RFP Pulse delivers faster, smarter RFP and DDQ responses with AI-powered automation built for asset managers
Alpaca, a self-clearing broker-dealer and brokerage infrastructure API, and ZAD, a leading Kuwait-based investment platform for Shariah-compliant US stocks and ETFs, today announced their strategic partnership to expand access to Shariah-compliant investment products. This partnership continues to open financial access for investors seeking to align their financial growth with Islamic principles. With global Islamic finance assets surpassing $5.5 trillion USD in 2024, a report from Standard Chartered forecasts they could reach $7.5 trillion USD by 2028....
Michael Fidance appointed as Head of CEEMEA Equities to drive growth across Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Zycus, a global leader in AI-powered procurement technology, has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide AI-Enabled Source-to-Pay 2025 Vendor Assessment. This recognition follows a comprehensive evaluation, including RFI submissions, live product demos, analyst briefings, and customer interviews. “Zycus is a recognized Leader in the Source-to-Pay space leveraging Agentic AI to drive procurement transformation. With AI agents like Merlin Intake and the Autonomous Negotiation Agent (ANA), Zycus offers a seamlessly integrated solution suite for enterprises focused...
Stonepeak, a leading alternative investment firm specializing in infrastructure and real assets, today announced the appointment of Cindy Marrs as a Senior Advisor. In this role, Cindy will leverage her more than 30 years of wealth management expertise and leadership experience to advise the firm and support the continued growth of Stonepeak+, Stonepeak’s dedicated wealth solutions platform. Cindy joins Stonepeak’s deep bench of Senior Advisors and Operating Partners with three decades of wealth leadership experience at...
New funding fuels launch of autonomous AI agents for enterprise procurement
AI agents and trusted AI-enabled human experts available in Intuit QuickBooks assist businesses with saving time, making smarter decisions, and driving better money outcomes
BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE: BLK) and HPS Investment Partners (HPS) today announced the successful completion of BlackRock’s acquisition of HPS. Private credit is reshaping financial markets and the structural trends supporting its growth have accelerated the convergence of public and private markets. Financing activity is being shifted toward the capital markets, positioning asset managers to match long-dated capital with long-term investors, including insurance companies, pensions, sovereign wealth funds, wealth managers, and individuals saving for retirement. With...
The acquisition enhances Shift4’s unified commerce capabilities and extends its reach to hundreds of thousands of retail and hospitality locations utilizing Global Blue’s specialized technology solutions supporting cross-border luxury shopping.
Global merchants leverage Worldpay’s leading APAC presence to accelerate growth Domestic settlement and local APMs enhance shopper experiences and streamline merchant operations