banking

The Hidden Cost of Keeping All Your Money in the Bank
Articles

The Hidden Cost of Keeping All Your Money in the Bank

Keeping savings in a traditional bank account feels safe, and in many respects it is. Deposits are insured, balances don’t fluctuate with the stock market, and the money is always accessible. But that sense of safety often obscures a quieter cost, one that doesn’t show up on a monthly statement but compounds year after year: […]

Sygnum’s Thomas Frei Says AI Agents Should Inform, Not Act, on Material Transactions
Fintech & Ecommerce

Sygnum’s Thomas Frei Says AI Agents Should Inform, Not Act, on Material Transactions

“The agent should make people faster and better informed, not become the party that acts,” believes Thomas Frei, Head of AI and Data Analytics at Sygnum. In which context does it apply: reveals PaySpace Magazine interview.

Huawei Prompts Banks to Own Their AI With Fintelligent Launch
Fintech & Ecommerce

Huawei Prompts Banks to Own Their AI With Fintelligent Launch

Huawei has launched a new AI platform for banks to own their artificial intelligence (AI) stack. 

Connected Banking Summit – Middle East 2026
Events

Connected Banking Summit – Middle East 2026

The 32nd Edition Connected Banking Summit – Innovation & Excellence Awards 2026, organised by the International Center for Strategic Alliances (ICSA), will take place on 13 November 2026 in Muscat, Oman.

30th Edition Connected Banking Summit – Innovation & Excellence Awards 2026
Events

30th Edition Connected Banking Summit – Innovation & Excellence Awards 2026

30th Edition Connected Banking Summit – Innovation & Excellence Awards 2026 will take place on 30 September 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, bringing together senior banking executives, regulators, policymakers, fintech innovators and technology leaders to discuss the future of financial services in the Kingdom.

Financial Crime 360 2026 to Bring Financial Crime Leaders Together in London
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Financial Crime 360 2026 to Bring Financial Crime Leaders Together in London

Fraudsters are getting smarter. Deepfakes are fooling identity checks. AI is supercharging social engineering at a scale never seen before. In the payments industry, the question is no longer if your organisation will be targeted. It’s when, and whether you’ll be ready.

Financial Crime 360
Events

Financial Crime 360

Financial Crime 360 | 2 November 2026 | Old Billingsgate, London financial-crime360.com

FCA Crypto Authorisation Gateway Approaches as Crypto Identity Fraud Attempts Reach 22.5%
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FCA Crypto Authorisation Gateway Approaches as Crypto Identity Fraud Attempts Reach 22.5%

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is set to open its new cryptoasset authorisation gateway on 30 September 2026. It will require crypto firms seeking permission under the upcoming regulatory regime to demonstrate how their systems and controls manage risks including financial crime and identity fraud.

Bottomline Partners With Chainlink to Bring Its Bank Network On-Chain
Blockchain & Crypto

Bottomline Partners With Chainlink to Bring Its Bank Network On-Chain

A company that moves more than $16 trillion a year through the world’s banking pipes has plugged itself into blockchain rails. The Bottomline Chainlink partnership, announced this week, is more than another crypto integration for the correspondent-banking world.

Revolut Wins Conditional US Bank Charter
Fintech & Ecommerce

Revolut Wins Conditional US Bank Charter

Revolut moves a step closer to becoming a bank in America. The London-based fintech’s pursuit of a Revolut US bank charter has passed a major regulatory milestone. 

How a Credit Union Savings Account Helps You Save Smarter
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How a Credit Union Savings Account Helps You Save Smarter

Saving works best when money has a clear job and a fair place to grow. Many households want steady progress without confusing rules, high-balance demands, or fees that eat small gains. A credit union can offer a practical path because its structure centers on members. That focus may support better habits, clearer choices, and stronger […]

Immigrants Who Send Money Home on WhatsApp Felix App Could Soon Use It as Their Bank
Society & Lifestyle

Immigrants Who Send Money Home on WhatsApp Felix App Could Soon Use It as Their Bank

For millions of Latino immigrants in the US, sending money home to family already happens inside WhatsApp, which they open every single day anyway. One Miami startup just bet $200 million that the same familiar chat window can become a lot more than a way to wire cash abroad.

Company That Runs Back Office for American Banks Just Got Hacked
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Company That Runs Back Office for American Banks Just Got Hacked

Most people have never heard of the company that keeps their local bank or credit union running behind the scenes, and that’s exactly why this week’s cybersecurity incident with Jack Henry attack might have missed attention it deserves.

Over 20 Big Banks Unite for Stablecoin Project
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Over 20 Big Banks Unite for Stablecoin Project

Banks have spent years watching crypto firms own the stablecoin market. Now 21 of the world’s biggest banking institutions are trying to take it back.

Allica Bank Moves Beyond UK, Applies For Swedish Banking Licence 
Fintech & Ecommerce

Allica Bank Moves Beyond UK, Applies For Swedish Banking Licence 

A UK digital bank best known for lending to small and mid-sized companies has just taken its first step onto the European continent. The Allica Bank Swedish banking licence application marks a new chapter for the six-year-old British lender, though what happens next depends entirely on a regulator most people outside Scandinavia have never heard […]

FV Bank Launches Global Managed Accounts for Payment & Fintech Platforms
Fintech & Ecommerce

FV Bank Launches Global Managed Accounts for Payment & Fintech Platforms

Embedded banking is expanding as fintechs and payment platforms seek to provide accounts and payment services without building their own banking infrastructure.