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Techday NZ
09-07-2025
- Business
- Techday NZ
Appian recognised for AI innovation on 2025 AIFinTech100 list
Appian has been named to the 2025 AIFinTech100 list by FinTech Global, recognising the company for its use of artificial intelligence in the transformation of financial services. The annual AIFinTech100 list identifies one hundred companies worldwide that are applying AI to modernise and enhance banking, insurance and compliance processes. This year's list was compiled from over 2,000 candidates and selected by a panel of analysts and financial sector professionals. The AIFinTech100 initiative is managed by FinTech Global, a research platform specialising in the financial technology sector. Richard Sachar, Director at FinTech Global, stated, "AI is fundamentally reshaping the financial services landscape. The companies featured on this year's AIFinTech100 list are at the forefront of that transformation, developing solutions that enhance operational efficiency, strengthen compliance, improve customer engagement, and drive innovation across the board." Appian's selection highlights its strategy of integrating AI across financial workflows, enabling banks and other financial institutions to embed AI-driven decision-making throughout their operations. The company's technology is used in processes including risk management, operational efficiency improvements and customer service. According to Appian, its approach ensures that AI is embedded directly into orchestrated workflows, with a focus on responsible deployment, transparency, adherence to regulatory requirements, and the ability to measure the results for the business. This method is intended to help customers balance automation and human oversight while maintaining robust governance. John Trapani, Industry Leader, Financial Services at Appian, stated, "Many financial institutions are experimenting with AI, but true value comes from strategic implementation. Our customers are using Appian to bring AI into onboarding, loan processing, KYC, and more—automating routine work while keeping people in control. By embedding AI in orchestrated workflows, we give it purpose, governance, and impact. That's why process-driven AI delivers lasting value across the financial enterprise." Appian has reported that its technology is currently being used by several major financial organisations, including State Street Global Advisors, NatWest, and S&P Global. These companies employ the platform to support compliance functions, enhance customer experiences, and improve operational agility across their businesses. The firm says its secure platform and AI capabilities help financial institutions accelerate innovation, adapt to changing requirements, and manage risk in a regulated environment. Appian's platform is positioned as a tool for institutions seeking to modernise and scale operations while maintaining confidence in their compliance and governance standards. Appian provides software technology across a range of industries, with a focus on helping organisations automate and optimise their internal processes. The company's offerings are designed to support the financial sector in managing costs, improving customer experiences, and achieving strategic business outcomes through the effective use of AI and workflow technologies.
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Appian Recognised in the 2025 AIFinTech100 List for Transforming Financial Services with AI
LONDON, July 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Appian (NASDAQ: APPN), a leader in AI-powered process automation and orchestration, has been named to the 2025 AIFinTech100 list by FinTech Global. The list honours the top 100 companies globally that are redefining financial services through transformative AI solutions. The AIFinTech100 spotlights technology leaders that are enhancing banking, insurance, and compliance with AI-powered efficiency, personalisation, and intelligent decision-making. This year's honorees were chosen from a pool of over 2,000 global contenders by a panel of analysts and financial industry experts. "AI is fundamentally reshaping the financial services landscape," said Richard Sachar, Director at FinTech Global. "The companies featured on this year's AIFinTech100 list are at the forefront of that transformation, developing solutions that enhance operational efficiency, strengthen compliance, improve customer engagement, and drive innovation across the board." Appian's inclusion underscores its unique approach to embedding AI within enterprise-wide financial workflows. With Appian, financial institutions can bring AI into processes to enhance operations from risk management to operational efficiency and customer service. By embedding AI directly into orchestrated workflows, Appian ensures responsible AI use, real-time transparency, regulatory compliance, and measurable business outcomes. "Many financial institutions are experimenting with AI, but true value comes from strategic implementation," said John Trapani, Industry Leader, Financial Services at Appian. "Our customers are using Appian to bring AI into onboarding, loan processing, KYC, and more—automating routine work while keeping people in control. By embedding AI in orchestrated workflows, we give it purpose, governance, and impact. That's why process-driven AI delivers lasting value across the financial enterprise." Appian powers transformation for leading financial institutions including State Street Global Advisors, NatWest, and S&P Global—enhancing compliance, customer experiences, and operational agility. With industry-leading AI and a secure platform, Appian empowers financial institutions to innovate faster, scale smarter, and operate with confidence. Learn more at About Appian Appian is The Process Company. We deliver a software platform that helps organisations run better processes that reduce costs, improve customer experiences, and gain a strategic edge. Committed to client success, we serve many of the world's largest companies across various industries. For more information, visit [Nasdaq: APPN] Follow Appian: LinkedIn, X (Twitter) Photo - - View original content: SOURCE Appian Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
BridgeFT Recognized as Leading Technology Firm in Global WealthTech100 List
Annual list features the world's most innovative tech companies transforming the global investment and banking industries. CHICAGO, IL / / April 2, 2025 / BridgeFT, a cloud-native, API-first wealth infrastructure software company that enables enterprise wealth management firms, registered investment advisors (RIAs), turnkey asset management platforms (TAMPs), and Fintech innovators to deliver better, data-driven outcomes for their clients, today announced it has been recognized on the WealthTech100 list as one of the world's most innovative financial technology solution providers addressing the digital transformation challenges and opportunities faced by asset managers, private banks, and financial advisors. This year's WealthTech100 selection process was highly competitive, with more than 1,200 companies evaluated by FinTech Global's expert panel. The final 100 were chosen based on their ability to solve critical industry challenges, drive efficiency, and enhance the wealth management value chain through cutting-edge technology. The recognition underscores BridgeFT's role in transforming the industry with its API-first, multi-custodial data platform, WealthTech API, which enables fintechs, RIAs, and financial institutions to unlock seamless access to critical total wealth data. "We are thrilled to be recognized as a WealthTech100 company, alongside so many innovative global brands," said Joe Stensland, CEO of BridgeFT. "This honor highlights our work at BridgeFT in modernizing the wealth management technology ecosystem by delivering scalable, API-driven solutions that empower firms to harness their data more effectively. Inclusion on this prestigious list validates our mission to accelerate, simplify and reduce the cost of wealth management application development, driving true innovation in wealth technology." The WealthTech100 serves as a vital industry guide, helping private banks, asset managers, and financial advisors navigate an increasingly crowded fintech landscape. "This year's selection process was more competitive than ever," said Richard Sachar, Director at FinTech Global. "With clients expecting hyper-personalized digital experiences and global events continuing to test market resilience, firms can no longer rely on legacy systems or reputation alone." For more details and to view the full list of 2025 WealthTech100 companies, visit About BridgeFT BridgeFT is a cloud-native, API-first wealth infrastructure software company that enables financial institutions, FinTech innovators, TAMPs, and registered investment advisors to deliver better, data-driven outcomes for their clients. Our WealthTech-as-a-Service platform, WealthTech API, makes wealth management technology better by accelerating, simplifying and reducing the cost of app development and maintenance, so our clients can focus on delivering next generation wealth management applications and unique digital experiences that amplify their differentiators. Leading financial services firms and technology companies trust BridgeFT to power their digital wealth management ecosystems and automate critical back-office operations - seamlessly aligning multi-custodial data aggregation, advanced analytics and reporting, and application services to deliver truly personalized client experiences. For more information, visit About FinTech Global FinTech Global is the world's leading provider of FinTech information services, B2B media products and industry events. We inform, promote and connect FinTech buyers, sellers, investors and innovators worldwide. We serve a network of over 300,000 FinTech professionals from market-leading organizations - financial institutions, technology innovators, corporate investors, venture firms and expert advisory firms. We enable them to get the information they need to make better business decisions and to connect and engage with the people and organisations they want to do business with. Contact Details For BridgeFTPeter Page, Vocatusppage@ Company Website SOURCE: BridgeFT View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
IRALOGIX Named to 2025 WealthTech100; Recognized as Wealth Management Technology Innovator for Third Successive Year
PITTSBURGH, April 02, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--IRALOGIX, a leading provider of cloud-based, fully paperless IRA recordkeeping and technology solutions for the wealth management industry, has been named to FinTech Global's prestigious 2025 WealthTech100 list. This is the third consecutive year the company has earned this honor. The WealthTech100 recognizes companies tackling some of the biggest challenges in the investment industry, from the push for digital transformation to shifting client expectations and the effects of the intergenerational wealth transfer. The 2025 list was narrowed down from more than 1,200 candidates by a panel of industry experts, who selected 100 firms leading the way in innovation and impact. IRALOGIX was selected for its work modernizing the retirement sector's technology infrastructure, specifically for providing scalable, cloud-based technology that allows financial institutions to deliver IRA solutions without relying on dated systems. "Being named to the WealthTech100 again is a strong validation of the work we're doing to modernize a part of the industry that's been slow to evolve," said Peter J. de Silva, CEO of IRALOGIX. "Most retirement infrastructure still runs on legacy systems that limit flexibility and drive up costs. Our platform replaces those inefficiencies with a scalable, compliant solution that's future-focused, giving our partners the tools to deliver a client experience that reflects the best of modern financial technology." IRALOGIX's technology enables banks, recordkeepers, and advisory firms to offer a wider range of IRA products with greater automation and flexibility. As many firms reevaluate their technology stacks, retirement services are becoming a growing area of focus, especially with new generations inheriting wealth and expecting modern digital experiences. "This year's selection process was more competitive than ever," said FinTech Global director Richard Sachar. "With clients expecting hyper-personalized digital experiences, and global events continuing to test market resilience, firms can no longer rely on legacy systems or reputation alone. The 2025 WealthTech100 will help senior decision-makers in the investment industry identify the solution providers who can transform their businesses and help them stay ahead in this highly dynamic market." The full WealthTech100 list is available at To learn more about IRALOGIX and its innovative platform, visit About IRALOGIX™ IRALOGIX is redefining the $14.5 trillion IRA marketplace through its industry-leading technology-enabled, fully paperless, white-label IRA record-keeping and technology solutions. The company's proprietary technology solutions enable any financial institution to easily customize its IRA offering and compete effectively in all segments of the IRA market, regardless of account size. Through modular technology, institutional clients have the choice to use their internal investment or advisory capabilities or select from key industry-leading providers. IRALOGIX complements your market strategy, streamlines your IRA service options, and helps you expand your business across all segments of the industry, profitably. For more information, please visit View source version on Contacts Scott SunshineBlue Dot Advisorsscott@ (917) 748-3383 Sign in to access your portfolio
