Political issues didn’t stop product launches from taking place. Regulatory oversight activities slowed as the Federal Government shut down.
Headlines to take note of:
- BlackRock’s Aladdin now has an AI commentary offering;
- Citi launched single-event processing capabilities;
- Visa launched a global, cross-border stablecoin pilot;
- BofA and Temenos focused on treasury solutions;
- Plus, a new digital-only insurance premium payment product launched through a collaboration between Equisoft and One Inc (read on to find out);
- And much more!
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Wealthtech, Regtech, Regulatory, and Treasury
Finance behemoth BlackRock’s Aladdin Wealth platform introduced a new AI‑powered market commentary tool. Auto Commentary helps financial advisors deliver personalized insights to clients.
Additionally, the offering uses natural language generation to produce personalized commentary tailored to portfolio holdings, market conditions, and investment strategies. The tool integrates with Aladdin Wealth’s existing analytics and risk management capabilities.
Banking giant Citi unveiled new single-event processing capabilities designed to enhance real‑time asset servicing across its management operations. The system consolidates multiple data inputs into a unified event stream.
Additionally, the solution enhances transparency, reduces operational risk, and facilitates faster decision-making for institutional clients.
MEMX LLC
Boutique operator MEMX) announced plans to launch a second U.S. options exchange in Q2 2026. The new venue will operate under a separate rulebook and offer alternative pricing and allocation models to complement MEMX Options.
Moreover, the expansion improves flexibility for trading firms and liquidity providers while increasing competition in the options markets.
Bloomberg/Blue Ocean Technologies
Blue Ocean Technologies teamed up with Bloomberg to launch a new initiative to provide real‑time access to U.S. equity trading data during overnight hours. Blue Ocean’s ATS powers the service.
Additionally, the platform provides live market data through partnerships with several data providers, including Refinitiv, IEX Cloud, and QUODD.
Crypto, Blockchain, and Digital Assets
Payments specialist Visa unveiled a global stablecoin pilot at the SIBOS 2025 event in Germany. The setup has integrations with Visa Direct and the Solana blockchain.
Consequently, the setup enables Visa clients to send funds using USDC tokens, facilitating near-instant settlement across borders and time zones.
Digital securities exchange 21X announced plans to establish operations in the United States to support its global expansion strategy. The move follows the company’s recent approval from Germany’s BaFin to operate a regulated trading venue for tokenized securities under the European Union’s MiFID II framework.
21X aims to bridge traditional capital markets with blockchain infrastructure, using Polygon as its underlying technology.
Citi
Banking behemoth Citi expanded its Citi Token Services platform with 24/7 USD clearing. The deployment enables continuous settlement of tokenized deposits.
Furthermore, the enhancement enables institutional clients to transfer funds in real-time across supported geographies. The deployment supports programmable financial contracts, including automated margin calls and liquidity transfers.
Fintech, Personal Finance, and Apps
Niche Fintech Avalara unveiled Agentic Tax and Compliance™, a platform that deploys autonomous AI agents to help businesses manage tax and regulatory obligations. These agents automate various tasks, including data collection, validation, calculation, filing, and reporting, across multiple jurisdictions.
The platform integrates with Avalara’s existing cloud-based compliance ecosystem, supporting real-time decision-making.
Lending-focused Fintech RadCred introduced an AI-based lending platform to offer no-credit-check loans with guaranteed approval for borrowers with low credit scores. The system matches applicants with suitable lenders based on real-time financial data, bypassing traditional credit scoring models.
Moreover, the platform provides quick access to emergency funds. Loan amounts range from $100 to $5,000 and serve financially underserved individuals.
Niche Fintech Chargeflow launched Chargeflow Prevent, an AI-powered fraud prevention tool that helps online merchants stop digital shoplifters. The system utilizes machine learning and behavioral analytics to identify high-risk transactions in real-time.
Furthermore, the offering integrates with major e-commerce platforms and payment systems. The solution offers automated protection against friendly fraud, policy abuse, and other forms of digital theft.
Fiserv/Open Text Corporation
OpenText partnered with Fiserv to deliver a resilient and secure information management solution for financial institutions. The collaboration integrates OpenText’s enterprise content management tools with Fiserv’s financial services platforms.
Content Next supports automated document capture, secure storage, and real-time access to financial records. The tie-up meets regulatory requirements by ensuring traceability and audit readiness across digital channels.
Banking, Payments, and Infrastructure
Banking software specialist Temenos introduced a cloud-native, API-first platform that streamlines payments and account management for FIs. Temenos Money Movement & Management supports real-time processing, ISO 20022 messaging, and instant payments.
The solution is built on the Temenos Core offering and enables flexible deployment across public and private clouds, as well as integrations with existing infrastructure.
Bank of America (BofA)
BofA enhanced its CashPro® app with an AI-driven feature that delivers personalized intelligence to clients. Capital Markets Insights provides real-time updates on ever-changing market conditions, giving debt issuers a comprehensive view of the markets.
The feature provides critical data, including issuance stats, market movements, and search capabilities.
Data-focused Oracle revealed that its Oracle Banking Payments offering joined the SWIFT Compatible Application initiative. The offering has multiple payment rails and is compliance-friendly.
Furthermore, the product supports the ISO 20022 framework.
Talent-focused Meritus Capital announced Rostyr, an ecosystem that combines people, money, and management in one place. The offering integrates several operational components, including FDIC-insured banking services, automated human resources capabilities, and add-on compensation insurance.
Moreover, the platform has bill payments and payroll funding features.
REtech, Insurtech, and Investing
Premium payments are now easier, thanks to a collaboration between Equisoft and One Inc. The deployment ties Equisoft’s life insurance policy administration offering with One’s PremiumPay® solution.
Additionally, key players can offer customers purely digital premium payment options.
Boutique insurance firm Zurich North America partnered with Nearmap to introduce an AI-driven underwriting solution that uses high-resolution aerial imagery and geospatial data to assess property risks. The integration enables Zurich to automate certain aspects of the underwriting process by analyzing building conditions, roof types, and environmental factors, eliminating the need for on-site inspections.
Leveraging Nearmap’s frequently updated aerial maps, Zurich enhances decision-making and reduces turnaround times for brokers and clients.
Novidea partnered with Coherent Global to enhance insurance operations through AI-powered decisioning and automated data workflows. The collaboration integrates Coherent’s Spark technology with Novidea’s cloud-native insurance management platform.
Additionally, the deployment reduces manual effort, enhances data accuracy, and accelerates the time-to-market for new insurance products.
SelectQuote deepened its cooperation with the social care ecosystem Findhelp to enhance support services for older adults. The collaboration integrates Findhelp’s platform into SelectQuote’s Senior division, enabling agents to connect seniors with local resources.
Moreover, the tie-up helps seniors access critical non-medical support.
