Voice authentication solutions provider Illuma announced its latest partnership this month. The Texas-based company is teaming up with Kentucky-based UK Credit Union to help the credit union reduce fraud. Specifically, UK Credit Union will implement ...
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06/23/2026

By Julie Muhn (@julieschicktanz) on 2026/06/22 21:20 -0400
  • Kentucky's UK Credit Union is deploying IllumaSHIELD to strengthen fraud prevention and member authentication across its contact center and self-service channels.
  • IllumaSHIELD shifts away from security questions and passwords as banks and credit unions adopt voice biometrics to combat AI-powered fraud, including voice cloning and social engineering attacks.
  • Illuma's technology continuously authenticates members as they speak, helping financial institutions reduce friction, shorten...
By Julie Muhn (@julieschicktanz) on 2026/06/22 21:20 -0400

For years, Finovate has helped fintechs connect with banks and other customers. This September, we're launching a new event designed to help fintechs connect with the people who fund them.

Taking place on September 11 alongside FinovateFall in New York, IMPACT: Funders & Founders Forum brings together fintech startups, scaleups, and investors for a full day of networking, content, meetings, and startup pitches. While FinovateFall is built around helping fintech companies meet potential...

By David Penn on 2026/06/22 15:22 -0400
  • Fraud and financial crime prevention platform DataVisor has partnered with Tru Cooperative Bank (formerly First West Credit Union).
  • Via a pre-integrated deployment with VeriPark's digital banking platform, Tru Cooperative Bank will leverage DataVisor's technology to enable real-time fraud detection across the full digital banking journey.
  • Headquartered in Mountain View, California, and founded in 2013, DataVisor made its Finovate debut at FinovateFall 2023 in New York.

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By Julie Muhn (@julieschicktanz) on 2026/06/22 11:24 -0400

We have officially entered the final week of June, which marks the ending of the first half of 2026. As we close out the first six months of this year, here's a look at the top news headlines for this week. We’ll continue to add more announcements as the week progresses.


Payments

Nuvion teams with Visa Direct to strengthen real-time global payout capabilities for businesses operating across borders.

Investing

BitDelta Pro selects Iress to power multi-asset trading...

By Julie Muhn (@julieschicktanz) on 2026/06/19 12:32 -0400
  • Wise has acquired expat resource Expatica, gaining access to a website that attracted more than 7 million visits in 2025 from people researching and navigating life abroad.
  • The deal gives Wise an earlier touchpoint with prospective customers, allowing it to build brand awareness and trust before consumers choose a bank, payments provider, or money transfer service.
  • Wise plans to expand Expatica's content and geographic reach, strengthening its position among the growing global...
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