AutoRek, the financial control platform trusted by leading global institutions, has announced the recognition of two team members at WatersTechnology’s Women in Tech & Data Awards.

Michelle Earp, VP Marketing, has been recognised as Marketing Professional of the Year, while Amelia Doyle, PMO Lead, has been recognised as Gender Equality/Diversity Professional of the Year (vendor).

Ualá, the Latin American neobank, has raised $195 million in equity financing led by Allianz X, the strategic investment arm of Allianz Group.

Shift Technology, the leading AI platform for insurance, today announced the renewal of their strategic partnership agreement for five years with AXA, worldwide insurance leader, reinforcing a long-term collaboration that now spans 15 countries across Europe, Asia, and Latin America.

Absa Group, one of Africa's largest diversified financial services providers, has partnered with Thunes, the Smart Superhighway to move money around the world, to launch a new digital-first remittance solution, Absa Global Pay, that makes sending money across borders faster, simpler and more affordable for millions of customers across Africa.

TransUnion today announced its AI Analytics Orchestrator Agent, a next-generation capability built on its OneTru™ solution enablement platform. Leveraging Google’s Gemini models, the new Agent is designed to power advanced analytics within TransUnion’s TruIQ® solutions suite.

Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. a global Fintech leader, is pleased to announce the appointment of Allen Weinberg as Chief Growth and Strategy Officer, effective immediately. In this newly created role, Weinberg will work closely with the leadership team to implement Broadridge’s strategic priorities focused on accelerating sustainable growth, enhancing profitability, and strengthening competitive differentiation.

As International Women’s Day approaches, conversations in fintech often spotlight representation. But visibility alone doesn’t create payment systems, expand into new markets, or navigate the intricacies of global card networks. Real change comes from impact and in payments, impact is the result of aligning commercial insight, technical expertise and deep knowledge of card schemes.

Mastercard today announced the completion of its first live, authenticated agentic transaction in Singapore with DBS and UOB, marking a step towards trusted AI-powered commerce. This milestone builds on recent news of a new AI Center of Excellence in Singapore, which is set to become Mastercard’s largest innovation space in the region. 

Huawei won eight prestigious Global Mobile (GLOMO) Awards at MWC Barcelona 2026. These awards included the Best Mobile Network Infrastructure, Best AI‑Powered Network Solution, Best Non-Terrestrial Network Solution, Best Mobile Operator Service for Connected Consumers, Best Mobile Innovation for Connected Health and Wellbeing, Best FinTech & Digital Commerce Innovation, Best Use of Mobile for Accessibility & Inclusion, and Best Mobile Innovation for Enhancing the Lives of Children and Young People.

During MWC Barcelona 2026, Huawei released a series of innovative products and solutions centered on AI Data Centers (AI DCs) at its AI DC Innovation Session. These include the Huawei AI Data Platform and the upgraded Xinghe AI Fabric 2.0 Solution, all designed to accelerate enterprises' intelligent transformation. The Session, themed "Leading AI DC Innovation, Winning the Intelligent Future," brought together industry leaders and experts to discuss trends in AI DC development and share construction best practices.