It is with great pleasure that we get to share some exciting news today. Accenture has entered into a strategic alliance and agreed to acquire select professional services assets from Zafin! This is a move that showcases Accenture’s strength in implementation and Zafin’s expertise in developing market-leading software for financial services. It’s truly a partnership with benefits all around.

Don’t take it from us — here’s what our founder and group CEO, Al Karim Somji had to say:

“These agreements with Accenture will enable us to sharpen our focus squarely on product innovation and technology. We are particularly proud of the work we’ve done with our clients globally and expect our expanded relationship with Accenture to enable us to accelerate our momentum in the market. This deal simplifies our operating model and provides Zafin with rapid scalability.”

With a continued focus on developing our Zafin Banking Suite software — we gain scalability and a entirely new paths to innovation.

“Many financial institutions are hindered in enhancing their customer experience by the limitations of legacy IT systems,” said Alan McIntyre, a senior managing director at Accenture and head of its global Banking practice. “Zafin’s software enables financial institutions to improve their pricing, personalization and product configuration without having to replace their legacy systems. We look forward to working with Zafin to deliver these capabilities to our financial services clients globally.”

For the full official update please check out the press release here.

About Zafin

Zafin (@zafin) is a leading financial technology provider that enables banks to form richer, more personalized client relationships. Built from the ground up for financial services, its platform empowers banks to enhance revenue and operational efficiency. Founded in 2002, Zafin sits among North America’s top FinTech companies, and is trusted by retail and corporate units at some of the largest banks worldwide. Headquartered in Toronto with global offices, Zafin has a proven track record with a 100 percent client retention rate as validation.

Don Halliwell

Don is the Senior Director, Growth Marketing & Communications at Zafin. As former editor in chief and contributor to numerous publications, Don is passionate about sharing stories. At Zafin he will drive a clear and compelling narrative focused on digital banking and innovation in FinTech. Follow him on Twitter @donnyhalliwell