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MindBridge urges clearer PCAOB guidance on AI audits

Ambiguous inspection rules are leaving audit firms unsure how to defend AI-assisted tests, prompting calls for clearer oversight from the PCAOB.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week

Crypto

EDX Markets raises GBP £76m in SBI-led funding round

The new capital will expand trading, clearing and settlement services as the digital asset venue targets more institutional clients worldwide.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

Digital Transformation

Broadridge lands CRISP reconciliation upgrade deal

CRISP is set to handle a projected fourfold rise in transaction volumes after upgrading to Broadridge's BRx Match platform across 14 markets.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week

Data Protection

Kore.ai & Atos UK&I launch sovereign AI for UK firms

Pressure from new AI rules is pushing UK firms in finance, healthcare and defence to demand systems that are secure, auditable and sovereign.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

Fintech

SoFi launches Social 50 Income ETF for monthly income

Investors seeking income now have a simpler route to options-based returns as the new fund combines monthly payouts with stock-market growth potential.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week

Fintech

SS&C to add digital cash settlement for tokenised funds

The move could lower settlement risk and speed up tokenised fund trades as asset managers seek regulated digital cash rails.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

Crypto

Standard Chartered tests digital asset prime brokerage

The pilot could make institutional bitcoin and ether trading easier by adding bank balance sheet support, credit intermediation and T+1 settlement.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

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Fintech

Lorum appoints Hartwig Gerhartinger as legal chief

The hire comes as the financial infrastructure group reports 15x growth and pursues a US trust bank charter to strengthen oversight.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Yesterday

Fintech

Gemini launches commission-free US stock trading in app

US retail traders can now buy thousands of listed shares through Gemini as the crypto group broadens its regulated app.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week

Fintech

IMTC ties ICE Bonds liquidity into trading platform

Buy-side portfolio managers will be able to trade bonds without leaving IMTC's system, as ICE Bonds liquidity is embedded in existing workflows.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week

Software-as-a-Service

Warburg Pincus takes stake in Australian CreditorWatch

The Australian credit-reporting firm plans to expand staff and technology after Warburg Pincus agreed to invest, with terms undisclosed.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

Fintech

Visa says USD $36 trillion inheritance will shape spending

Most of the USD $36 trillion wealth transfer will be saved or invested, with only a modest lift to US consumer demand.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

Law Commission

Association of Financial Mutuals urges growth reforms

Regulatory reform could help mutual lenders and insurers close gaps in protection, healthcare and savings for households outside mainstream finance.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

Software-as-a-Service

Axos Financial buys Arc Technologies in digital push

The deal gives Axos a newer software platform to court underserved US small businesses and tech start-ups more effectively.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week

Fintech

TD Asset Management launches global real estate vehicle

Canadian accredited investors gain access to a global real estate strategy as TD Asset Management widens its private markets push with iCapital Canada.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week