Experian today announced the launch of the Experian Insurance Marketplacei app on ChatGPT, introducing its trusted insurance comparison platform to OpenAI’s audience of millions of consumers. This debut represents a significant advancement in Experian’s AI strategy, leveraging conversational technology to simplify everyday financial choices and create a more intuitive and helpful consumer experience.

Gennius XYZ today announced the completion of its acquisition of a majority stake in Utoppia, a U.S.-based fintech platform providing access to U.S. bank accounts, card issuance and digital financial services under a regulated, compliance-first framework.

Global financial technology leader FIS® is celebrating multiple award wins that recognize the strength and breadth of its solutions that support the world’s money lifecycle, particularly when money is in motion or at work.

Cash remains the only means of payment that enables direct, in-person transactions with immediate settlement and without the involvement of third parties or electronic equipment. As payment habits evolve and demand grows for secure and trusted digital solutions, the European Central Bank (ECB) launched in 2021 an investigation phase into the potential introduction of a central bank digital currency for Europe — the digital euro.

Conferma, a global leader in virtual payments for business travel and Oracle partner, has announced its latest property management system (PMS) integration with Oracle OPERA Cloud, enabling secure, automated corporate travel payments for thousands of hotels and corporations globally.

Nexi Group, the European PayTech, today announced the launch of Nexi SmartStation, its next-generation all-in-one commerce solution. The new modular offering is specifically designed to simplify and digitalize in-store acceptance for a wide range of store formats, enabling software-integrated commerce and payments for merchants.

LSEG today announces plans to build an on-chain settlement capability, the LSEG Digital Securities Depository (DSD). 

The LSEG DSD, a market infrastructure solution for institutional market participants, will be fully interoperable, connecting traditional and digital markets, supporting multiple chains, and seamless interaction between existing settlement platforms and emerging digital infrastructures. The first deliverable is planned for 2026, subject to regulatory approval.  

Waffo, a global payments infrastructure provider, today announced it has raised $30 million in total funding, including $15 million in a Series A round co-led by Illuminate Financial and Gaorong Ventures, with participation from HSBC and BAI Capital.

Noah, a global payments infrastructure provider, and Payd, a financial operating system for African professionals, are today announcing a strategic partnership to dismantle the financial barriers facing Africa’s digital workforce. 

By integrating Noah’s infrastructure, Payd’s 30,000+ active users can now bypass outdated banking systems to receive international earnings instantly and at a fraction of the traditional cost.