Halo Invest is pleased to announce the launch of its investment platform having received FCA approval. The proposition includes its ‘Adviser Gateway’ platform, offering advisers a light-touch, client-administrated option to efficiently service customers with more modest assets.

The fragmented approach to regulation and compliance across the globe is having a significant impact on businesses, according to BVI Finance’s Destination Digital report.

SmartSearch, the UK’s leading provider of digital compliance and anti-money laundering (AML) solutions, today announces the integration of LSEG’s (London Stock Exchange Group) World-Check One solution into its watchlist screening offering. The addition of LSEG as a data provider bolsters SmartSearch’s data coverage, joining Dow Jones Watchlist to deliver comprehensive Watchlist screening for SmartSearch customers.

Visa, a global leader in digital payments, announced that applications are open for the fifth cohort (Cohort 5) of its Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator, a 12-week intensive program designed to help startups fast-track their growth and impact. Fintechs with a minimum viable product (MVP) or a market-ready solution based in Africa are invited to apply before August 15.

Global payroll and HR company, Deel, has been granted an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL) by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). Deel is one of the first global HR companies to be granted this licence, which enables it to offer regulated financial services through its Australian entity.

Apiture, a leading provider of digital banking solutions, has been named a 2025 Finovate Awards finalist in the Best SMB/SME Banking Solution category. The Finovate Awards recognize the financial institutions and companies driving fintech innovation forward and the individuals bringing new ideas to life.

LoanTube, the UK’s leading digital credit marketplace, has partnered with Push Group to embed its business loans infrastructure across Push’s online comparison platforms, including QuoteHeroes.co.uk.

ESAF Small Finance Bank (ESAF SFB) has selected SugarCRM as a key technology partner to support its digital transformation as part of ESAF Bank’s multi-year StratoNeXt initiative. ESAF Bank will use the platform to deliver a more connected, modern banking experience to its more than 9 million customers.

European fintechs, banks, insurers, and other financial institutions face growing operational strain as compliance demands and regulation intensifies, according to new research from global verification leader Sumsub. Compliance fatigue is now an industry-wide concern.

Doconomy, a leading impact fintech company providing banks with innovative tools to drive financial wellbeing and sustainability worldwide, today announced that their product Impact Finance is available on the Temenos Exchange partner ecosystem of solution providers.

FloQast, the leading Accounting Transformation Platform created by accountants for accountants, today announced its annual user conference, TakeControl 2025, taking place September 17–18, 2025. This year’s event, “Leading the Future of Accounting,” will bring together finance, accounting, audit, risk, and compliance professionals to explore the transformative power of AI, tackle today’s toughest challenges, and get the tools needed to drive organizational change. The event comes on the heels of FloQast being named to CNBC’s 2025 list of the World’s Top Fintech Companies.

DCI, the privately-owned developer of core processing, digital banking, and Fintech processing solutions, is proud to back the strategic partnership between RiverBank, a Washington-based community bank, and Green Check (GC), the leading Fintech connector powering commerce in high-risk industries. Through a direct-to-bank integration with DCI’s iCore360 banking system, the collaboration marks a major milestone for community banks navigating the evolving intersection of Fintech, compliance, and high-growth verticals.

As digital investing continues to transform personal finance nationwide, Illiana Financial is breaking new ground to deliver simple, secure investment options directly to its 25,000 members. The Illinois-based credit union has teamed up with InvestiFi, a top-tier digital investment platform, to seamlessly integrate a full suite of investing tools - including stocks, ETFs, and cryptocurrencies, directly through its trusted online banking portal.

TreasurySpring, the global cash investment platform, has today announced a strategic partnership with Hazeltree, the leading provider of integrated treasury and liquidity management and optimisation solutions for the alternative asset management market.

QUALCO UK (QUALCO) reached an agreement to acquire the Everyday People Financial Solutions (EPFS) 'Panel Manager’ platform.