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Diverging paths: Monzo quits, Revolut hunts US charter
Disaster Recovery

Diverging paths: Monzo quits, Revolut hunts US charter

Monzo's retreat from America will close customer accounts by June, while Revolut is seeking direct access to deposits and loans in the US.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2026
UiPath launches AI tools for bank compliance & lending
Digital Transformation

UiPath launches AI tools for bank compliance & lending

Banks could speed compliance checks and loan approvals as the new software automates alerts and underwriting while keeping audit trails intact.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Revolut seeks US bank charter & appoints new US CEO
Fintech

Revolut seeks US bank charter & appoints new US CEO

Revolut seeks a US national bank charter and names Cetin Duransoy as US chief, sharpening its push into regulated American banking.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
Banks eye responsible AI with global spend set for USD $67bn
Digital Transformation

Banks eye responsible AI with global spend set for USD $67bn

Global banking AI spend is forecast to hit USD $67bn by 2028 as firms focus on responsible adoption to drive strategy, innovation and risk management.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
Exclusive interview: SEEK's new video platform set to revolutionise recruitment
Seek

Exclusive interview: SEEK's new video platform set to revolutionise recruitment

Seek is collaborating with Spark Hire to revolutionise the way employers find talent, through the use of video screening.

By Julia Gabel • 6 min read • Wed, 1st Nov 2017
Atos seals contract to transform IT infrastructure at National Bank
Digital Transformation

Atos seals contract to transform IT infrastructure at National Bank

The French IT giant will be providing comprehensive infrastructure and data centre services for Germany's National Bank.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Jul 2017
IT workers banking on ANZ phase out plans
National Bank

IT workers banking on ANZ phase out plans

New Zealand's biggest lender will phase out National Bank branding, creating tech contractors as they merge existing branches.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Sep 2012
Android App of the Week - National Bank Mobile Banking
Apple

Android App of the Week - National Bank Mobile Banking

The National Bank Mobile Banking app is a condensed version of the Online Banking service, made especially for Android.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 30th Aug 2012
Android's answer to banking app
Unified Communications

Android's answer to banking app

National Bank unveils an Android banking app, bringing anytime, anywhere banking services to Android users, following iPhone app success.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Aug 2012

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SoFi launches bank-issued stablecoin in banking app
Crypto

SoFi launches bank-issued stablecoin in banking app

Millions of customers can now use a bank-backed digital token in a mainstream finance app, marking a rare move into consumer stablecoins.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Sat, 30th May 2026
Mercury raises USD $200 million in Series D led by TCV
Digital Transformation

Mercury raises USD $200 million in Series D led by TCV

Strong application growth and a push beyond startups helped Mercury secure new funding as it moves towards becoming a nationally regulated bank.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2026
Huntington picks SEI for private bank platform shift
Software-as-a-Service

Huntington picks SEI for private bank platform shift

The bank's private wealth arm will shift to a single system to cut complexity and improve service for advisers and clients.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026
Upstart seeks US bank charter to launch AI-driven bank
Digital Transformation

Upstart seeks US bank charter to launch AI-driven bank

Upstart will seek a US national bank charter to launch an AI-driven bank, enabling it to take deposits and lend directly nationwide.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
Canadian women report greater anxiety over AI at work
Digital Transformation

Canadian women report greater anxiety over AI at work

Canadian women report higher anxiety and lower confidence using AI at work than men, as workplace expectations outpace support and training.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
Mercury's bid to become a US bank after rapid growth
Disaster Recovery

Mercury's bid to become a US bank after rapid growth

Fast-growing fintech Mercury seeks a US national bank charter to hold deposits and lend directly after scaling to 200,000 business customers.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Sat, 7th Mar 2026
SAAS NORTH to spotlight AI-driven SaaS future at Ottawa summit
Artificial Intelligence

SAAS NORTH to spotlight AI-driven SaaS future at Ottawa summit

SAAS NORTH returns to Ottawa this November, focusing on the future of AI-driven SaaS, with over 2,000 attendees from 800 companies expected.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025