Banking stories - Page 2

BioCatch launches Connect 2.0, a platform using behavioural and device data to fight rising digital banking fraud and AI-driven financial crimes globally.

Ebury launches a mobile app enabling SMEs to manage international payments and FX on the go, offering real-time rates for over 130 currencies.

Aspire launches AspireOS, a modular AI-powered platform helping banks modernise SME business banking without replacing core systems.

Entersekt launches Orkestrate API, helping banks cut fraud risk worth USD $40 billion by simplifying digital authentication with a single integration.

Bango partners with DeepL to offer AI translation tools via its Digital Vending Machine, enabling resellers to bundle services for a global customer base.

In 2026, traditional banks will face fierce competition from neobanks, rising fraud risks, and new ISO 20022 rules, forcing urgent modernisation or loss of customers.

Ecommpay has won Best Alternative Payment Provider at the Payments Awards, praised for offering 100+ payment methods across Europe and Asia.

British firm TMT ID secures GBP £30m from BGF to expand real-time age verification and fraud prevention globally, focusing on the US market.

InDebted appoints Michael Chatfield as Managing Director to spearhead Australian expansion amid evolving collections market and rising digital demand.

SAS has been named a leader in real-time interaction software for its Customer Intelligence 360, excelling in AI and data-driven customer engagement.

Rackspace Technology launches AI Launch Pad, a private-cloud service to help businesses overcome AI adoption challenges and boost returns across sectors.

OpenText has launched the AI Data Platform to securely unify and manage enterprise data, enhancing AI accuracy and integration across industries.

AI-powered payment systems now approve credit and detect fraud in milliseconds, revolutionising the speed and security of financial transactions.

Companies House’s 12-month rollout of director ID checks risks burdening banks with costly double-checks amid potential gaps in company verification.

Rackspace Technology appoints Lata Varghese and Phani Kishore Burre as Senior VPs to boost AI, cloud services and business transformation efforts.

Financial institutions face rising AI-driven cyberattacks and must adopt intelligence-led defence, active vendor management, and balance security with customer experience.

Banks and credit unions are shifting from transaction rewards to building trust and personalised relationships, using AI to anticipate customer needs and enhance loyalty.

Australia's homes face a $50bn value boost from better energy ratings, with banks needing to adapt as energy efficiency becomes vital in property valuations.

Banks are moving beyond AI pilots to integrate intelligent systems across operations, boosting efficiency and personalising customer engagement sector-wide.

Capco joins OpenAI's Beta Services Partner Programme, gaining early access to AI tech to enhance financial and energy sector services globally.