Artificial Intelligence is no longer a future prospect but a present reality reshaping the financial landscape. Expect to see continued AI integration into customer service and operations, alongside the acceleration of global fintech expansion as companies like Bunq and Exodus pursue new markets and payment strategies.
Regulators are pulling back the curtain on the secretive world of credit rating agencies. Insights into their surveillance, methodologies, and internal controls are now front and center.
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority has dropped a bombshell review of credit rating agencies, dissecting their surveillance, methodologies, and internal controls. The findings suggest a critical re-evaluation of how these gatekeepers of financial trust operate is long overdue.
Nubank isn't just growing; it's fundamentally redesigning banking with AI. The fintech giant just added another 4 million customers, pushing past 135 million total, and raked in over $5 billion in revenue for the first time.
The digital infrastructure of banking is increasingly reliant on AI, but this reliance opens new attack vectors. A well-executed AI hack could destabilize a financial institution faster than any traditional solvency crisis.
European neobank Bunq is making a serious play for the Mexican market, filing for a banking license that could unlock full-service offerings for a growing expat population. This move signals a clear acceleration of their global ambitions, stretching far beyond their European stronghold.
NatWest Group is doubling down on AI's future, announcing eight startups chosen for its 2026 Fintech Program. The initiative aims to foster innovation in customer experience, risk management, and compliance.
Ever feel like your bank account is a black box, and all those generic budgeting tips are useless? OpenAI just strapped a chatbot to it.
Reports of HSBC halting a massive private credit investment have been swiftly countered by the bank, but lingering questions remain after a significant loss.
Fiserv is betting big on an agentic AI operating system, agentOS, designed specifically for the labyrinthine world of banking. The kicker? They're bringing OpenAI to the table.
Stitch just snagged $25 million to build the engine banks desperately need for AI. Forget clunky legacy systems; this is about unlocking the future.
Hana Bank is betting big on crypto, injecting $670 million into Upbit's parent company, Dunamu. Is this a savvy diversification or a high-stakes gamble?
Revolut is leveling up its financial offerings, snagging crucial regulatory approval to bolster its trading business. The move signals a serious play in the wealth management arena, hinting at private banking services for high-net-worth individuals.
The battle for your credit card spend has moved from your physical wallet to your phone screen. Issuers are realizing slick apps are the new top-of-wallet battleground. But are they built for this fight?
A new BSc in Financial Technology is set to launch at University Centre Leeds in September 2026. The program aims to bridge the gap between tech and finance for West Yorkshire's growing sector.
Community and regional banks are about to get a serious upgrade in their lending capabilities. Jifiti and Peach Finance are joining forces, promising a fully integrated, end-to-end solution.
Embat just snagged a chunky €30 million. This AI treasury outfit wants to conquer Europe, one spreadsheet-hating CFO at a time.
Ray Dalio, a noted Bitcoin investor, argues the cryptocurrency's inherent transparency, not its volatility, is the primary barrier to central bank adoption. He also highlights its correlation with tech stocks and limited market size as key drawbacks compared to gold.
Broadridge is betting big on AI to shave 30% off operational costs in capital markets. But is this just another tech gloss-over for job displacement?
Commerzbank's announcement of 3000 job cuts isn't just about cost-cutting; it's a stark signal of a seismic shift in European banking priorities. AI investment and a successful defense against an aggressive takeover bid are reshaping the industry's bedrock.