Kotapay Taps APS for Kavinu Dispute Management & Identity Verification
Slice of Finance Team
07/18/2025
Key highlights
- APS named preferred provider for Kavinu dispute management and ID verification
- Strategic equity investment by First International Bank & Trust in APS
- Integration of APS’s AI-driven platform for real-time risk management
- FIBT executives join APS Board of Directors
- Partnership strengthens regulatory and compliance capabilities
Source: Businesswire
Notable Quotes
“ We built Kavinu as a next-generation banking as a service platform, providing financial innovators with not only a direct connection to an experienced banking partner but also best-in-class providers like APS. ”
Trent Sorbe, Chief Payments Officer at FIBT
“ Navigating the complex regulatory landscape must remain a critical priority for banks and fintechs. We’re proud to be a part of Kotapay’s vision to reinvent the traditional banking as a service model, driving responsible fintech innovation. ”
Dave Campbell, CEO at APS
Why This Matters
This partnership between Kotapay and APS—backed by a strategic investment from First International Bank & Trust—underscores the critical role of regulatory technology and AI-driven risk management in today’s fintech ecosystem. By integrating APS’s robust dispute management and identity verification tools into the Kavinu platform, Kotapay is strengthening its commitment to security, compliance, and innovation for its clients. This collaboration sets a new standard for responsible, efficient, and scalable banking-as-a-service solutions, signaling ongoing evolution and investment in the future of financial technology.
