Finastra, NTT DATA expand global cloud lending partnership

By Vriti Gothi

Finastra has expanded its partnership with NTT DATA to advance the capabilities of Finastra’s Lending Cloud Service,  to transform lending operations across the Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific (MAAP) and Latin America (LATAM), enabling faster deployments, greater automation, and a more agile, customer-centric banking experience.

Under the expanded agreement, NTT DATA will lead application lifecycle management for the Lending Cloud Service, delivering enhanced scalability, standardisation, and operational efficiency for financial institutions. This move supports Finastra’s vision to accelerate onboarding, optimise platform performance, and meet the evolving needs of banks operating in diverse and rapidly changing markets.

Andrew Bateman, EVP for Lending at Finastra, said, “This is a natural evolution of our relationship with NTT DATA, a partner that deeply understands our technology landscape and shares our vision for delivering world-class, cloud-based lending services. By partnering with a company familiar with our architecture and operating models, we can accelerate client onboarding and provide a resilient, high-performing service.”

David Gold, Vice President for Cloud Services and IT Modernisation at NTT DATA, said, “We are proud to extend our partnership with Finastra as part of a broader strategic vision. Our experience in large-scale financial environments positions us well to help Finastra deliver highly automated, reliable cloud services to banks across these regions. This partnership brings together innovation and operational excellence to transform the banking experience.”

The integrated solution is designed with robust tools for measuring, reporting, and meeting service-level commitments, ensuring consistent and transparent performance for clients. A joint go-to-market strategy is already in place, aimed at scaling adoption and delivering measurable impact across the financial services industry.

The collaboration comes at a pivotal moment for APAC markets, where demand for cloud-native banking platforms is surging. Finastra’s Financial Services State of the Nation survey highlights that 27% of financial institutions globally have deployed or enhanced cloud solutions in the past year, with APAC leaders such as Vietnam (56%), Hong Kong (46%), and Singapore (44%) spearheading transformation efforts. Across these markets, the adoption of API-led architectures and advanced cloud capabilities is increasingly seen as mission-critical for competitiveness and compliance.

By leveraging their combined technological expertise and market insight, Finastra and NTT DATA are set to redefine lending infrastructure across APAC and LATAM – delivering modern, compliant, and scalable solutions that empower banks to serve customers with greater speed, flexibility, and personalisation. This initiative not only reinforces Finastra’s leadership in managed services but also embodies its commitment to driving digital transformation and innovation in global financial services.