Daloopa, the AI-powered fundamental data platform trusted by the world's leading equity investment and research teams, today announced a $13 million strategic investment to meet growing demand for high-quality data powering Large Language Models (LLMs) and AI agents in financial services. The round saw participation from existing and new investors such as Pavilion Capital.

Experian today announced the launch of Experian Assistant for Model Risk Management, a first-of-its-kind solution to help financial institutions govern and manage models more efficiently across the entire model‑development lifecycle. Fully integrated into the Experian Ascend PlatformTM and powered by ValidMind technology, this solution helps accelerate model validation, improve auditability and transparency, and may aid financial institutions in reducing regulatory and reputational risk.

The stablecoin ecosystem is expanding, and Visa is at the forefront of its development. As global interest in stablecoins takes center stage, Visa is building on its leadership in the space and enabling support for more stablecoins and more blockchains to facilitate settlement transactions for issuers and acquirers.

Visa’s settlement platform is adding support for two additional USD-backed stablecoins, two blockchains and the euro-backed EURC.

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Retailers are facing a moment of reinvention. Even as inflation lingers, consumer spending is recovering - and merchants are seeking ways to convert this rebound into sustainable growth.

Guavapay has become the latest global fintech to join Stop Scams UK, in a hugely exciting move for both organisations that will see Guavapay collaborate across sectors to fight fraud. 

Guavapay’s products MyGuava (B2C) and MyGuava Business (B2B) deliver streamlined, cost-effective payment solutions. The MyGuava App is a universal financial tool that empowers individuals with multi-currency accounts, fee-free international transfers, personalized virtual cards, and real-time analytics.

New personalised wealth management platform, Stratiphy, has launched to empower investors to take control of their investments and to meet their individual goals and risk appetite. 

Boost Payment Solutions, a global leader in optimizing virtual card usage and acceptance, today announced a strategic partnership with FIS®, a leading provider of global financial technology solutions.

Slice Insurance (Slice) has continued to build on its AI-first foundation with the expansion of a proprietary suite of secure, intelligent tools designed to transform how agents, brokers, and underwriters navigate complex commercial risks. Since the launch of Slice Mind in 2019, AI has always been at the core of Slice’s platform—and that vision is now fueling a faster, smarter submission experience across both small business and mid-market E&S.