Artificial intelligence is emerging as a key enabler for improved lending practices. A report from Experian, released this month, underscores this shift, highlighting how financial institutions are ramping up AI integration to streamline operations and enhance decision-making. Titled the “Perceptions of AI Report,” the study… Read More
Alpaca, a provider of brokerage infrastructure, has announced a successful Series D funding round, raising $150 million alongside a $40 million credit facility. This latest investment propels the company’s valuation to $1.15 billion, marking a key milestone in its journey to democratize access to financial… Read More
Tagged alpaca, digitalization, fintech, funding round, infrastructure
Bilt Rewards has unveiled an expansion to its popular rewards program with the launch of Bilt Card 2.0, introducing three new credit cards that now allow users to earn points on mortgage payments for the first time. Announced recently, this update builds on the company’s… Read More
Tagged bilt, credit cards, fintech, mortgages, product update
London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) has introduced its new Trade Surveillance platform. Announced this month, this initiative aims to empower financial institutions with advanced tools for detecting potential market abuse and financial crimes. The platform debuts with two specialized solutions: one tailored for Markets in… Read More
Tagged london stock exchange group, lseg, product update, trade surveillance
A new report from the National Consumer Law Center castigates earned wage access facilitators for deceptive practices and fee gouging. Picking Workers’ Pockets: Unfair, Deceptive and Abusive Practices by Earned Wage Payday Lenders explores the tactics that some earned wage payday lenders use to collect… Read More
Tagged earned wage access, lauren saunders, National Consumer Law Center, Patrick Crotty
Ryan, LLC—a provider of tax consulting and software solutions—has revealed a substantial minority equity investment from Neuberger Berman Capital Solutions, in collaboration with funds overseen by Neuberger Berman Private Markets. This partnership positions Neuberger as a major stakeholder, working in tandem with Ryan’s current investors,… Read More
Tagged neuberger berman capital solutions, onex partners, ryan, tax
In a recent move to enforce consumer protection standards in the US financial services sector, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has petitioned a federal court to declare a payment processing company and its top executives in contempt of court. The action targets Cliq, Inc., previously… Read More
Tagged cliq, enforcement action, ftc, payments processing, us
OnePay, the fintech company supported by retail giant Walmart Inc. (NYSE:WMT), has reached a valuation of more than $4 billion, marking a significant leap in its growth trajectory. This new milestone came through a recent share buyback program for employees, which priced the company’s shares at… Read More
Figure Technology Solutions (Nasdaq: FIGR) a blockchain-native capital marketplace, has reported steady loan origination volumes for the fourth quarter of 2025. The announcement, shared by Executive Board Chair Mike Cagney, highlights a turnaround in what is typically a slower period for the lending industry. Despite… Read More
Tagged decentralized finance, defi, figure technology solutions, mike cagney, stablecoins
In the ecosystem of Swiss retail banking, established institutions continue to dominate digital advancements, while digital-only banks intensify efforts to tailor services to individual needs. According to an analysis by Colombus Consulting, which assessed 28 key players using over 50 indicators spanning websites, apps, social… Read More
Tagged banking, digital banks, europe, neobank, research, switzerland
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