Ex-UBS boss Hamers joins AI wealth management startup Arta Finance
Former UBS chief executive Ralph Hamers has become an external senior advisor for Arta Finance, an AI-based digital wealth management startup founded by former Google executives.
Chime buys enterprise employee rewards platform Salt Labs
Digital banking giant Chime has acquired employee rewards startup Salt Labs. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Trump expected to sign stablecoin regulation Genius Act into law
This week, the US House of Representatives also passed the Clarity Act and Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act.
GDS Link & Carleton partner to enhance calculations & decisioning
GDS Link announced a strategic partnership with Carleton this week. The potential benefits derive from integrating Carleton’s financial calculations, CarletonCalcs, and lending document generation software, CarletonDocs, within GDS Link’s credit risk decisioning solutions. CarletonCalcs is a suite of configurable payment … [Read More]
Li Auto adds to gloomy China EV outlook with revenue miss
Li Auto Inc.’s fourth-quarter forecasts fell short of expectations, adding to investor concerns about its ability to navigate China’s fiercely…
CarMax Auto Finance originations up 6%
CarMax Auto Finance grew originations in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, but rising macroeconomic uncertainty has led the company…
Chip records first profitable month
UK wealth app Chip has recorded its first profitable month since its formation six years ago.
defi SOLUTIONS expands NY facility for titling & more
To handle client demand and make room for personnel and resources, defi SOLUTIONS on Tuesday announced the expansion of the Amherst, N.Y. facility that houses the company’s newly renamed defi MANAGED SERVICING outsourced servicing operation. According to a news release, … [Read More]
Sustainable Finance Live: Using real-time measurement of climate change to address risk
Finextra Research and Responsible Risk today hosted Sustainable Finance Live, the second virtual workshop in a series of events designed to create actionable ESGtech strategies and build an ecosystem of partnerships that will turn strategy into reality.
Free weekly credit report availability now permanent
Equifax, Experian and TransUnion on Monday reinforced their commitment to the financial health of U.S. consumers with the ongoing availability of free weekly credit reports through AnnualCreditReport.com. The three nationwide credit reporting agencies (NCRAs) announced the free service first introduced … [Read More]
Aussie fintech Halo establishes Glasgow base
The UK arm of Australian investing fintech Halo Technologies is setting up an operations and development centre in Glasgow, creating more than 60 jobs in the city.
Finastra releases message transformation service for MT to ISO 20022 switch
Finastra has launched a message format translation service for banks switching from Swift MT messages to the new ISO 20022 MX standard.
Palantir, xAI and TWG Global team on AI offering for FS sector
Data analytics giant Palantir Technologies is teaming up with Elon Musk’s xAI and investment firm TWG Global to help financial services firms to embed AI at the core of their organisations.
F10 and New Energy Nexus unite to nurture green fintech
F10, fintech incubator and accelerator, will collaborate with New Energy Nexus to form the first global green and climate fintech program, bringing decarbonisation of financial services to the cutting edge of innovation.