Q2 Releases 2026 Retail Banking Trends and Priorities Report
February 2, 20265 min
Survey data highlights a decisive shift toward advanced technology, persistent execution challenges, and growing reliance on partnerships to accelerate innovation
How Businesses Are Adopting Embedded Finance in 2026
January 23, 202615 min
Platforms eclipse banks through embedded finance. Real-time intelligence creates lasting relationships.
iCapital Joins World Economic Forum
January 19, 20264 min
Membership underscores commitment to dialogue and partnership in shaping the future of global investing
THE LOCAL Credit Union Extends Mahalo Banking Deal for Digital Services
December 17, 20254 min
Continued collaboration reinforces credit union’s commitment to innovation, deep core integration, and enhanced digital capabilities
Zywave Named as a Leader in Insurance Agency Management Systems
December 16, 20256 min
Insurtech earns top marks in strategy and current offering categories
NCFCU Selects Mahalo for Phased Digital Transformation
December 15, 20254 min
Credit union adopts phased rollout beginning with new loan application, ahead of full digital banking conversion planned for 2026
Barclays Invests in United Fintech, Becoming Fifth Global Bank Investor
December 11, 20253 min
United Fintech, the industry-neutral fintech infrastructure and ecosystem for financial institutions, asset managers & wealth managers, has secured a strategic investment from Barclays, further strengthening its shareholder base of leading global banks, including BNP Paribas, Citi, and Danske Bank, and most recently Standard Chartered, which have all joined in just the past two years. This investment marks another key milestone in United Fintech’s growth journey. In 2025 alone, the company completed two acquisitions to increase...
First Connect Surpasses $500M GWP Following Centana Investment
December 10, 20257 min
First Connect, a modern digital insurance marketplace connecting insurance carriers with independent agents, announced it has surpassed $500 million in gross written premium (GWP) in 2025. The milestone comes one year after Centana Growth Partners acquired a majority stake in the company, following a year of meaningful expansion, product innovation, and expanded carrier and agency relationships. The company’s momentum comes as independent agencies continue to gain market share, positioning First Connect at the center of...
The Girl Banker to Headline Women in Banking at Alkami Co:lab 2026
December 4, 20254 min
Natalie Bartholomew brings her nationally recognized advocacy for women in financial services as the featured speaker for the conference's signature Women in Banking session