Bilet.com Expands with Insha Ventures, AMP & UNSW Innovate AI Finance - Finance AI Weekly #28

August 18, 2025 - Finance AI Weekly
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In recent developments, Bilet.com has secured investment from Insha Ventures to enhance its AI-powered travel and fintech SuperApp, focusing on digital wallet solutions and market expansion. Meanwhile, AMP and UNSW Sydney have joined forces to advance AI applications in financial services, emphasizing innovation and ethical practices.

On the global stage, ThetaRay is tackling financial crime with AI technology, aiming to significantly reduce false positives and assist banks in managing risks. In the lending sector, Lendflow has introduced Lendflow Automate, a suite of AI-powered agents designed to streamline lending operations and cut costs.

Stay tuned for more insights and updates in the world of AI in finance.
Bilet.com Secures Investment from Insha Ventures
Bilet.com has received investment from Insha Ventures to boost its AI-powered travel and fintech SuperApp, aiming to enhance digital wallet solutions and user experiences. Read more
AMP and UNSW Sydney Collaborate on AI in Finance
AMP and UNSW Sydney have partnered to enhance AI applications in financial services, focusing on innovation, ethics, and talent development. Read more
ThetaRay AI Tackles $3.1 Trillion Financial Crime
Brian Gilman, CMO at ThetaRay, explains how their AI technology is combating global financial crime, reducing false positives by up to 90%. Read more
Lendflow Introduces AI Automation Suite
Lendflow has launched Lendflow Automate, a suite of AI-powered agents designed to improve efficiency in lending operations. The announcement was made at the Ai4 event, highlighting the suite's role in streamlining processes and reducing costs. Read more
Integrity Cap and IntegriTech Partner for AI Lending Solutions
Integrity Cap and IntegriTech have formed a strategic partnership to enhance lending processes for small-to-mid-sized businesses and lenders using AI automation. Read more
Santander Partners with OpenAI for AI Banking Transformation
The Spanish banking group Santander has collaborated with OpenAI to become an AI-native bank, providing over 15,000 employees access to ChatGPT Enterprise, with plans to expand to 30,000 users. Read more
Sopra Steria and INFORM Partner to Fight Financial Crime
Sopra Steria, a France-based software company, has partnered with INFORM, a specialist in fraud prevention, to help financial service providers in the Benelux region combat financial crime, including money laundering, using AI-powered solutions. Read more
J&C Pacific and PayNet Collaborate on AI Platform for FMCG Promotions
J&C Pacific has teamed up with PayNet to enhance FMCG promotions in Malaysia using the AI-driven GiftsMart platform. The partnership focuses on automating promotions and encouraging cashless payments. Read more
Presight and Dow Jones Factiva Partner for AI Risk Solutions
On August 11, 2025, Presight and Dow Jones Factiva announced a partnership to develop AI-driven risk and compliance solutions for financial institutions and regulators, starting in the UAE and Gulf region. Read more
CommBank Partners with OpenAI for AI Banking Solutions
CommBank has announced a multi-year partnership with OpenAI to develop advanced AI solutions for banking services in Australia. The collaboration focuses on improving fraud detection and personalizing customer services. Read more
Roots Recognized in Inc. 5000 for AI in Insurance
Roots, a technology company specializing in AI for the insurance sector, has been included in the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. This highlights the company's growth and the rising demand for AI solutions in the insurance industry. Read more
HSBC Commits $54.1bn to Sustainable Finance and AI
HSBC has announced a US$54.1bn investment in sustainable finance and AI initiatives by 2025, aiming to support net zero transition and enhance operational efficiency. Read more
Drivepoint Raises $9M to Boost AI Finance Platform
Drivepoint, an AI finance platform for consumer brands, has secured over $9 million in funding, led by Vocap Partners. The funds will be used to enhance product innovation and expand market reach. Read more
FTFT Launches AI App for Investment Analytics
Future FinTech Group Inc.'s Hong Kong subsidiary, FTFT International Securities & Futures Co., Ltd., has introduced an AI application for investment analytics and trading, developed with MaxQuant AI. The platform offers a '6-Months Free' trial to investors. Read more
American Fintech Council Supports AI Innovation Bill
The American Fintech Council has endorsed a bipartisan bill aimed at creating AI innovation labs within federal financial regulatory agencies to encourage safe AI use in consumer finance. Read more
Advent to Acquire Sapiens for $2.5 Billion
Advent has announced its agreement to acquire Sapiens International Corporation for $2.5 billion. The acquisition aims to boost AI and SaaS innovation in the insurance technology sector. Read more
HCAP Partners Exits Investment in Saphyre
HCAP Partners has announced its successful exit from its equity investment in Saphyre, an AI-driven fintech platform. This follows a $70 million growth investment led by FTV Capital to support Saphyre's expansion. Read more
Growfin and Zuora Partner to Enhance Accounts Receivable
On August 14, 2025, Growfin and Zuora announced a partnership to improve accounts receivable processes for enterprises using AI. The collaboration focuses on enhancing cash flow management and streamlining operations. Read more
Plaid CEO on AI Fraud and Banking Modernization
Zach Perret, CEO of Plaid, talks about the company's efforts in connecting U.S. banks to financial apps, addressing AI-driven fraud, and the need for modernizing banking systems. Read more
Worldpay and Trulioo Partner for AI Transaction Security
Payments company Worldpay and digital identity platform Trulioo have partnered to enhance security in AI agent-based commerce, aiming to prevent fraud and unauthorized transactions for merchants. Read more
Cyberscope Files Patent for AI-Optimized Blockchain Platform
On August 15, 2025, Cyberscope announced the filing of a patent for Cyberscope Cyberscan, an AI-optimized platform for blockchain trust scoring and fraud detection, aiming to enhance security and transparency in the Web3 space. Read more
Freedom IP Capital Unveils AI Trading Bot
On August 14, 2025, Freedom IP Capital introduced its AI Market Analyst & Trader Bot for automated trading. The company also enhanced its Centurion Invest platform and expanded its Ereus payment platform. Read more
Concirrus Achieves Triple AI, Security, and Data Certifications
Concirrus has become the first insurtech to achieve ISO/IEC 42001, ISO/IEC 27001, and SOC 2 compliance, setting a new standard for trust and governance in AI-driven underwriting and submission automation. Read more

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