Ant International Launches New Financial Solution to Boost SME Lending in Brazil

Merchants can access Bettr Working Capital on AliExpress Seller Centre, selecting loan amount and repayment options. (Actual credit line and interest rates are subject to the rates displayed in the system at the time of loan application.) (Image: Businesswire)

Bettr, a leading AI-driven lending business under Ant International, has recently announced its official launch in Brazil to expand small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) lending to support local and regional economic development by working with local partners. As a first move, it formed a strategic partnership with AliExpress to bring a new financing solution, Bettr […]

Guidewire Onboards Jeff Sloan to Its Board of Directors

Jeff Sloan joins Guidewire Software's Board of Directors. (Photo: Business Wire)

Guidewire recently announced that it appointed Jeff Sloan to its Board of Directors effective January 21, 2025. “We are very excited to welcome Jeff Sloan to the Guidewire Board of Directors. With Guidewire Cloud Platform now established as the trusted platform used by P&C insurers globally, we are uniquely positioned to partner with insurers to […]

Why are brokers essential to a sustainable global economy?

'Trump’s 2025 Trade War Is Undermining Climate Progress' - Jean Philippe, Board Advisor for Corporate Governance and Sustainability at Ultima Markets

The Role of Brokers in Promoting Sustainability The financial brokerage business is one of the fastest-growing businesses in the world. As a broker, not only does the firm give its clients access to the multi-trillion dollar FX and stock markets on a daily basis, it also demonstrates the business practices through which it provides new […]

USAA Promotes Juan C. Andrade as Its Next President and CEO

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The USAA Board of Directors recently announced the appointment of Juan C. Andrade as its next president and Chief Executive Officer, effective April 2. Andrade has served on USAA’s Board of Directors for the last four years and brings nearly 40 years of leadership experience as a public servant and in the financial services industry. […]

Tamga: Innovations and Challenges to Transform the Fintech Industry

The fintech industry continues to evolve dynamically, offering users new solutions that simplify access to financial services. One of the prime examples of this evolution is Tamga, which is successfully tapping into the global trends of digitalisation of finance. Having gone from marketing solutions for fintech to launching full-fledged financial products, Tamga demonstrates how innovation […]

GCash Marks Two Decades of Digital Financial Inclusion In The Philippines And Beyond

GCash marks 20 years of pioneering digital financial inclusion in the Philippines and beyond. The Philippines' top finance super app makes history as country's only $5 billion unicorn

Deeply rooted in its mission to democratize financial services, GCash, the leading finance app in the Philippines, recently celebrated 20 years of commitment to digital financial inclusion as the nation’s first unicorn with a valuation exceeding $5 billion. This milestone displays GCash’s global influence and its role in boosting clients in the Philippines and globally According to Industry sources, […]

SBLI Welcomes Yaron Ben-Zvi to Its Board of Directors

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SBLI (The Savings Bank Mutual Life Insurance Company of Massachusetts) announced the appointment of Yaron Ben-Zvi to its Board of Directors. Ben-Zvi brings a wealth of experience in financial services, technology, and innovation, which aligns perfectly with SBLI’s mission to provide simple, affordable life insurance solutions to individuals and families across the United States. A […]

Tri Counties Bank Appoints Scott Myers as Head of Wholesale Banking

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Tri Counties Bank announced recently the hire of Scott Myers as Head of Wholesale Banking. Myers brings more than 25 years of financial services industry experience, previously serving as Chief Lending Officer for California Bank of Commerce, and before that, Middle Market Region Manager at Wells Fargo. In his new role, Myers will lead relationship […]

Ekimetrics Appoints Christina Cen as GM, China to Its Shanghai Office

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Ekimetrics, a global leader in data science and AI-powered solutions, announces the appointment of Christina Cen as General Manager of Ekimetrics in China to drive growth and operations in the region. Operational since the beginning of 2024, the Shanghai office opening is part of Ekimetrics’ strategic expansion in APAC, alongside the Hong Kong office that […]