Financial Infrastructure stories

Sentinel Global rebuilds its AI-driven venture team around GIC veteran Jeremy Kranz and expands Sentinel Labs, targeting a 2026 fundraise.

Unlimit appoints Irene Skrynova CEO of global payments to unify its processing, product and tech as it pivots to financial infrastructure.

SoFi and Mastercard will use SoFiUSD stablecoin for card settlement worldwide, targeting faster payments, remittances and B2B transfers.

Finastra launches OperatorAssist AI to cut banks' payment investigation work, promising 20-30% faster exception handling and reduced costs.

Resilient currency infrastructure underpins trust, keeps cash accessible in crises and ensures inclusive participation in the digital age.

MSCI is buying Compass Financial Technologies to deepen its multi-asset and crypto index capabilities and expand bespoke benchmark services.

Visa has appointed former consulting chief David Peacock as Country Manager for New Zealand and the Pacific amid rapid digital payments growth.

From hyperinflation in Sofia to leading fintech in New York, a CFO shows how resilience and risk‑taking can redefine women's careers.

Zepto promotes Mariana Paun to new chief business resilience role, uniting security, operations and compliance amid tougher scam rules.

Crypto enters 2026 swinging as regulation, stablecoins, Bitcoin and DeFi trade blows in a defining bout for digital finance's future.

Unlimit appoints Hong Kong-based Michele Fung as Asia-Pacific head to drive regional expansion in increasingly competitive payments markets.

Aspire partners with early-stage investor Antler to capture global founders at inception, targeting a 2.3x jump in startup customers by 2026.

From AI analytics to remote fixes, digital service is reshaping cash operations, boosting uptime, trust, and sustainability at every stage.

Sydney-based Openmarkets to go public on Nasdaq via USD $300m SPAC merger with Lake Superior, targeting completion in 2026.

Banking Circle wins 2026 AP+ committee seat, vowing to champion fintech needs and speed instant payment adoption across Australia.

AI compliance firm ThetaRay names ex-Symphony chief Brad Levy as CEO, tasking him with scaling its Cognitive AI platform globally.

Qubitra, backed by SC Ventures and Fujitsu, maps out quantum apps and a marketplace to push finance use cases into production by 2026.

Airwallex acquires Korean fintech Paynuri, securing local payment and FX licences as it accelerates its expansion across Asia-Pacific hubs.

Insight deepens its Stripe alliance to modernise enterprise payments and power AI-driven checkout and in-chat commerce experiences.

Airwallex secures USD $330m at a USD $8b valuation and names San Francisco a dual global HQ as it ramps US expansion and AI investment.