As we move into 2025, we’re taking a moment to recognize the significant momentum our clients built in Q4 2024. From product launches and major funding rounds to global expansions and prestigious industry awards, these achievements set the stage for another transformative year in banking, fintech and digital finance. Join us as we applaud our clients who are driving innovation, shaping the future of financial services and setting new industry standards.
Industry Recognition & Awards
- CIBC Wins 2025 Catalyst Award for DEI Leadership
CIBC, a leading North American financial institution, was honored with the 2025 Catalyst Award for its commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. As the financial industry continues evolving, CIBC’s recognition underscores the importance of fostering an inclusive future. Read more. - QNB Named “Best Digital Experience” in Qatar
Qatar National Bank (QNB), the largest financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, was recognized for providing the “Best Digital Experience” in Qatar. As digital transformation accelerates, QNB’s commitment to seamless banking innovation continues to set industry standards. Read more. - Payactiv Wins ‘Tech of the Future’ Award
Payactiv, a leader in earned wage access (EWA) and financial wellness, received the ‘Tech of the Future’ Award for its cutting-edge solutions that provide workers with real-time access to earned wages, helping to reduce reliance on payday loans. Read more. - Banco Popular Earns Top Private Banking Honors
Banco Popular, a leading financial institution in Latin America and the Caribbean, was awarded Best Private Banking recognition by Global Finance, The Banker, and PWM for its strong customer-centric approach in wealth management. Read more.
New Product Launches & Financial Innovation
- Zolve Secures $100M to Expand Banking for Immigrants
Neobank Zolve, which specializes in providing banking and credit solutions for immigrants, secured a $100M debt facility to expand its offerings, helping more newcomers access credit, remittances, and financial stability in new markets. Read more. - Car IQ Pay Expands Contactless Payments for Fleets
Car IQ Pay, an innovator in vehicle-based payments, announced a nationwide rollout of high-flow diesel acceptance, allowing fleets to pay for fuel directly through their vehicle’s identity, eliminating the need for credit cards or PINs. Read more.
Global Expansion & Market Growth
- Wirex Celebrates 10 Years of Crypto & Digital Finance Innovation
Wirex, a UK-based crypto-friendly digital payments platform, celebrated its 10-year anniversary, marking a decade of advancements in blockchain-powered payments, multi-currency wallets, and financial inclusivity. Read more. - Batelco Brings Digital Infrastructure to Bahrain’s District Courtyard Mall
Batelco, Bahrain’s leading telecom and digital solutions provider, partnered with Mayflower Investments WLL to power the new District Courtyard Mall with state-of-the-art digital infrastructure, enhancing connectivity for businesses and visitors. Read more.
Looking Ahead: Momentum into 2025
At i2c, we are committed to empowering our clients with configurable, scalable, and innovative banking and payment solutions that help them bring their innovative visions to life. From global fintech leaders to regional banks and emerging neobanks, our technology enables clients to launch, manage, and scale comprehensive credit, debit, prepaid, and banking programs with unmatched speed, flexibility, and security.
We are excited to continue supporting our clients as they drive financial innovation, expand into new markets, and deliver cutting-edge banking and payment experiences to millions of users worldwide. For more information, visit i2cinc.com and follow us on LinkedIn. Stay tuned—2025 is just getting started!
i2c is a global provider of highly configurable banking and payment solutions. Using proprietary building block technology, clients can easily, quickly and cost-effectively create, launch and manage a comprehensive set of solutions for banking, credit, debit, and prepaid programs. i2c delivers unparalleled flexibility, agility, security and reliability from a global, unified banking and payments platform. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Silicon Valley, its next-generation technology supports millions of users in more than 200 countries/ territories and across all time zones.
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