The new priorities of the modern banking customer

For years, the banking industry has chased innovation in the form of faster apps, smoother onboarding, and tighter security. And while these continue to matter, a quiet shift has been gaining momentum - one that’s set to redefine what customers value in their financial providers.

In the first half of 2025, Finora Bank’s business loan portfolio grew by 111%, reaching €59 million. Deposit volumes rose by 135%, totaling €65 million. Revenue also saw a sharp increase of 74% compared to the same period last year, driven by strong demand for financing and a focused strategy tailored to business clients.

Global financial technology leader FIS® has announced a new partnership with a subsidiary of Circle Internet Group, Inc.  to give financial institutions the ability to transact in USDC, the world’s largest regulated stablecoin. This partnership launches on the heels of new U.S. stablecoin legislation that paves the way for digital assets to become more integrated with traditional finance in the U.S.

Airwallex, a leading global fintech platform, today announced that its Singapore entity, Airwallex Capital (Singapore) Pte Ltd, has been granted a Capital Markets Services (CMS) licence by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). With this licence, Airwallex can now offer regulated investment solutions and custodial services to businesses in Singapore through its Airwallex Yield product.

Embat, a leading European financial management and treasury platform, is accelerating its expansion across Europe with the appointment of a new leadership team for the UK and Ireland. 

Bitso, the leading crypto platform in Latin America with over 9  million users, today announced the launch of Bitso Onchain, a new decentralized exchange  (DEX) that combines token discovery with instant trading across more than 14 blockchains. 

Marking the beginning of Bitso’s strategic expansion into decentralized finance, Bitso Onchain  delivers a simple yet powerful promise: discover everything, trade everything, with zero friction. 

TD Bank Group, is pleased to announce the appointment of John B. MacIntyre as Chair of the Board of Directors, effective September 1, 2025. His deep financial expertise and governance experience will support the Board as it continues to prioritize strong oversight and long-term value creation. John has served as an independent director of the Board since 2023 and currently chairs the Board's Human Resources Committee. Alan MacGibbon, currently Chair of the Board, will retire from the Board on September 1, 2025.

Smart Money People, the UK’s most comprehensive financial reviews website, is calling for a wider industry review of how financial services are encouraging open and supportive conversations with customers. Many customers are unaware that they could be vulnerable and the risks they face in this position.