KEY HIGHLIGHTSTokenization of Nasdaq Equity: Zhibao Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: ZBAO) ("Zhibao," "we," or the "Company") has signed a strategic framework agreement with Bedrock to study and pilot a transfer-agent-level tokenization model for its SEC-registered Class A Ordinary Shares as native real-world asset (RWA) equity. Unlocking Liability-Side & Treasury Synergies: The partnership explores extending Zhibao's digital asset strategy to its capital structure via 24/7 continuous settlement and...

Kazakhstan's collaboration with Tether could enhance its fintech landscape, potentially boosting local currency integration in digital finance. The post Tether signs MoU with Kazakhstan’s central bank to explore tenge stablecoins and tokenized assets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

SUBSCRIBE's collaboration with FactSet creates an integrated platform that streamlines private market investments for institutional investors and wealth managers.

Hyland has joined Jack Henry's Fintech Integration Network, enhancing its ability to streamline core banking and content management solutions. This partnership aims to improve efficiency for financial institutions.

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Broadridge (NYSE: BR), a global Fintech leader, and Korea Securities Depository (KSD) today announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that sets out the parties' mutual intention to collaborate on the modernization and enhancement of Korea's proxy voting infrastructure. This collaboration is aimed at supporting KSD's broader strategic objective of strengthening the efficiency, transparency and global competitiveness of the Korean capital market, while contributing to Korea's development as a leading capital markets ecosystem. Under the MOU, Broadridge and KSD intend to work together to support the creation of a market operating model that will: * Digitize and automate the end-to-end proxy voting process for international investors holding Korean equities; * Enhance transparency, accuracy and governance standards in line with global best practices; and * Strengthen Korea's standing as a modern, trusted and globally aligned capital markets jurisdiction. The collaboration also reflects a shared vision for advancing KSD's long-term market leadership objectives by leveraging Broadridge's deep experience and technology in similar infrastructure initiatives in other jurisdictions, while aligning with the Korean regulatory and market framework. The scope of the collaboration may be expanded over time to additional proxy-related areas. "KSD is committed to advancing a more efficient, transparent and globally connected capital market in Korea," said Yunsu Rhee, Chairman & CEO of Korea Securities Depository. "We believe this MOU will contribute to enhancing the global accessibility of Korea's capital market, increasing its appeal to international investors, and strengthening their confidence in the Korean market." "This MOU marks an important step in our relationship with KSD and our shared interest in advancing the cross-border proxy-voting experience," said Tim Gokey, CEO at Broadridge. "By bringing together Broadridge's global proxy expertise and KSD's market-infrastructure leadership, we see an opportunity to support more efficient, transparent and accessible shareholder participation in Korea's market." As Korea advances its corporate governance and capital market agenda, Broadridge and KSD may explore opportunities to address the evolving needs of international institutional and retail investors, issuers and market participants. The collaboration reflects the parties' shared interest in Korea's continued development as an accessible, globally connected and governance-focused market.

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), the premier post-trade market infrastructure for the global financial services industry, and iCapital1, the global fintech company shaping the future of investing, today announced a strategic collaboration to advance the infrastructure supporting private markets. By bringing together DTCC’s market infrastructure, processing capabilities, and network with iCapital’s technology platform and investment workflows, the firms aim to connect data, operations, and market participants across the private investment lifecycle. The collaboration is intended to reduce operational friction and help wealth advisors and asset managers participate in private markets more efficiently, at greater scale and with less risk. In support of this initiative, DTCC has also made a strategic investment in iCapital. "Private markets represent one of the most significant growth areas in financial services today, creating an urgent need for modern, scalable infrastructure. Our strategic partnership with iCapital reflects DTCC's commitment to supporting the continued evolution of diverse financial markets," said Frank La Salla, President, Chief Executive Officer and Director of DTCC. "Broader adoption of alternative investments will depend on making the ecosystem easier to navigate, more efficient to operate, and highly resilient.” As investor portfolios increasingly include both public and private investments, DTCC and iCapital aim to advance scalable industry solutions that streamline operations, enhance data quality, and create a more seamless experience for firms and investors. The collaboration is designed to support more connected and automated workflows across the private investment lifecycle. For wealth advisors, this can simplify how alternative investments are accessed and managed within client portfolios. For asset managers, it can provide more efficient and standardized infrastructure for reaching and supporting the wealth market. “Together, iCapital and DTCC are advancing the infrastructure and standards shaping the future of private markets. Our shared vision is a more connected ecosystem that expands access and makes alternative investments easier and more efficient to transact and manage. We will partner on technologies that support the overall goals of the relationship such as blockchain enabled DLT and tokenization where appropriate that help build a stronger foundation for the industry’s continued evolution,” said Lawrence Calcano, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of iCapital. “With this investment, DTCC joins a diversified group of strategic investors who share our conviction that the future of private markets will be underpinned by infrastructure that is more connected, standardized, and scalable.” As an initial area of collaboration, the firms plan to further integrate DTCC’s Alternative Investment Product (AIP) with iCapital’s alternative investment platform. By connecting capabilities across transaction processing, data exchange, access, administration, and reporting, the firms aim to create a more seamless and efficient experience across the private investment lifecycle. The firms will also explore collaborations on current and emerging technologies across the alternatives landscape that could further improve connectivity, transaction management, and efficiency across alternative investments. As part of DTCC’s strategic investment in iCapital, Talia Klein, Head of Wealth & Investment Solutions of DTCC, will be an observer on iCapital’s Board of Directors. "We’re seeing increased demand for private assets as a component of investor portfolios, creating a growing need for accessible, scalable infrastructure,” added Klein. “Private markets have traditionally lacked the operational standards that exist in public markets. With this collaboration, we look forward to working alongside the iCapital team to improve connectivity, streamline processes, and support continued growth responsibly." [1] iCapital, Inc., together with its affiliates, "iCapital".

FinTech Scotland has partnered with Tesco Insurance & Money Services to accelerate innovation and collaboration across Scotland’s growing fintech ecosystem.

FinTech Scotland has partnered with Tesco Insurance & Money Services to accelerate innovation and collaboration across Scotland’s growing fintech ecosystem.

FinTech Scotland has partnered with Tesco Insurance & Money Services to accelerate innovation and collaboration across Scotland’s growing fintech ecosystem.

KEY HIGHLIGHTSStrategic Partnership in BTCfi: Zhibao Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: ZBAO) ("Zhibao," "we," or the "Company") has signed an MOU with DeSyn Protocol to co-develop compliant, secure, and sustainable Bitcoin-denominated yield products and institutional-grade BTCfi infrastructure. Combining AI InsurTech and Multi-Chain Tech: The collaboration fuses Zhibao's AI-enabled risk management, InsurTech pricing models, and public-market expertise with DeSyn's multi-chain asset management stack (15+...

* A landmark collaboration uniting industry leadership, regulatory expertise, and global innovation ecosystems to shape the next generation of fintech. The MENA Fintech Association (MFTA), the leading not-for-profit fintech ecosystem driving innovation, collaboration, and policy dialogue across the Middle East and Africa, today announced a strategic partnership with STORM Partners, an internationally recognised venture-building and advisory firm renowned for supporting the world's most ambitious technology companies and digital asset ecosystems. The alliance represents a significant milestone in strengthening international collaboration across financial technology, digital assets, payments, embedded finance, blockchain innovation, regulatory engagement, and emerging financial infrastructure. By combining the MENA Fintech Association's extensive institutional network with STORM Partners' global expertise in venture growth, ecosystem development, and innovation strategy, the partnership establishes a powerful platform for accelerating cross-border innovation and industry transformation. As financial services continue to evolve beyond geographical boundaries, the collaboration is designed to foster meaningful engagement between founders, financial institutions, regulators, investors, policymakers, and technology leaders. Together, both organisations will champion initiatives that facilitate international knowledge exchange, strategic dialogue, and ecosystem development while enabling greater collaboration between mature and emerging fintech markets. The partnership will encompass a broad range of strategic initiatives, including executive roundtables, industry working groups, research publications, policy discussions, ecosystem intelligence, educational programmes, innovation showcases, investment connectivity, and collaborative engagements designed to strengthen the global fintech landscape. Through this collaboration, both organisations aim to cultivate stronger international relationships, encourage responsible innovation, and support the continued evolution of financial services through shared expertise and collective leadership. Nameer Khan, Chairman of the MENA Fintech Association stated "The future of financial innovation will be defined not by isolated ecosystems, but by the strength of global collaboration. This partnership represents our shared commitment to building meaningful bridges between markets, institutions, innovators, and policymakers. Together with STORM Partners, we are creating new opportunities for knowledge exchange, strategic cooperation, and sustainable innovation that transcend borders and accelerate the advancement of the global fintech ecosystem." "At STORM Partners, we believe the most transformative innovations emerge when visionary ecosystems work together. Partnering with the MENA Fintech Association enables us to deepen international collaboration, connect pioneering entrepreneurs with global opportunities, and contribute to shaping the future of financial technology through collective expertise and long-term strategic engagement." "MENA isn't just adopting Web3. We're building the infrastructure for it. Bahrain licensed regulated stablecoin issuers. The UAE is scaling institutional tokenization. Qatar established legal recognition for smart contracts. Saudi Arabia is advancing alongside us. We have regulatory clarity, institutional capital, and real use cases. What we needed was execution partners who could translate that strength into global-scale operations. Storm Partners brings exactly that capability." said Tariq Mattar, Co-Chair of MFTA Bahrain and Director at Bahrain Fintech Bay Sheraz Ahmed, Managing Partner at STORM Partners said, “This strategic alliance reinforces both organisations' commitment to advancing a more connected, resilient, and innovation-driven financial ecosystem, one where collaboration replaces fragmentation, knowledge transcends borders, and partnerships create lasting economic impact.” As fintech enters its next era of growth, the MENA Fintech Association and STORM Partners will jointly serve as catalysts for international cooperation, empowering stakeholders across the public and private sectors to navigate emerging opportunities while contributing to the development of a more inclusive, secure, and forward-looking global financial landscape.

33 GenAI, Agentic AI Led Solutions Showcased Third Season of InsurAI, HDFC Life’s Flagship AI Event Held Sameer Yogishwar, Chief Operating Officer, HDFC Life FinTech BizNews Service  Mumbai, 16 September, 2026: HDFC Life, one of India’s leading private life insurers, showcased the growing scale of AI across its business at InsurAI 3.0, the third edition of its flagship AI event. Themed ‘Human AI Collaboration’, the event brought together AI solutions developed by HDFC Life’s teams and partners to enhance customer experience, accelerate turnaround times, strengthen decision-making and build smarter internal processes.

Clearstream has entered a multi-year collaboration with S&P Global Market Intelligence's Tax Solutions division to accelerate the digitization of its tax reporting, certification and control processes, with an initial focus on the U.S. market. The partnership is aimed at combining Clearstream's tax expertise and market infrastructure with S&P Global Market Intelligence's digital tax capabilities to

British philanthropist, mathematician and fintech innovator supporting free enquiry, mathematics education, neurodiversity, and Commonwealth collaboration.

The infrastructure provider Privy has announced a strategic partnership with the fintech giant Stripe to launch pre-built card components designed for the digital asset ecosystem. This collaboration aims to simplify the …

Mastercard and Backbase is deepening its ties with a second collaboration into bring AI and data capabilities into the Backbase Banking OS.