UK fintech ieDigital acquires CUSO Connect FSS to tap US market

London-based fintech ieDigital is acquiring Connect FSS to expand its international market presence in digital banking software.

Facts

  • Connect FSS, founded in 2008 in Sandy, Utah, is a credit union service organization (CUSO) and digital banking technology provider for US credit unions.
  • ieDigital’s acquisition aims to accelerate growth and provide enhanced digital software solutions to financial services firms and credit unions.
  • ieDigital Group will be formed through the merger, with Jerry Young becoming group CEO and Grant Parry as executive vice president of strategy.
  • Both companies will maintain separate branding in their respective markets, with Connect FSS continuing as a CUSO.
  • The acquisition enables ieDigital to reach a broader customer base across different geographies and strengthen its technology through insights from the US.
Laura M
Laura M
Laura is a financial reporter, editor, and researcher with a particular interest in fintech innovation, capital markets, and the evolving global banking landscape.

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