Aryza, a global provider of mission-critical automation software across the credit lifecycle, is thrilled to announce its acquisition of Webio, a pioneering provider of conversational AI solutions. This strategic move marks a significant milestone in Aryza's growth journey and underscores the company’s commitment to enhancing its technological capabilities and delivering innovative solutions to customers.

ila Bank, powered by Bank ABC, has partnered with Mastercard to enhance the bank’s proposition across consumer products, launching new affluent, travel products and loyalty offerings.

Outmin, an intelligent bookkeeping start-up that automates financial data production and eliminates manual data entry, today announced a €4 million raise led by Praetura Ventures via its Praetura EIS Growth Fund and NPIF II – Praetura Equity Finance, which is managed by Praetura as part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II. The company also confirmed the appointment of Feargal O'Rourke, current IDA Chairman and former Managing Partner of PwC Ireland, as Chairman of the Board.

The latest milestone on the road to crypto regulation, the proposals are the result of extensive engagement through roundtables and feedback on previous discussion papers.

FIS® , a global leader in financial technology, today announced it has been selected by MUFG Securities (Canada), Ltd. (MUSC) to power its back-office operations.

myTU, a fully automated, AI-native and cloud-first digital bank, has introduced Apple Pay integration, a safer, more secure and private way to pay that helps customers avoid handing their payment card to someone else, touching physical buttons or exchanging cash — and uses the power of the iPhone to protect every transaction.

Crypto platform Gemini released its 2025 Global State of Crypto report, which found that in 2025 global adoption of crypto grew in all geographies surveyed. In 2024, one in five (21%) of respondents in the United States, United Kingdom, France, and Singapore reported owning crypto. In 2025, that figure grew to nearly one in four (24%).

Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has announced the launch of BGUSD, a yield-bearing stable asset certificate designed to enhance capital efficiency and provide passive income opportunities for users worldwide. BGUSD is fully integrated into the platform’s trading and wealth management infrastructure, offering a multifaceted utility layer backed by real-world assets. BGUSD is redeemable for USDC at a 1:1 ratio and can be subscribed using USDC or USDT.

Fenergo has today launched its FinCrime Operating System (OS), an evolution of its existing solutions to become the single unifying platform across the Client Lifecycle. It leverages trusted Agentic AI to empower financial institutions to overcome spiraling operational costs and rising compliance demands enhanced by geopolitical tension and regulatory flux.

An Interview with Dean Francis, Senior Business Development Manager, Corlytics

Financial IT: What kind of regulatory changes are we seeing in the payments space right now? How are recent regulatory shifts affecting the sector, and what trends are you keeping an eye on?