📊 FinTech firms forge strategic partnerships to advance digital finance Financial institutions and FinTechs are increasingly joining forces to accelerate innovation across AI-powered banking, Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS), startup ecosystems and cross-border payments. Through strategic collaborations, firms are expanding access to financial services, enhancing operational capabilities and driving digital transformation across global markets. FinTech | Collaboration | Product | Purpose • Financing and Promoting Technology Corporation (FPT Corporation) & UOB → AI Factory & AI Transformation Partnership → Scale AI-powered banking services across Southeast Asian markets • @Fimpleos & @Mawarid_Finance → Fimple Banking-as-a-Service Platform → Enable rapid launch of embedded finance and digital banking solutions in the UAE • Qatar Financial Centre Authority (QFC) & @ahlibank → FinTech Innovation & Investment Programme → Increase funding, collaboration and market opportunities for FinTech startups • XTransfer & Societe Generale → Cross-Border Trade Payment Solution → Reduce payment friction for SMEs trading across international markets These partnerships demonstrate how collaboration is becoming a key driver of financial innovation, helping institutions deploy new technologies faster, unlock growth opportunities and deliver more accessible, efficient financial services. #FinTech #DigitalBanking #BankingInnovation #BaaS #EmbeddedFinance #CrossBorderPayments #FinancialServices #DigitalTransformation #Partnerships #FinTechInnovation #AI #IBSintelligence

🚀📰 Top News of the Day!🌎💰 @PineLabs has launched the Pine Labs Payment Protocol (P3P), a payment protocol built on UPI that enables AI agents to initiate and complete transactions through pre-authorised mandates. P3P extends existing UPI mandate frameworks, allowing users to provide upfront authorisation while enabling AI agents to execute transactions within predefined parameters. 👉Read more: lnkd.in/gSZw2NuW #PineLabs #paymentprotocol #FinTech #UPIs #AI #AIagents #SaaS #digitaltransformation #data #BankingTechnology #IBSintelligence #FinTechNews

🎉 𝗪𝗲'𝗿𝗲 𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻! 🎥 The Building a Future-Ready Bank Summit | London 2026 is officially underway! The room is packed with banking and FinTech leaders. Senior Partner Ramkumar Venkataraman from Cedar Management Consulting International opens the day by welcoming top banking and FinTech leaders from the UK, Europe, and beyond, setting the stage for powerful discussions on AI, innovation, and transformation in financial services. Stay tuned as we go live from every session to explore how the UK's banking leaders are building the next generation of digital banking.🤝 Event Partners: GREAT Britain & Northern Ireland Campaign | KiyaAI | Thought Machine | Saïd Business School, University of Oxford #LiveEvent #FutureReadyBank #CedarIBSiSummit #beseenwhereitmatters

🚀📰 Top News of the Day!🌎💰 Next-generation core banking platform Tuum announced the appointment of James Bushby as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). Following the recent appointment of CEO Gregor Dobbie, Bushby joins the next-generation core banking platform to drive global sales, strategic partnerships, and market expansion. 👉Read more: ibsintelligence.com/ibsi-new… #Tuum #Leadershipappoitment #FinTech #strategicpartnerships #marketexpansion #CoreBanking #SaaS #digitaltransformation #data #BankingTechnology #IBSintelligence #FinTechNews

🚀📰 Top News of the Day!🌎💰 @Temenos has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire additiv, a Switzerland-based FinTech focused on wealth management orchestration technology. According to Temenos, additiv’s platform has been used by financial institutions across wealth management, banking and insurance to support the delivery of digital financial services. 👉Read more: lnkd.in/g5vqgE5t #Temenos #Additiv #FinTech #Switzerland #Wealthmanagement #Digitalbanking #digitaltransformation #data #insurance #BankingTechnology #IBSintelligence #FinTechNews

🚀📰 Top News of the Day!🌎💰 @backbase has announced a strategic collaboration with Mastercard to integrate @MastercardNews Move into its AI-native Banking OS, enabling banks to deploy cross-border payment services more quickly and with reduced implementation complexity. The integration has provided Backbase customers with access to Mastercard Move through a pre-built connector, allowing financial institutions to incorporate international payment capabilities into existing digital banking experiences. 👉Read more: lnkd.in/gsAhzGCd #Backbase #Mastercard #FinTech #crossborderpayments #loans #Digitalbanking #digitaltransformation #data #paymentcapablities #BankingTechnology #IBSintelligence #FinTechNews

🎤 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 – 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲-𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁, 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 We’re excited to welcome a distinguished set of leaders driving innovation in banking, fintech, and public policy: Mark Jenkinson | EMEA GTM UK Banking Lead, Amazon Web Services (AWS) Ruqsana Nuruddin | Head of Data Analytics & Product (Financial Crime & Fraud), Barclays Alexey Palagin, MBA | Head of Technology & Architecture, Recognise Bank Rajesh Agrawal | Deputy Mayor of London (2016–2023), Founder – Fairgrowth in Join these leaders in London on 11 June 2026 for actionable insights on cloud strategy, data analytics, fintech innovation, and financial policy. 📍 Location: Shangri-La The Shard, London 🔗 Register now: lnkd.in/diPUEbgC #FutureReadyBank #LeadershipInBanking #beseenwhereitmatters

🚀📰 Top News of the Day!🌎💰 @OpenPayd has entered into a definitive business combination agreement with Titan Acquisition Corp., a Nasdaq-listed special purpose acquisition company, in a transaction that would take the financial infrastructure provider public in the United States at a pro-forma equity valuation of $1.145 billion. 👉Read more: ibsintelligence.com/ibsi-new… #Finastra #mortgage #FinTech #creditunions #loans #Digitalbanking #digitaltransformation #data #digitalassets #BankingTechnology #IBSintelligence #FinTechNews

🚀📰 Top News of the Day!🌎💰 @FinastraFS has launched Data Insights 2.0, an analytics tool designed to help mortgage lenders turn more applications into funded loans by spotting where borrowers abandon the process. The FinTech firm has made the solution available for Originate Mortgagebot, targeting banks and credit unions that want clearer visibility over lending performance. 👉Read more: ibsintelligence.com/ibsi-new… #Finastra #mortgage #FinTech #creditunions #loans #Digitalbanking #digitaltransformation #data #digitalassets #BankingTechnology #IBSintelligence #FinTechNews

🌍 𝗠𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 $𝟮𝗕 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿 As one of the world’s largest FinTech solution providers set its sights on under-penetrated markets across MEA and APAC, it needed more than market data — it needed clarity on where to play and whom to partner with. IBSi partnered to conduct a global market assessment across 50 countries, combining competitive intelligence, regional insights, and IBSi’s proprietary Delphi technique to identify high-potential markets and partnership opportunities. The engagement delivered a structured expansion roadmap — from market prioritisation to a partner-led go-to-market strategy. The outcome: sharper focus markets, a shortlist of 65 high-quality potential partners, and a clear sales approach to accelerate global growth. lnkd.in/dMz6FWhw #IBSIntelligence #FinTechStrategy #MarketExpansion #PartnerEcosystem #GlobalFinTech #GrowthStrategy #IBSiAdvisory

🚀📰 Top News of the Day!🌎💰 @Mawarid_Finance has partnered with @Fimpleos to expand Banking-as-a-Service capabilities in the UAE, as financial institutions continue to modernise their digital banking infrastructure. The approach has allowed the company to strengthen its digital banking capabilities while maintaining operational continuity. 👉Read more: ibsintelligence.com/ibsi-new… #MawaridFinance #Fimple #FinTech #UAE #BaaS #Digitalbanking #digitaltransformation #data #digitalassets #BankingTechnology #IBSintelligence #FinTechNews

⏳ 𝟭𝟬 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗼 – 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲-𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁, 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 In just 10 days, senior bankers and FinTech innovators will come together at Shangri-La The Shard to share insights, tackle real-world banking challenges, and explore how AI and modern core systems are shaping the future. From SME growth strategies to corporate transaction innovations, this is your chance to connect with leaders driving real change in the industry. 🔗 Secure your spot today: lnkd.in/diPUEbgC #FutureReadyBank #LeadershipInBanking #beseenwhereitmatters

🚀📰 Top News of the Day!🌎💰 Orbital has partnered with @BankingCircle to expand its multi-currency payment infrastructure, adding new currency capabilities aimed at supporting enterprise clients operating across Europe and Australia. The partnership reflects growing demand from global businesses for integrated cross-border payment infrastructure that supports both traditional fiat currencies and digital assets within a single platform. 👉Read more: lnkd.in/g4WHyEqK #Orbital #Bankingcircle #FinTech #multicurrencypayment #Europe #crossborderpayment #digitaltransformation #data #digitalassets #BankingTechnology #IBSintelligence #FinTechNews

🎤 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 – 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲-𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁, 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 We’re bringing together a powerhouse of senior banking and FinTech leaders driving innovation in payments, risk, SME banking, and blockchain: - Domenico Scaffidi | CEO & Founder - DS Payments, - Standard Advisory Panel - Bank of England - Rajesh Mirjankar | MD & CEO, Kiya.ai - Susana Ponce Froment | Global Head – Financial & Credit Risk, Tide - Shubham Jain | Head of SME Product & New Flow Expansion, Mastercard - Priya Guliani | CEO, EarthID | Regional Director, Global Blockchain Association GBA Join them in London on 𝟭𝟭 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 for insights on transaction banking, strategic partnerships, and the evolving banking landscape. 📍 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗶-𝗟𝗮 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗱, 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 🔗 Register now: lnkd.in/diPUEbgC #FutureReadyBank #LeadershipInBanking #beseenwhereitmatters

🚀📰 Top News of the Day!🌎💰 @NatWestGroup has partnered with Cleareye.ai to modernise its trade operations and strengthen its financial crime risk controls, a move framed as part of the bank’s wider push for operational resilience and better customer service. The system has been designed to streamline document handling, reduce manual work and improve the speed and accuracy of trade processing. 👉Read more: ibsintelligence.com/ibsi-new… #NatWest #Cleareyeai #FinTech #documenthandling #customerservices #tradeprocessing #digitaltransformation #data #automation #BankingTechnology #IBSintelligence #FinTechNews

FinTech partnerships power banking innovation 🚀 Banks are increasingly partnering with FinTech firms to accelerate digital transformation, strengthen payment capabilities and expand access to specialised financial services. Bank | FinTech | Partnership Focus Knowledge Bank → Offa → Expansion of property finance services Tirana Bank → @backbase → Digital transformation @StarlingBank- → @Adyen → Contactless card payments @YESBANK→ @DripCapital_Inc → Expansion of MSME trade finance These partnerships highlight growing collaboration between traditional financial institutions and FinTech firms to modernise banking infrastructure, improve customer experience and scale digital financial services. #FinTech #DigitalBanking #Payments #TradeFinance #DigitalTransformation #BankingInnovation #MSMEFinance #ContactlessPayments

𝗔𝗜 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗼𝗮𝗻 𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗛𝘆𝗽𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 After years of pilots and proofs of concept, financial institutions are now asking: where is the real, measurable impact? In this IBSi Blog, Sujit Hadkar, Senior Director – Product, Presales at Aurionpro, explains how AI is moving beyond experimentation to deliver tangible results, from faster credit decisions and intelligent risk assessment to improved conversion and operational efficiency. Discover why the most successful AI deployments are collaborative, targeted, and integrated into core workflows, transforming onboarding, underwriting, and loan origination while maintaining regulatory compliance and trust. 📖 Read the full blog to learn how AI is driving measurable value in lending: ibsintelligence.com/blogs/ai… #IBSiJournal #AIinBanking #DigitalLending #FinTech #BankingInnovation #FutureOfBanking

🚀📰 Top News of the Day!🌎💰 @TMFGroup has expanded its partnership with @Fenergo, a FinTech provider, to deliver a fully digital investor onboarding experience for buy-side clients. The partnership would enable asset managers to offer a streamlined, end-to-end onboarding journey through a unified digital platform with real-time tracking and improved visibility for investors. 👉Read more: ibsintelligence.com/ibsi-new… #TMFGroup #Fenargo #FinTech #assetmanagers #investoronbaording #buysideclient #digitaltransformation #data #automation #BankingTechnology #IBSintelligence #FinTechNews

🚀📰 Top News of the Day!🌎💰 @DripCapital_Inc has partnered with @YESBANK to improve access to trade finance for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) engaged in cross-border trade. By combining Drip Capital’s digital trade finance platform with YES BANK’s banking infrastructure and client network, the collaboration seeks to provide faster credit approvals, simplified documentation and improved working capital access for exporters. 👉Read more: lnkd.in/g7nuVUp9 #Dripcapital #Yesbank #FinTech #crossbordertrade #clientnetwork #creditapprovals #digitaltransformation #data #automation #BankingTechnology #IBSintelligence #FinTechNews