Category: Board Watch
Banks to Process Payments via Tokenized Deposits
By Ziva Kurniawan September 22, 2026
Banks can now process payments via tokenized deposits through ACI Connetic payments hub, adding Swift ledger transactions.
Priority Technology to go private in $1.6 billion deal
By Ziva Kurniawan September 21, 2026
Priority Technology Holdings goes private in a $1.6 billion deal led by CEO Thomas Priore, ending its nine-year public run and valuing shares at $8.05.
Payments Industry Shifts Focus from Tech to Business Value
By Gracia Septiani September 18, 2026
The payments industry shifts focus from tech to business value, emphasizing emerging models around innovations like cryptocurrency.
Square targets independent sales organizations again
By Gracia Septiani September 17, 2026
Square targets independent sales organizations with renewed interest in ISOs as a sales channel.
New safeguards for automated financial deals
By Yola Nurhayati September 14, 2026
New Elliptic Standard introduces 8 guidelines to curb fraud in automated crypto deals, as agentic transactions surge 522% in 2024.
When Deferring State Pension Could Pay Off
By Gracia Septiani September 2, 2026
State pension deferral can boost retirement income, but its value depends on tax, health, cash, life expectancy, so advisers must weigh the trade‑offs.
Advisers should discuss prenups with clients
By Gracia Septiani August 31, 2026
Financial advisers should discuss prenups with clients to protect wealth and assets. Learn why prenuptial agreements are a pragmatic necessity for modern couple
Wesleyan executive shares industry insights
By Ziva Kurniawan August 26, 2026
Wesleyan executive reveals how smoothed funds protect investors from market volatility and why advisers trust the strategy.
Half of IFA firms earn 2% or less on cash reserves
By Ziva Kurniawan August 20, 2026
Half of UK IFA firms earn just 2% or less on cash reserves, research shows. Discover how advisers manage their own funds.
Electric Aviation Won’t Kill Jet Fuel, But It Will Take the Best Routes
By Yola Nurhayati August 16, 2026
Electric aviation won't kill jet fuel, but it will take the best routes. Learn how sustainable aviation fuel and electric power will share the skies.