Financial Technology
Standard Chartered completes first ICC-Swift API Standards digital bank guarantee transaction through Komgo
SINGAPORE, Jan. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Standard Chartered has successfully completed its industry standard API-based bank guarantee transaction for a global energy company via Komgo's Konsole, a leading multi-bank trade finance platform. The landmark transaction adopts the newly launched Indust...
Future FinTech Group Inc. Announces Reverse Stock Split with Marketplace Effective Date on January 20, 2026
NEW YORK, Jan. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Future FinTech Group Inc. (Nasdaq: FTFT) (the "Company") today announced that it will implement a reverse stock split of its common stock at a ratio of four (4) to one (1). The Company's common stock will begin trading on a split-adjusted basis on the Nasda...
KCM Trade Announces Full Release of AI Mentor in Thailand with Major December Upgrade
Pilot Success Leads to Nationwide Release with Enhanced UI and New Features to Follow HONG KONG, Jan. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- KCM Trade, a leading global CFD broker, officially announced a major upgrade to its AI Mentor system in December, which has now been rolled out to all users across Thail...
KCM Trade Unveils Research Report Series
Empowering Global Investors with Expert Market Intelligence HONG KONG, Jan. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- KCM Trade, a global leading Contract for Difference (CFD) broker, today announced the launch of its proprietary research report series with the publication of its inaugural report, "An Annual Rev...
HALO LAUNCHES "ARR MILESTONES" -- CUSTOMER PRICING REDUCES AS COMPANY GROWS
Privately owned, product-led enterprise software vendor to apply public, company-level ARR thresholds that unlock global license discounts for customers on standard pricing; launches at ∼£100m ARR with a 5% reduction, compounding at every milestone. LONDON, Jan. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Halo to...
NYSE Content Advisory: Pre-Market Update + Banking Giants Kick Off Earnings Season
NEW YORK, Jan. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today's NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins. NYSE Content Advisory: Pre-Market Update + Banking Giants Kick O...
ARC Group Brings Premier Capital Markets & M&A Forum to Tokyo
TOKYO, Jan. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ARC Group will host the Capital Markets & M&A Forum in Tokyo, marking the first time its flagship global event is held in Japan. The forum will bring together senior corporate executives, institutional investors, and cross-border dealmakers for a high-level ex...
BNI Unifies Global Trade Finance on Finastra's Trade Innovation, significantly accelerating customer onboarding
Centralized single platform streamlines global trade operations, boosting speed, transparency and scalability JAKARTA, Indonesia, Jan. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Finastra, a global leader in financial services software, announced that PT. Bank Negara Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (BNI), one of Indonesia...
Entering Its 16th Year: Vantage Markets Sets a New Standard for the "Ultimate Trading Machine"
PORT VILA, Vanuatu, Jan. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- For Vantage Markets, 2025 marked not only the company's 16th year in operation, but also a significant milestone in its brand evolution. Founded in 2009, Vantage has grown from an industry challenger into a globally recognized multi-asset broker o...
Odysseus Strategic Investment in Rio Fish: Using Fintech to Reshape the Growth Model of Community Fresh Retail in East Africa
HONG KONG and NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Kenyan fintech and impact investment firm Odysseus Technology Ltd. recently announced a strategic investment in Kenyan social enterprise Rio Fish Limited. The first tranche of funding was disbursed in early January 2026. The partnership...
DoxAI Appoints Former Macquarie Capital Executive Roberto Purcaro to its Board of Directors to Accelerate Global Expansion
SYDNEY, Jan. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- DoxAI
ETO Markets Strengthens Global Compliance Framework with Mauritius FSC License
SYDNEY, Jan. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ETO Markets, a globally recognized trading platform, has secured a financial services license from the Financial Services Commission of Mauritius (Mauritius FSC, License No. C119023893). This regulatory authorization reinforces the company's commitment to tra...
HCLTech Q3 FY26 revenue up 4.2% QoQ (CC) as annualized revenue crosses $15B; bookings exceptionally high at $3B
Revenue guidance raised to 4.0% - 4.5% YoY CC, services revenue guidance to
4.75%-5.25% YoY CC
NEW YORK and NOIDA, India, Jan. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- HCLTech
Ingenico and Toshiba Transform Checkout for North American Retailers and Grocers with New Enterprise-Grade Mobile Innovations
Combined solution enables secure, mobile payment acceptance using Ingenico's Moby 5500 and Toshiba TCx® M7 handheld and TCx® M11 tablet SURESNES, France, Jan. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As retailers and grocers look to reduce checkout friction, and serve customers beyond fixed checkout lanes, mobi...
Ingenico, Samsung, and Talus Bring a Mobile Business Operating Solution to North America
Secure Tap-to-Pay Acceptance on Samsung NFC Devices—No Special Hardware Required
SURESNES, France, Jan. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ingenico
XTransfer Debuts at the CES in Vegas
Accelerating Expansion into the U.S. Market to Empower Cross-Border Payments in China–U.S. Trade LAS VEGAS, Jan. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- XTransfer, the world's leading B2B cross-border trade payment platform, made its debut as an exhibitor at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2026) in Las Vega...
Top Broker Ranking List Released WikiFX Highlights KCM Trade's Growing Influence Across Asia
HONG KONG, Jan. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently, WikiFX released its latest global forex broker rankings, offering users worldwide an updated perspective on the industry. The list highlights each broker's influence, overall competitiveness, and recent developments, helping traders make more inf...
Obol joins forces with Mastercard to Bring AI-Driven Cash Flow Management to Australian Businesses
Obol launches in Australia, supported by Mastercard Open Finance NEW YORK, Jan. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Obol, an AI-driven cash flow management platform for modern businesses, announced its official launch in Australia through a strategic collaboration with Mastercard. This enables Obol to powe...
UnionPay International and Samsung Wallet Launch Global Mobile Payment Collaboration, Debuting in Hong Kong, China
SHANGHAI, Jan. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- UnionPay International (UPI) and Samsung Electronics jointly announced the launch of a collaborative payment service based on the "NFC-QRC all-in-one" mobile payment solution in Shanghai. Following the collaboration's rollout, global cardholders can link th...
Daira Partners with Infinix, itel and Tecno to Expand Affordable Smartphone Access in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Jan. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Mobile-first digital nano-lending
platform Daira has entered into a strategic partnership with Infinix Pakistan,
itel Pakistan and Tecno Mobile Pakistan to offer Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL)
installment plans for smartphone buyers across the country.
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