As financial institutions head into 2026, artificial intelligence is moving from a promising compliance tool to a regulatory necessity. Insights from 4CRisk.ai suggest the coming year will be defined by how effectively firms deploy governed, high-impact AI to manage growing regulatory complexity while meeting heightened supervisory expectations. This shift is explored by Supradeep Appikonda, COO and co-founder at 4CRisk.ai, who...

Zilch, the consumer payments platform powering the future of commerce, has signed an agreement to acquire AB Fjord Bank, a Lithuania-based regulated bank, as it looks to accelerate its expansion across Europe.

SimCorp, a global leader in financial technology, has announced an expansion of its data collaboration with MSCI, enabling buy-side firms using its SimCorp One platform to gain direct access to MSCI’s private market data services and datasets.

Eastspring Investments, a global asset manager and the $286bn asset management business of Prudential plc, has partnered with SGX FX to strengthen its foreign exchange (FX) trading capabilities through advanced workflow solutions and infrastructure. The partnership between Eastspring Investments and SGX FX is focused on enhancing FX trading outcomes through innovation, automation and access to advanced trading workflows. The collaboration...

HabitTrade, a global brokerage firm providing trading, settlement, custody and asset-issuance services, has completed a Series A funding round of nearly $10m to accelerate its global expansion and strengthen its brokerage infrastructure. The Series A round was led by Newborn Town Inc., with participation from Bright Venture Capital, StableStock and other investors. HabitTrade plans to use the capital to enhance...

GenAI is no longer a novelty in financial services, but on the compliance desk, trust is still hard-won. While generative models promise faster analysis of regulations, risks, and controls, concerns around explainability, accountability, and regulatory scrutiny continue to slow adoption. As pressure mounts to do more with less, compliance teams are being forced to decide whether GenAI can be...

Banking Circle has strengthened its European footprint by becoming the newest member of the Czech Fintech Association (CEFTAS). The move signals the company’s ongoing commitment to fostering innovation and supporting the growth of the Czech Republic’s FinTech ecosystem, according to FF News.  CEFTAS acts as a hub for the country’s leading financial technology companies, promoting collaboration, advocating for modernised regulation, and...

European Merchant Bank and AMLYZE have entered into a partnership aimed at strengthening the bank’s AML and counter-terrorist financing framework. The partnership has been established as part of European Merchant Bank’s broader strategy to continuously enhance its compliance posture and maintain strong trust with regulators, partners and clients. Operating under the direct supervision of the European Central Bank, the bank...

Modernising insurance underwriting has become a critical priority for carriers and MGAs in 2026. As risk landscapes grow more complex, volumes increase, and customer expectations rise, relying on manual processes or outdated systems can no longer sustain profitable growth. Inefficient workflows, slow quote turnaround and fragmented data not only frustrate underwriters and brokers but also create a competitive disadvantage for...

Clover has announced the launch of a new identity-based payments capability through a collaboration with Wink. The new product has been introduced in response to growing demand from merchants for faster, more secure and more personalised checkout experiences, as well as increasing pressure to reduce fraud and operational friction at the point of sale. By moving beyond traditional card-based transactions,...