Ghana's AI Reforms, Goldman Sachs Teams with Anthropic, and Accrual's $75M Boost

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This week, we're seeing significant developments in the realm of AI and fintech across the globe. Ghana has announced plans to reform its tech laws to better support the growth of AI, fintech, and cybersecurity, as revealed by the Deputy Minister at the TechLaw Conference 2026. Meanwhile, Sapiom, a startup based in San Francisco, has successfully raised $15 million to further develop its AI agent payment technology, which aims to enable AI agents to autonomously purchase tech tools.

In Asia, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority has unveiled a Fintech Promotion Blueprint to foster responsible innovation in finance, with a focus on integrating AI and distributed ledger technology. On the other hand, Alkymi has introduced an AI-powered solution designed to automate loan data workflows in the private credit sector, enhancing efficiency for financial institutions. Additionally, Goldman Sachs is collaborating with Anthropic to develop AI agents that will automate accounting and compliance tasks, aiming to streamline trade accounting and client onboarding processes.

Ghana Announces Tech-Law Reforms for AI and Fintech

At the TechLaw Conference 2026, Ghana's Deputy Minister for Communication announced plans to enhance legal frameworks to support AI, fintech, and cybersecurity growth. Read more

Sapiom Secures $15M for AI Agent Payment Infrastructure

Sapiom, a San Francisco-based startup, has raised $15 million in seed funding to develop a financial layer enabling AI agents to autonomously purchase tech tools. Read more

Hong Kong Monetary Authority Unveils Fintech Blueprint

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has released a Fintech Promotion Blueprint to encourage responsible innovation in finance, focusing on AI and DLT integration. Read more

Alkymi Introduces AI Solution for Loan Data Automation

Alkymi has launched an AI-powered solution to automate workflows for loan data in the private credit sector, aiming to improve efficiency for financial institutions. Read more

Goldman Sachs and Anthropic Collaborate on AI for Accounting

Goldman Sachs is working with AI startup Anthropic to create AI agents for automating accounting and compliance tasks. The collaboration aims to improve efficiency in trade accounting and client onboarding. Read more

Barclays Uses AI to Improve Customer Service

Barclays US Consumer Bank has implemented generative AI to summarize customer service interactions, enhancing efficiency and customer satisfaction by capturing key call details. Read more

Fintower Secures €1.5 Million in Seed Funding

The Swedish company Fintower has completed an oversubscribed seed round of €1.5 million to advance its AI-powered financial planning platform. Read more

Bank of Valletta and Oracle to Implement AI Model

The Malta-based Bank of Valletta is working with Oracle Financial Services to introduce an AI-first operating model by mid-2026, aiming to improve banking processes and compliance. Read more

myTU and Intrepid Fox Partner for AI-Driven Onboarding

myTU, a digital bank from Lithuania, has partnered with Intrepid Fox, a London-based AI platform, to enhance business onboarding processes across the European Economic Area. This collaboration aims to replace manual verification with automated systems, reducing onboarding times for SMEs and fintechs while ensuring compliance. Read more

Taranis Capital's AI Fund Acknowledged by DFSA

Taranis Capital has received acknowledgment from the Dubai Financial Services Authority for its Taranis Disruptive Tech Fund LP, focusing on AI and other technologies. Read more

EnFi Raises $15 Million for AI Credit Analysts

Boston-based startup EnFi has secured $15 million in funding to enhance AI agents for credit analysis in the banking sector. The investment aims to assist banks in filling credit analyst roles and boosting lending competitiveness. Read more

Aether Holdings Acquires PublicView.ai

Aether Holdings, Inc. has acquired PublicView.ai, an AI-driven market intelligence platform, to enhance its investment analytics subsidiary, Aether Grid. This acquisition aims to improve equity research by converting complex public filings into organized insights. Read more

GoPlus Security Unveils AgentGuard for AI Safety

GoPlus Security has launched AgentGuard, a security feature aimed at reducing execution-level risks in AI agents. The tool, which is now open-source, uses runtime interception and deep scanning to prevent breaches during various operations. Read more

MondeVita Acquires Raffaele Caruso from Lanvin Group

On February 6, 2026, MondeVita completed its acquisition of Raffaele Caruso S.p.A. from Lanvin Group, facilitated by AI-driven merchant bank ITTIKAR. Read more

Valon and Figure Partner to Improve Loan Origination

Valon Technologies and Figure have announced a partnership to enhance loan origination and servicing in the mortgage industry using AI and blockchain technology. Read more

TAPP Engine Launches AI Platform for Credit Unions

On February 3, 2026, TAPP Engine introduced 9Squid Private Markets, an AI-driven platform designed to facilitate loan securitization for credit unions and community finance institutions, aiming to improve access to institutional capital. Read more

Veritus Raises $10.1 Million for AI Lending Agents

Veritus, a US fintech start-up, has secured $10.1 million in seed funding to advance its AI platform for the lending industry, focusing on voice-first agents for borrower interactions. Read more

Accrual Raises $75 Million for AI in Accounting

Accrual, an AI-focused accounting startup, has secured $75 million in funding led by General Catalyst. The investment will be used to advance AI applications in accounting services. Read more

Cowbell Introduces AI-Powered Cyber Insurance in Australia

On February 6, 2026, Cowbell launched Prime One, a cyber insurance program for SMEs in Australia, backed by Zurich Australian Insurance Ltd. The program offers coverage in under five minutes with limits up to A$5 million. Read more

Duna Raises €30M to Expand AI Identity Platform

Duna, an identity fintech, has secured €30 million in Series A funding led by CapitalG. The funds will enhance its AI-native business identity solutions for financial institutions. Read more

omnispay Secures $2M Funding to Enhance AI Finance Solutions

On February 6, 2026, omnispay announced a $2 million Pre-Series A funding round led by Infinity Value Capital Group to develop an AI-native finance platform for SMEs. Read more

Addentax Proposes Acquisition of AI Asset Management Platform

On February 6, 2026, Addentax Group Corp. announced its proposal to acquire the offshore wealth management business of Riches Group in Hong Kong, aiming to enhance its global expansion strategy with AI-enabled financial solutions. Read more

Cognizant Partners with Uniphore for AI Solutions

Cognizant has announced a strategic partnership with Uniphore to develop industry-specific AI solutions. The collaboration will focus on integrating AI capabilities into business workflows, starting with the Life Sciences and Banking sectors. Read more

Klarna Backs Google's Universal Commerce Protocol

Klarna, a global digital bank, is supporting Google's Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP) to enhance AI agents' interaction with commerce systems. This partnership aims to improve online shopping experiences through open standards. Read more

Happiest Minds and IBSFINtech Partner for AI Treasury Solutions

Happiest Minds Technologies Limited has partnered with IBSFINtech to enhance treasury operations through AI-powered solutions. Happiest Minds will act as a reseller and system integration partner for IBSFINtech's platform, aiming to streamline cash flow, risk management, and trade finance for global enterprises. Read more

EDBI Invests in Revolut Singapore for Expansion

The EDBI has invested in Revolut Singapore to support its workforce growth and product expansion in Asia, backed by the Singapore Economic Development Board. Read more

Sixfold Raises $30M for AI Underwriting Expansion

InsurTech firm Sixfold has secured $30 million in Series B funding to enhance its AI underwriting solutions and expand globally. Read more

Tarabut Acquires Servable for AI Integration

Tarabut, a leading open banking platform in MENA, has acquired Servable to enhance its AI capabilities, focusing on services like income verification and fraud automation. Read more

Tian Ruixiang to Acquire Hong Kong AI and Crypto Insurance Broker

Tian Ruixiang Holding Ltd plans to acquire a Hong Kong-based insurance broker specializing in AI and cryptocurrency, projecting an increase of over $200 million in annual revenue. The acquisition will be a share-for-share exchange, with the broker operating as a wholly owned subsidiary. Read more

Incard Raises £10M for AI Automation in Fintech

UK fintech Incard has secured £10 million in Series A funding to enhance its AI-driven automation technology and expand its market presence in Europe and the U.S. Read more

Equifax Introduces AI Model to Tackle Credit Fraud

Equifax has unveiled its Credit Abuse Risk model, an AI-driven tool aimed at helping lenders identify first-party fraud such as loan stacking and credit washing. This model leverages behavioral insights to detect unusual credit activities, aiding lenders in making informed decisions while safeguarding consumer rights. Read more

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