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Intellect Design Arena, a global provider of enterprise-grade FinTech solutions, has announced the appointment of Dave Thomas as executive vice president and head of credit unions and the small and mid-market financial institutions (FI) segment. In his new role, Thomas will also be responsible for overseeing operations for Forge, ensuring service continuity following the recent business transfer from Central One. His remit includes driving growth in the Canadian market for Intellect’s eMACH.ai Digital Engagement Platform.The company is known for delivering advanced, first-principle-based digital banking and financial technology solutions to institutions worldwide. With its modular and composable architecture, Intellect enables banks…

ING, a leading global banking group headquartered in the Netherlands, is expanding its fraud prevention efforts with the launch of its ‘check the call’ feature in Belgium.The bank, known for its digital banking services and innovation in customer security, is bringing the tool to Belgian users following a successful rollout in the Netherlands.The introduction of this tool comes in response to the increasing threat of helpdesk fraud, a growing form of cybercrime in which criminals impersonate bank employees over the phone to manipulate and defraud victims. The bank aims to reduce emotional and financial damage caused by this deceptive tactic.ING…

The Arab world stands at a crossroad – a moment of truth that hinges on the region’s unified leadership and moral clarity. As President Trump arrives in the Gulf this week, seeking investments and strategic partnerships, the opportunity for regional peace and security is overwhelmingly clear. The Arab leaders should explain clearly to President Trump that peace and economic development in the Middle East are within reach and depend on one critical condition: The admission of Palestine to the United Nations as its 194th member state. For this to become a reality, the United States must lift its veto on…

HUB International, a global insurance brokerage firm headquartered in Chicago, has secured a landmark $1.6bn minority equity investment, pushing its valuation to $29bn, the highest valuation ever recorded for a privately held insurance broker.The sizeable round is being led by funds and accounts advised by T. Rowe Price Investment Management, along with Alpha Wave Global and Temasek, according to InsurTech Insights.Both new and existing institutional investors participated in the round, reflecting continued strong appetite for HUB’s growth trajectory.HUB International, known for its extensive suite of insurance and risk management services, has grown rapidly into one of the world’s top five…

The Universal Postal Union, a specialised agency of the United Nations that serves as the primary forum for postal sector collaboration, has joined forces with Visa, a global digital payments leader, in a strategic partnership aimed at expanding digital postal financial services worldwide.This collaboration is designed to support financial inclusion and foster economic development by leveraging the UPU’s international postal network alongside Visa’s expansive and secure payments infrastructure.As part of the partnership, the two organisations have introduced three major programmes. The Global Postal Digital Inclusive Finance Program will provide tailored support to help post offices across regions such as Africa,…

The Universal Postal Union, a specialised agency of the United Nations that serves as the primary forum for postal sector collaboration, has joined forces with Visa, a global digital payments leader, in a strategic partnership aimed at expanding digital postal financial services worldwide.This collaboration is designed to support financial inclusion and foster economic development by leveraging the UPU’s international postal network alongside Visa’s expansive and secure payments infrastructure.As part of the partnership, the two organisations have introduced three major programmes. The Global Postal Digital Inclusive Finance Program will provide tailored support to help post offices across regions such as Africa,…

Orca Security, a leader in agentless cloud security, has announced its acquisition of Opus, a fast-growing startup focused on agentic AI-powered automation and orchestration. Orca is recognised for its pioneering role in cloud-native application protection platforms (CNAPP), while Opus has rapidly gained traction for its innovative remediation capabilities in cloud environments.The acquisition is intended to take Orca’s platform beyond visibility and risk prioritisation into full-scale, AI-powered remediation and prevention. While the financial terms of the deal have not been disclosed, the strategic importance is clear: this move marks a significant leap in Orca’s mission to deliver comprehensive, autonomous cloud security.Orca’s…

ila Bank, a mobile-only digital bank powered by Bank ABC, has announced a renewed partnership with Mastercard, a global leader in payments technology.The collaboration aims to enhance ila Bank’s suite of consumer products by introducing premium travel offerings, lifestyle rewards, and bolstered fraud protection tools.The partnership seeks to strengthen ila Bank’s value proposition, particularly in the area of customer loyalty and affluent product offerings. By leveraging Mastercard’s extensive experience and global capabilities, ila Bank will introduce an upgraded loyalty programme that caters to customers’ lifestyles through rewards across luxury shopping, travel, dining, and exclusive experiences.ila Bank, headquartered in Bahrain, is…

Jewelry can sparkle like it’s invincible, but treat it roughly and even the hardest baubles may break.Whether it’s gemstones, metals or a family heirloom, a piece’s shine can fade and its value diminish over time if it isn’t cared for properly — a particular risk as the value of gold surges and people look to cash in on their jewelry or acquire new pieces as investments.“Jewelry is similar to cars,” said Heather White, a jewelry designer, metalsmith and professor at the Massachusetts College of Art and Design in Boston. “Both require constant maintenance and special storage.”Leave your earrings on the…

Judge Hannah Dugan was arrested last month after prosecutors said she helped a man evade federal immigration agents.A judge in the United States has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of concealing a person from arrest and obstruction of proceedings after she was accused of helping an undocumented migrant evade authorities. Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan, 66, was arrested last month after prosecutors said she hindered the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents who showed up to arrest the man without a judicial warrant outside her courtroom. Prosecutors alleged she tried to help Eduardo Flores-Ruiz…