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.
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30th Edition Connected Banking Summit – Innovation & Excellence Awards 2026
30th Edition Connected Banking Summit – Innovation & Excellence Awards 2026 will take place on 25 November 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
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
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Embedded banking is expanding as fintechs and payment platforms seek to provide accounts and payment services without building their own banking infrastructure.
Best Business Bank Accounts for Etsy Sellers
Fees and features reflect each provider’s public disclosures as of publication; confirm current terms directly with the provider before opening an account. Key Takeaways Etsy’s own 2025 annual report puts active sellers at 5.6 million, so the bank behind a shop rarely gets much scrutiny until tax season makes the gap obvious. Novo, Bluevine, Found, […]
AI Governance Is Everyone’s Priority But Almost Nobody Can Explain What It Actually Means
By Justin DiPietro, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer, Glia “Move fast or get left behind” and “slow down until it’s safe” are the dominant narratives on banking AI. Neither is a viable strategy.
Is “Main Bank” Still a Real Thing? ChilliMint Fintech Marketer San Nakra-Shah Says No
“Stop trying to be my main bank. Give me a reason to choose you,” says Santosh “San” Nakra-Shah, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at ChilliMint Europe Limited. In this article, she explains why having a “main bank” today doesn’t mean quite the same thing it used to.
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