Sapiens International Corporation N.V. , a global leader in intelligent SaaS-based software solutions to the insurance industry, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement (the "Agreement") to be acquired by Advent, a leading global private equity investor, for $43.50 per common share, in an all-cash transaction that values Sapiens at an equity value of approximately $2.5 billion.

Lloyds has won, after a competitive tender, a contract to provide banking services for several government departments and public sector bodies, including the Department for Transport, Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency, HM Revenue & Customs and the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

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Klarna, the global digital bank and flexible payments provider, will soon be available as a payment option within autofill on Chrome for eligible users in the U.S.

Starting later this year, U.S. Chrome users will soon see Klarna’s interest-free Pay in 4 available in Autofill for purchases over $35, enabling a smoother, more flexible checkout experience. Financing will also be available for higher ticket items with monthly repayments made over a longer period of time starting at 0% APR.

NMI®, a global leader in embedded payments infrastructure, announces a leadership transition designed to power its next wave of innovation and growth. After seven years at the helm, CEO Vijay Sondhi will step down, making way for seasoned fintech executive Steven Pinado to take the reins as Chief Executive Officer, effective September 2, 2025. To ensure a seamless transition, Sondhi will remain with the company as a strategic advisor through the end of the year.

Bank payment company GoCardless has announced the launch of a groundbreaking new feature to redefine same-day settlement for Direct Debit.

Tuum, the leading next-generation core banking provider, has been selected by Oliver Business Development (OBD) Holding to power its newly licensed e-banking services in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) called Uptex Bank. The partnership marks Tuum’s first customer in the Middle East and reinforces its strategy to support innovation-led financial institutions in fast-growing, regulated markets.

Bluechain, the B2B payment orchestration platform powering the next generation of business payments, today announced a partnership with Visa to modernise how UK businesses manage B2B payments. This collaboration delivers real-time visibility, end-to-end control, and universal payment flexibility through Bluechain’s intelligent network. 

Finastra, a global leader in financial services software, announced that AlRayan Bank, one of Qatar’s largest Islamic banks with an international footprint, has successfully gone live with Finastra Corporate Channels, enhancing and streamlining its corporate digital banking services. This next-generation platform enables the bank to offer a unified, secure, and consistent digital experience across all channels, while improving operational agility and customer satisfaction.

Affirm, the payment network that empowers consumers and helps merchants drive growth, today announced that it is expanding its collaboration with Google Pay and making its flexible, transparent payment options available via autofill on Chrome.