When a company outgrows its own name, it’s time for a rebrand. That’s the position Avalo found itself in as its technology infrastructure, flagship payments solution, and fintech banking program expanded beyond a single product line. On October 28, 2026, the New Orleans-based company announced it is unifying its entire portfolio under one corporate identity.
Ionfi by Avalo remains the flagship solution as Avalo brings shared technology and operating expertise to broader institutional banking needs.
Avalo gives us room to grow while Ionfi stays focused on what it does best.”— Stephen Coburn, CEO and co-founder, Avalo
The announcement, made via EINPresswire.com, brings together Avalo’s technology infrastructure, its flagship solution Avalo and the Ionfi by Avalo and the Avalo Fintech Program under a single banner.
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Avalo’s reach is substantial: it serves more than 60 financial institutions across over 20 countries and has processed more than $12 billion in cumulative payments. The company has spent more than eight years building technology and operations for institutional banking, giving it a deep foundation to build upon.
“This is a brand alignment, not a business change,” said Stephen Coburn, Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of Avalo. “Avalo gives us room to grow while Ionfi stays focused on what it does best. Our work now reaches beyond a single solution, and we need a company identity that represents the whole business—our technology infrastructure, partner programs and broader portfolio. Everything we build next starts with the foundation we have already established. We’re proud of what we’ve built together and excited about what comes next.”
Through Ionfi by Avalo, institutions gain access to payments, treasury and FX capabilities, with accounts held in their own name through relationships with FDIC-insured U.S. partner banks. The solution pairs payment technology with experienced operational support for institutions managing USD and cross-border payments—a critical combination for organizations operating globally.
The Avalo Platform connects payments, treasury and compliance workflows alongside institutions’ existing systems, operating under their own policies and approvals. By linking payments with relevant customer information and supporting documentation, it helps institutions understand who is sending and receiving funds, why a payment is being made and how it is handled. This context supports payment reviews, traceability and control—essential for regulatory compliance and risk management.
The Avalo Fintech Program extends these capabilities to banks through a bank-governed, Avalo-operated model. Avalo provides technology, payment operations, compliance workflows and business development to help banks pursue new deposits and fee income through fintech relationships. Banks retain authority over their policies and risk appetite and can build a fintech business without having to run the entire operation internally—a model that lowers barriers to entry for traditional institutions.
“Ionfi earned our clients’ trust by working alongside them through the everyday demands of payments and banking,” said Chris Recondo, President and co-founder of Avalo. “That trust comes from experienced people, dependable service and an understanding of each institution’s business. Ionfi by Avalo carries that forward. Our focus remains on delivering the expertise and support our clients count on every day.”
The company website is live at avaloglobal.com, and ionfi.com remains in place. The brand alignment does not change existing client contracts, integrations, pricing or day-to-day contacts, and no action is required from clients—a reassuring note for institutions relying on these services.
Why it matters
This rebrand signals Avalo’s strategic shift from a single product company to a broader technology and operations partner for institutional banking. For financial institutions, the unified identity means access to a more comprehensive suite of services under one roof, potentially simplifying vendor relationships and expanding what they can offer their own customers.
Francine Lecompte Gittins
Avalo
+1 914-648-8943
francine@avaloglobal.com
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