Welcome to Today’s FinTech Weekly 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.
Federal Reserve Takes Steps to Support Penny Circulation
Federal Reserve Financial Services announced new actions to better support the circulation of pennies for commercial activity. Beginning on Jan. 14, the Federal Reserve will resume accepting pennies from banks and credit unions at commercial coin distribution locations providing services under arrangements with the Federal Reserve that were previously suspended.
doxo Named a Best Place to Work in Seattle for 2026
doxo, the all-in-one bill pay platform focused on secure and simplified bill management, has been named one of Built In’s Best Places to Work in 2026, earning a spot on the Seattle Best Startups to Work For list. The recognition marks the seventh consecutive year doxo has received this honor, highlighting the company’s continued investment in employee well-being, competitive benefits, and a mission-driven culture. Built In’s annual awards celebrate U.S. employers that stand out for compensation, benefits, and workplace culture in today’s evolving job market.
Sagent Appoints Chris Marshall as CEO to Lead Dara Platform Scale
Sagent has announced the appointment of Chris Marshall, the company’s Board Chairman, as Chief Executive Officer, effective January 5. Marshall will continue to serve as Chairman while taking on day-to-day leadership of the business. The leadership transition comes as Sagent moves from building to scaling its flagship platform, Dara. Current CEO Geno Paluso will step into the role of Vice Chairman and remain closely involved as a senior advisor, ensuring continuity as the company enters its next phase of growth.
Broadridge DLR Processes $9T in Tokenized Repo Volume
Broadridge Financial Solutions, a global leader in fintech, shared a major milestone for its Distributed Ledger Repo (DLR) platform, highlighting how quickly tokenized settlement is becoming part of everyday institutional finance. During December, the platform handled an average of $384 billion in repo transactions each day, adding up to nearly $9 trillion in total volume for the month. That represents a 490% increase compared to last year and continued growth from November, signaling strong and sustained adoption by institutional participants.
Apella Wealth Expands Mid-Atlantic Presence with PBMares
Apella Wealth has announced that PBMares Wealth Management, the wealth management division of PBMares LLP, has joined Apella. Headquartered in Williamsburg, Virginia, PBMares’ addition further strengthens Apella’s presence in the Mid-Atlantic region and marks another step in the firm’s ongoing growth strategy.
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