By 2030, the global market for AI in fintech is estimated to reach $79.4bn, driven by the pressure on finance teams to stay ahead amid ongoing economic uncertainty. With the EU facing the hard reality of tariffs on exports to the US, margins are tighter than ever for businesses trading internationally. In this high-stakes environment, faster invoice processing isn’t enough. Businesses need greater intelligence to anticipate risks, adapt to fluctuating currency markets and guide payment decisions with precision. 

Prometeia, the leading Risk technology and  advisory firm in EMEA, has signed a strategic partnership with FinCredible, a technology  and analytics company whose expertise complements Prometeia’s offering in delivering  advanced risk management solutions across Central and Eastern Europe. 

NCR Atleos Corporation, a leader in expanding self-service financial access for financial institutions, retailers and consumers, today announced that Moto has extended its relationship with Atleos, delivering convenient, secure access to cash through the NCR Atleos Cashzone Network, which now includes more than 16,000 ATMs across the UK.

OpenDialog, the AI Agent platform built to transform customer journeys in insurance, today announced a strategic partnership with Durell, an established provider in the insurance software market. 

This collaboration embeds OpenDialog’s innovative AI Agent Solution into Quote Portal, the e-trade marketplace built by Durell and Movo Partnership to deliver the next generation of broker experience – faster, easier and fully compliant. 

BankDhofar has signed a cooperation agreement with the Social Protection Fund to advance financial technology solutions, underscoring the bank’s commitment to driving innovation in Oman’s banking sector and supporting the ambitions of Oman Vision 2040.

Workday, Inc., the enterprise AI platform for managing people, money, and agents, today announced Pay Transparency Analyzer powered by Kainos. This new solution will help organisations confidently navigate global pay equity regulations, including the EU Pay Transparency Directive, and foster fair and transparent pay practices.

WalletConnect is entering the world of point-of-sale payments, marking a new era for onchain finance.

Iliad Solutions has added two experienced specialists to its team as the business continues to expand its market-leading offering in payment testing and certification. They join Iliad Solutions at a time of significant growth, following major customer wins in 2025, driving demand for additional talent within the company.

Sam Mensah has joined as Product Consultant Manager. Sam has spent more than 25 years in the payments sector, working in senior technical roles with ACI Worldwide and Diebold Nixdorf.

Worldline, a global leader in payment services, has signed a strategic partnership agreement with YeePay, a leading Chinese third-party payment provider specialising in the airline and travel sector.