Banking stories
Timely approvals are under pressure as the sector backs the NSW government’s data centre policy, saying delays could shift investment offshore.
Enterprises deploying agentic AI are getting a new tool to spot data leaks, policy breaches and runaway costs before they spread.
Rising deepfake and synthetic-identity attacks are prompting banks and regulators to back new guidance on hardening fraud defences.
The appointment is aimed at expanding Smart Communications' partner network to speed growth in regulated-industry markets and widen customer reach.
Rising demand for faster, cheaper international transfers has sharpened competition among payment providers serving merchants and marketplaces.
Payment firms face heavier scheme scrutiny as the new tool targets merchants using cloaking, redirects and other tactics to evade checks.
Credit unions could cut call-centre traffic as Eltropy’s AI now verifies members and handles routine account tasks in one conversation.
With IT teams stretched thin, the platform automates Linux security and maintenance across cloud and on-premises systems while preserving oversight.
Banks could halve archive storage costs as Shield adds cheaper tiers and migration tools to help preserve records for audits and regulators.
AI growth is straining enterprise cloud budgets, with 88% of firms saying underinvestment now puts modernisation and migration plans at risk.
North American banks can now let cardholders manage recurring charges in-app, as rising subscription use fuels demand for clearer controls.
Consumers will soon get faster access to deposited funds, while banks face new fraud rules and stablecoins enter a regulated Canadian framework.
The London fintech is adding operational and capital markets expertise as it pushes to win larger bank clients after a GBP £30 million fundraise.
Customers can now use one app for wages, bills and travel spending as Wise targets everyday banking in a market still dominated by high street lenders.
Dynamic profiling could give lenders around 40 days' warning of financial strain, as unemployment rises and FCA scrutiny on vulnerable customers grows.
SMEs could gain lower fees and fewer failed payments as the firms bring open banking into regular business billing for the first time.
Automating new-account checks could cut onboarding delays for Rhinebeck Bank customers as it expands digital opening across branches and online.
New reporting deadlines are pushing critical UK firms to secure trusted communications when cyber attacks knock out internal systems.
Women running financial services firms will gather in Cambridge as Bain and Cambridge Judge seek to tackle AI, risk and falling returns.
The Cambridge firm’s data tools are gaining traction with banks and fund managers as it expands into private markets after a Series A round.