DIGITAL BANKING
F inastra occupies a unique position in financial technology. The Londonheadquartered company supports more than 8,000 financial institutions worldwide, including 45 of the top 50 global banks. These organisations rely on Finastra for secure, reliable solutions that power their most critical operations, while enabling them to adapt to new demands. With annual revenue of ~ US $ 1.8bn, it ranks among the most substantial players in the sector.
Finastra’ s comprehensive software portfolio spans lending, payments, treasury and capital markets and universal banking. Its software is built for scale, resilience and real-world impact – supporting US $ 7tn in daily transactions and underpinning US $ 3.8tn in syndicated loans.
But what sets the company apart is not only the breadth of its technology, but the way it works with customers. Finastra’ s approach is rooted in collaboration: pairing deep financial services expertise with modern technology to co-create solutions that unlock value and drive progress. This philosophy is summed up in its approach: Innovating Finance Together.
New leadership for ambitious expansion January 2025 marked a new chapter with the appointment of Chris Walters as Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Simon Paris.
US $ 1.8bn
The company generates ~ US $ 1.8bn annual revenue
Walters brings a proven track record in scaling technology companies and a strong focus on customer-centric innovation. He previously served as CEO of technology workforce development company Pluralsight and wealth management firm Avantax, following senior roles as Partner at McKinsey & Company, COO at The Weather Company and COO of Bloomberg Industry Verticals Group.
The leadership transition comes as Finastra reports what it describes as record financial performance, reflecting strong momentum across its business.“ Supporting the financial institutions at the heart of the global financial system demands more than just technology,” says Walters.
“ It requires deep understanding of our customers’ goals, challenges and ambitions. It calls for solutions that are robust enough for today, yet adaptable enough for tomorrow. And above all, it demands true partnership – working side by side to amplify success.
“ At Finastra, success isn’ t just something we share. It’ s something we multiply together. That’ s why we embrace a mindset of co-creation and innovation through collaboration.”
128 October 2025