Ascendion, a trailblazer in AI-driven software engineering, is proud to announce it has partnered with Axos Bank, the nationwide bank subsidiary of Axos Financial, Inc. (NYSE: AX). The partnership will redefine high-net-worth banking and accounting by delivering improved customer experiences on Axos Bank’s Zenith platform.
Ascendion will leverage its AI-powered engineering systems for Zenith – a multi-entity, all-in-one solution for accounting, cash management, bill pay, payroll, relationship management, and integrated banking – that supports business management companies serving the entertainment industry. The partnership will create a dynamic, turnkey platform that saves Axos client’s time by streamlining bookkeeping and payments functions.
“As a pioneer in digital banking, Axos continuously invests in improving our customer experience,” said David Park, EVP, Head of Axos Commercial Bank. “Our partnership with Ascendion will accelerate our efforts to modernize banking for business managers, family offices, and their clients – blending cutting-edge technology with exceptional service.”
Axos’ Zenith platform is designed to deliver significant benefits to users and their end clients.
- Hyper-personalized customer experiences: AI and predictive analytics will craft seamless, intuitive interactions that redefine how clients engage with their finances.
- Accelerated growth: Zenith’s turnkey technology platform will allow Axos to gain market share by offering a differentiated product.
- Compelling Economic Value: The new platform will streamline processes and reduce the time and costs for business managers to perform their day-to-day tasks.
“We are thrilled to partner with Ascendion to create a platform that will set a new standard for the digital banking experience,” said Marc Kantor, SVP, Head of Commercial Operations & Technology at Axos Bank and COO of Zenith Information Systems. “Ascendion’s expertise and commitment to innovation are evident, and we are excited about the business outcomes this partnership will deliver.”
The Axos and Ascendion teams will work together to deliver:
- A modern, standardized architecture tailored to the needs of tomorrow’s clients;
- AI-enhanced features for seamless customer experiences;
- Self-healing algorithms that ensure unparalleled uptime and performance;
- AI- enhanced development and delivery – leveraging Ascendion’s AVA+ platform of AI agents – to increase developer productivity.
“This partnership isn’t about technology alone—it’s about changing lives with agentic AI. Together with Axos Bank, we’re charting a course for a future where banking is faster, smarter, and infinitely more human,” said Karthik Krishnamurthy, CEO at Ascendion. “We’re grateful for the trust placed in us by Axos Bank leaders. This partnership with Axos Bank illustrates Ascendion’s commitment to bring Engineering to the Power of AI to clients, and it aligns with our mission to positively impact lives with technology.”
