DNA Payments, the UK’s leading independent payment provider, and OnePlusTwo, a provider of advanced Point of Sale (POS), self-service, and Kitchen Display Screen (KDS) technologies, are partnering to make in-store self-service and online purchases more accessible across hospitality and retail. Together, they offer an all-in-one solution bringing secure, fast payment processing together with the latest software technologies.

FloQast, the Accounting Transformation Platform created by accountants for accountants to automate accounting and audit workflows with AI, today unveiled a strategic partnership with Forvis Mazars Germany focused on enhancing operational efficiency through the automation of key accounting processes.

Ardian, a global private investment firm, and iCapital[1], the global fintech company shaping the future of investing, today announced the continued expansion of their partnership with the broader availability of the Ardian Access SICAV suite of evergreen[2] private markets strategies[3] through leading global fund platforms, including Allfunds, Clearstream and Euroclear Fundsplace.

Blade Labs today launched ZeroH Disclosure, a patent-pending privacy and proof platform that lets regulated financial institutions use AI and cloud services without surrendering control of sensitive data. The platform applies an institution's own disclosure policy before data reaches any external system, and produces a cryptographic record each time it does. The first product built on ZeroH Disclosure is Ask Ali, an AI co-pilot for compliance, product development, and Shariah governance teams inside Islamic financial institutions. Both are available for early access from 12 May 2026.

Riyadh, KSA — Abhi Saudi, powered by Alraedah Digital Solutions, has announced its partnership with QBS to provide employees with instant access to earned wages through its Earned Wage Access (EWA) solution.

LMAX Group, the leading global cross‑asset marketplace for FX and digital assets, today announced the launch of Kiosk, a fully hosted interface enabling institutions to seamlessly accept, custody, allocate and deploy digital assets as cross‑asset collateral. Kiosk provides a simple, secure way for clients to broaden their digital asset offerings.

Ualett, the leading financial technology platform serving gig workers, announced the launch of Ualett Rewards, a new loyalty program designed to recognize and reward clients for their engagement and financial activity.

Following Norges Bank's decision to increase the key policy rate by 0.25 percentage point at the monetary policy meeting on 6 May 2026, DNB has decided to increase the interest rate on home mortgages and deposits by up to 0.25 percentage point.

Franklin Templeton, a global investment leader, today announced the launch of its Private Markets Model Portfolios, developed in collaboration with Corastone, a digital infrastructure platform and permissioned blockchain network designed to streamline, automate, and scale private market investments. The Private Markets Model Portfolios are designed to help financial advisors more efficiently incorporate private market investments within a professionally managed portfolio framework.

Exito Media Concepts, a globally acclaimed powerhouse in B2B technology events, proudly announces the 35th Edition of the BFSI Innovation & Technology Summit Philippines 2026, the region’s most prestigious and influential gathering of banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI) technology leaders.

The Connect Expo Series is coming to Atlanta, evolving from the popular Customer Connect event to include two brand new co-located shows: AI Connect and Cloud Connect! The conferences will take place at the Georgia World Congress Center, offering attendees a unique opportunity to explore industry-spanning solutions, network with peers, and hear from senior leaders driving innovation in AI, cloud, and customer experience.

Alkami Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALKT) ("Alkami"), a digital sales and service platform provider for financial institutions in the U.S., today announced the release of its new research, the 2026 Digital Banking Performance Metrics Report, commissioned by Alkami and conducted by Cornerstone Advisors. Now in its seventh year, the report expands beyond retail banking for the first time to include new benchmarks for business digital banking, while continuing to deliver insights into digital banking adoption, user engagement, and performance trends.

Icon Solutions, the UK fintech enabling banks to design and implement state-of-the-art payment systems, has been awarded a prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise in the Innovation category.

CMC Markets (“CMC”), a FTSE 250 company and global leader in multi-asset online trading and investing for retail, professional and institutional clients, has expanded its product offering with the launch of its first listed securitised derivatives.

Aquazone, the industry-leading water treatment company specialising in chemical dosing, framework delivery and bespoke solutions, which operates as part of the Ross-Shire Engineering (RSE) Group, has enhanced its financial reporting thanks to its implementation of AccountsIQ’s cloud accounting software.