Financial inclusion and the unbanked
Everything filed under access in our banking coverage, the 29 reports filed on it so far.
PlannerPal raises $6m to expand AI platform into mortgages
PlannerPal has secured $6 million in funding led by Ada Ventures to grow its AI workflow platform, which is used by over 250 UK financial advice...
Isabel Schnabel resigns from ECB for IMF Financial Counsellor role
ECB Executive Board member Isabel Schnabel will leave the central bank on 3 January 2027 to become the IMF's Financial Counsellor.
PNC, Regions, Citizens Executives Say M&A Could Distract From Priorities
Executives from PNC, Regions, and Citizens Financial Group said at a Barclays investor conference that they are avoiding major bank acquisitions.
Nasdaq Verafin and Stablecore partner to fight cross-channel financial crime
Nasdaq Verafin and Stablecore have partnered to integrate digital asset transaction data into traditional anti-financial crime platforms.
ITSS and Feedzai partner on AI fraud prevention
IT Smart Systems partners with Feedzai to integrate AI-driven financial crime prevention into digital banking platforms.
WealthAi Launches AI Platform for Financial Advisors
WealthAi has launched WealthAi for Advisors, an AI operating system designed to integrate multiple functions into a single platform for financial...
Finzly launches AI security layer for banking infrastructure
Finzly launched Assure, an AI security layer for its BankOS platform, in response to an 89% annual rise in AI-enabled attacks on financial firms.
BNY, Citi, J.P. Morgan: USD Banking Partners for 2026
A source report outlines five established USD correspondent banking partners for financial institutions.
Broadridge expands tokenized repo platform
Broadridge Financial Solutions has added G7 securities to its Distributed Ledger Repo platform.
Félix raises $200m for expansion
Félix, a chat-based financial platform for Latino immigrants, has raised $87 million in equity and $113 million in debt to develop new lending and...
Shinhan Financial partners with Visa for stablecoin and AI payments
South Korea's Shinhan Financial Group partners with Visa to use its stablecoin platform and explore AI-based payment models.
Bailey warns AI poses cyber risk to finance
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey warns G20 that frontier AI models pose cyber risks to global financial stability and need better release...
Inheritance disputes highlight risks of unequal support for adult children
Financial experts warn that unequal financial support from parents to adult children can spark lasting resentment and legal disputes.
Australian regulators urge action on AI risks
ASIC and APRA warn financial firms must move from awareness to action on frontier AI risks, following roundtables with over 600 attendees.
Project Nemo Advances Inclusion for Vulnerable Adults
The banking industry is exploring ways to support vulnerable adults, including those with capacity issues and physical disabilities.
US Treasury Launches Quantum-Readiness Task Force
The US Treasury has created a task force to prepare the financial sector for quantum computing threats, aiming to protect economic stability and...
Google Cloud unveils Gemini Enterprise for finance
Google Cloud launches a new AI platform, Gemini Enterprise for Financial Services, with Deutsche Bank as an early adopter. The preview-only tool...
FE fundinfo Adds Irish Tax Modelling to Nexus Platform
FE fundinfo has added Irish tax modelling to its Nexus platform for financial advisers in the Republic of Ireland.
BOCHK and Ant International Partner for Cross-Border Payments
Bank of China (Hong Kong) and Ant International have formed a strategic partnership to enhance cross-border payments and financial services.
Countdown to Sibos: Navigating Value in an AI-Driven Economy
The upcoming Sibos conference will explore the impact of AI on treasury, payments, and financial decision-making. Experts will discuss the...
Standard Chartered Issues Digitally Native Notes on Euroclear D-FMI
Standard Chartered has become the first Global Systemically Important Bank to issue digitally native notes on Euroclear's Digital Financial Market...
Noggin HQ Secures Credit Referencing Authorisation and Raises £2.3m in Funding
British fintech startup Noggin HQ has secured credit referencing authorisation from the Financial Conduct Authority and raised £2.3 million in an...
Synchrony Integrates ChatGPT Plugin for Enhanced Consumer Experience
Synchrony, a consumer financial services firm, has launched a ChatGPT plugin that allows users to discover savings and offers from its marketplace.
Western Union Secures New York Approval for Intermax Acquisition, Faces California Hurdles
Western Union has reached an agreement with the New York Department of Financial Services to secure approval for its acquisition of Intermax, but...