South Korea’s digital-only AI-driven lender KakaoBank reported its highest annual profit to date, with overseas investments now accounting for roughly one-fifth of earnings and turning its regional expansion into a measurable financial contributor.
In a move to modernize how insurers connect, analyze, and manage payments, One Inc has rolled out AI-powered tools built to reduce onboarding time and streamline digital payment operations.
A recent McKinsey survey shows that more than half of organizations globally are now using open source AI technologies in their operations.
Elon Musk’s SpaceX has acquired xAI in a major strategic integration that merges advanced artificial intelligence capabilities with one of the world’s leading private space companies. Analysts say the move could redefine how AI and space technology intersect, potentially creating a platform for next-generation computing and satellite services.
AI and payments had been going their separate ways for a while, until their convergence made the concepts of agentic commerce and automated transactions tangible. Why do we expect to hear the words AI and payments increasingly used in the same context in 2026 and how do these two fintech sectors mutually enhance each other? […]
E-commerce merchants using BigCommerce platform can now unlock globally optimized checkout, local payment options, AI-powered fraud protection and agentic commerce tools through an expanded Stripe integration.
South Asia’s definitive thought leadership dialogue, The Times Group’s ET NOW Global Business Summit 2026 co-powered by Spark Capital and Bennett University, is back.
OpenAI is preparing for a potential initial public offering (IPO) in the fourth quarter of 2026, as it seeks to become one of the first major generative‑AI companies to tap public markets.
Microsoft has released its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2026, highlighting continued revenue growth, robust profitability and expanding demand for cloud and AI‑related services.
Meta has reported stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter and full-year financial results, surpassing Wall Street estimates on both revenue and earnings while significantly accelerating investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure.
On March 3, 2026, Baltic Payment Forum will bring together 300+ C-level executives and payment leaders from 30+ countries — including regulators, central banks, banks, and fintech founders — for a senior-level conversation on the future of payments in Europe.
Standard Chartered’s new AI-powered platform acts as a central hub of banking insights, products, and market capabilities, helping staff answer customer questions and find tailored solutions quicker and more precisely.
Oslo-based startup Altek AI secures €423,000 (about $500,000) to scale its AI-powered platform that automates guest communication and supports hotel operations.
London-based LegalTech company Orbital has raised €50 million in Series B funding to expand its AI platform and embed it more deeply across the real estate legal workflow.
The new AI features are integrated directly into NEXA’s lending platform and include tools for drafting personalized messages, managing communication with borrowers, and automating routine tasks.
GoCanopy, a Paris-based AI platform for institutional real estate investors, has raised €2.1 million in seed funding, ending its bootstrapping phase as it looks to scale its AI-driven operating system and expand internationally.
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