today announced that Jazari, a global Remit (Send) Now, Pay Later platform, has selected its platform to enhance their ability to offer seamless access to credit and a more efficient remittance process.