Welcome to Today’s FinTech Daily Roundup your go-to source for the latest developments in financial technology. As FinTech continues to redefine the way we bank, invest, insure, and manage money, staying ahead of fast-moving trends is essential for professionals and businesses alike. In today’s roundup, we bring you the most impactful updates across digital banking, blockchain, payments innovation, regtech, and more plus insights from thought leaders shaping the future of finance.
Thunes Joins WEF Unicorn Community to Advance Global Payments
Thunes, known as the Smart Superhighway for global money movement, has officially joined the World Economic Forum (WEF) Unicorn Community a prestigious group of high-growth, tech-driven companies shaping the future of global industries.
BanKo Partners with ACI to Enhance Digital Payments in PH
BPI Direct BanKo, Inc., the microfinance arm of Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), has taken a major step forward in its digital transformation by selecting ACI Worldwide to upgrade and modernize its payment infrastructure. The partnership will see BanKo adopt ACI’s issuing and acquiring platform, a move aimed at delivering faster, more seamless omnichannel payment experiences for banks, fintechs, merchants, and millions of Filipino consumers.
Uprise & HoneyBook Partner to Simplify Small Biz Finances
Uprise, the embedded tax and advisory platform built to simplify financial planning for small business owners, has announced a new partnership with HoneyBook, the leading AI-powered CRM platform trusted by independent professionals across the U.S. The collaboration brings Uprise’s tax preparation, planning, and financial advisory capabilities directly into HoneyBook through the newly introduced HoneyBook Tax & Advisory offering.
Tavant & Real Genius Launch LAZLO Digital Mortgage Platform
Tavant, a leader in AI-powered fintech solutions and digital engineering, has partnered with national direct-to-consumer mortgage banker Real Genius to launch LAZLO, a proprietary digital lending platform built to deliver a faster and fully online mortgage experience from application through closing.LAZLO integrates Tavant’s TOUCHLESS Experiences and its FinConnect platform, bringing together automation, embedded APIs, and customizable dashboards that offer borrowers and loan officers complete visibility at every stage of the lending journey. From application status to underwriting and closing milestones, the platform is designed to remove manual friction, reduce cycle times, and enhance accuracy and customer satisfaction.
Enova to Acquire Grasshopper Bank in $369 Million Deal
Enova International, a long-established leader in technology-driven financial services, has announced plans to acquire Grasshopper Bancorp, Inc. and its subsidiary Grasshopper Bank N.A. The deal, valued at approximately $369 million in cash and stock, brings together two companies that have each carved out strong positions in digital lending and modern banking.Grasshopper, founded in 2019, has quickly grown into a full-service digital bank with more than $1.4 billion in assets. Known for its fintech-friendly Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) and API-driven platforms, the bank supports commercial clients, SBA lending, and consumer banking, and holds roughly $3 billion in deposits across its offerings.
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