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WRISE launches AI Labs with HKD $30m & new scientist

The wealth manager will use the funds to build AI tools for advisers and client service, as firms race to lift productivity and engagement.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Software-as-a-Service

Hadrius raises USD $27 million to boost AI compliance

The funding will help regulated finance firms monitor rapidly growing communications and trading data as AI-driven compliance risks intensify.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

Harvey acquires Benchmark to boost asset management

The move gives Harvey a deeper foothold in asset management software as it pushes further into the investment process, with no deal terms disclosed.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

Rogo appoints Joe Xavier as Chief Technology Officer

The hire signals Rogo's push to expand in finance, with annual recurring revenue up more than 50% and 100 new customers last quarter.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month

Semiconductors

MFS sees broader diversification as risks reshape markets

Broader portfolios could help investors navigate US equity concentration, private credit stress and persistent inflationary pressures, MFS said.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

Alpha FMC launches AI engine for fund document compliance

Fund managers could cut compliance review times sharply as Alpha FMC says its AI engine checked documents faster and more accurately than humans.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

MDOTM raises USD $27 million to expand AI platform

The funding will help MDOTM hire and expand overseas as demand grows for AI tools that cut manual portfolio work at financial firms.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Cloud Security

Smarsh and AWS expand AI compliance tools for banks

Banks could cut compliance review workloads by 77% as Smarsh rolls out AWS-backed AI tools that regulators can still audit.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Jun 2026

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Software-as-a-Service

Balance Theory raises USD $19m in Series A funding

Boards are pressuring security chiefs to prove returns as the Columbia, Maryland firm expands a platform that manages more than USD $1 billion in spend.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Software-as-a-Service

GrowIt taps Modern Treasury for real estate payments

Real estate sponsors could cut manual fund handling as the platform adds account, reconciliation and distribution tools across ACH, RTP, FedNow and wires.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

Fintech

Iwoca secures GBP £250 million facility for SME lending

A surge in small-business borrowing has prompted Iwoca to expand lending capacity, after UK SME lending rose 60% in 2025.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week

Fintech

George Kailas launches Aethon Fund with USD $50 million

The hedge fund will channel money back into Prospero.ai as it shifts founder George Kailas into a chairman role and adds AI-driven trading.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Artificial Intelligence

Asian investors pile into equities as bond flows slide

Asia's fund investors shifted towards shares in the first half of 2026, with bond funds sliding to net outflows of USD $3.1 billion.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

Rogo & Snowflake deepen AI data tie-up for finance

Financial firms can now use governed Snowflake data in Rogo's AI tools without moving sensitive records outside existing controls.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month

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 month

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 month