Zeidler Group has expanded the Singapore coverage of its Marketing Material Review Tool (MMR-Tool), adding new checks designed to help asset managers and other regulated firms navigate a wider set of marketing and advertising rules. The firm said the update takes the tool beyond collective investment schemes. The enhancement builds on Singapore regulatory coverage Zeidler Group announced in June 2025. This...

AI in wealth management is entering a phase where being “smart” is no longer enough. Users have grown used to systems that can calculate, summarise and surface recommendations in seconds. Yet many still walk away with the same nagging impression: the technology is impressive, but it doesn’t really understand them. That disconnect often comes down to one thing—context. fincite, which...

Fimple, a core banking technology provider, has raised $10m in a follow-on investment round to accelerate its international expansion, with a strategic focus on the MENA region and GCC markets. The $10m follow-on investment was led by Ak Asset Management VC Fund, with continued backing from existing investors DN Capital, Smartfin, and APY Ventures. The funding is intended to strengthen the...

Humanity Protocol has announced that its Humanity Mainnet is now supported by Fireblocks, significantly expanding institutional access to its ecosystem and native assets. The integration enables more than 2,400 institutions already using Fireblocks’ platform to securely hold, manage, and interact with H and other assets native to Humanity Mainnet. With this move, Humanity Mainnet joins over 130 blockchain networks supported by Fireblocks....

InvestiFi, a provider of digital investment solutions for financial institutions, has secured a new contract with Truity Credit Union, enabling the credit union to deliver digital investing capabilities to its 75,000 members directly through its online and mobile banking channels. Under the agreement, Truity Credit Union will integrate InvestiFi’s digital investing and wealth management platform into its existing banking experience....

The shift from on-premises communication systems to cloud platforms has reshaped the role of compliance data. Alongside new challenges such as rapidly evolving tools, siloed responsibilities, and the need to demonstrate regulatory control, organisations now have an opportunity to transform compliance into a strategic asset. Luware Recording helps firms harness this potential while managing risk effectively. Luware Recording focuses on...

Duetti, a music-tech and financial services company focused on helping independent music creators unlock the value of their catalogues, has secured $200m in new funding to accelerate acquisitions and enhance its platform capabilities worldwide. The financing package is led by a $50m Series C equity investment from Raine Partners, the growth equity fund of The Raine Group. This is complemented...

Benepass, a global benefits capital management platform, has secured fresh growth capital as it looks to help employers redesign benefits strategies amid escalating healthcare costs.

As 2026 begins, the U.K. Serious Fraud Office (SFO) is moving into a more assertive phase of financial crime enforcement, marked by faster investigations, clearer regulatory pathways and a renewed focus on real-world outcomes for victims. According to Workfusion, after years of criticism over slow case handling and limited prosecutions, the SFO is now positioning itself as a more proactive...

Growing an insurance agency is about more than signing new producers and writing more policies. Carriers want to know that your operations can handle the volume you plan to deliver. In 2026, this means paying close attention to compliance. According to Producerflow, a platform that helps MGAs automate licence tracking and appointment management, carriers care not just about production numbers...