
Top 10 US Banks at FinovateFall 2026: Fintech Convergence
All top 10 US banks confirmed for FinovateFall 2026 in the USA. A major convergence for fintech innovation and banking strategy.

Barclays Acquires GoHenry UK: Boosting Youth Banking
Barclays acquires GoHenry UK’s operations, a financial app for kids, to expand its youth banking services and compete with fintech rivals.

Bancassurance 2.0: Boost Bank Revenue with Embedded Insurance
Discover Bancassurance 2.0: How embedded insurance transforms banks into real-time revenue engines, enhancing customer experience and reducing churn.

Fintech Profitability: Data Intelligence is Key for Torus, payabl., Raiffeisen
Experts from Torus, payabl., and Raiffeisen Bank International reveal how data intelligence is crucial for sustainable fintech profitability through real-time decisions and customer segmentation.

Fintech Trends: AI, M&A, Blockchain Funding & Phygital Banking
Explore the latest fintech buzz: UK banks back sovereign AI, Intesa Sanpaolo bids €30B, and ‘phygital banking’ gains traction. Key M&A and funding news.

Lithuania: Europe’s Booming Fintech Hub
Discover why Lithuania is rapidly becoming Europe’s top fintech hub, attracting over 270 companies with agile regulation and strong infrastructure.

KOHO Raises $130M, Nears Bank Status at $1.33B Valuation
Canadian fintech KOHO secures $130M, reaching a $1.33B valuation. Set to become a federally regulated bank, enhancing services for underserved Canadians.

Barclays Acquires GoHenry: Expanding Financial Services for Youth
Barclays is set to acquire UK financial app GoHenry by Q4 2026, aiming to offer a seamless financial journey for young users and strengthen customer relationships.

HABIBMETRO Bank Partners with BPC for Next-Gen Payments in Pakistan
HABIBMETRO Bank selects BPC’s SmartVista platform to enhance issuing and transaction processing, supporting Pakistan’s digital finance goals and Vision 2028.

Current Raises $80M Series E, Reaches $1.5B Valuation
Fintech Current secures $80M Series E funding, valuing the company at $1.5B. Funds to fuel AI-driven innovation and expansion.

Indian Markets Rally 2% on Easing Mideast Tensions; Banks Lead
Indian markets Nifty & Sensex jump 2% as U.S.-Iran tensions ease. Banking and financial stocks lead the broad-based rally, boosted by positive geopolitical sentiment and strong bank credit growth.

BlockShoals Updates PH Crypto Sandbox VASP Partnership
BlockShoals updates BSP & SEC on its VASP partnership, a crucial step for its SEC-approved crypto sandbox testing in the Philippines. Compliance focus.

Denmark & Singapore Lead 2026 Global Payments Interoperability
Denmark and Singapore top the 2026 Global Payments Interoperability Index by Thunes, showcasing advancements in cross-border payment efficiency and innovation.

SBI Holdings Acquires Cambodia Bank, Boosts Fintech
SBI Holdings fully acquires SBI Ly Hour Bank, rebranding it to SBI Bank (Cambodia) PLC. This strategic move underscores a strong commitment to Cambodia’s burgeoning fintech sector.

FinTech Funding Dips 8%; AI Threatens Banking Infrastructure
Global FinTech investments fell 8% in Q1 2026. AI agents are set to overwhelm banking infrastructure, signaling a major shift towards capital efficiency.

Malaysia Financial Sector Integrates Nature Risk: BNM & World Bank Report
BNM and World Bank launch ‘A LEAP for Nature’ report, providing Malaysia’s financial sector a framework to integrate nature-related risks and opportunities into operations.

Malaysia’s Finance Sector Embraces Cloud for Digital Future
Malaysia’s financial sector rapidly adopts cloud infrastructure to meet digital demands, enhancing resilience, compliance, and innovation. Discover the impact.

China’s Finance Sector Invests Billions in Humanoid Robotics
China’s banking and insurance sectors are injecting billions into humanoid robotics, fueling innovation and accelerating breakthroughs in the high-tech industry.

Mastercard Boosts Latin America Presence with Mi Clip Digital Wallet Launch in Mexico
Mastercard is expanding its digital payments footprint in Latin America by partnering in the launch of Mi Clip, a new digital wallet ecosystem in Mexico, aiming to boost financial inclusion and increase transaction volumes.

Pagaya Sues Klarna: Trade Secret Misappropriation Alleged
AI underwriting firm Pagaya Technologies sues former partner Klarna for alleged trade secret misappropriation in point-of-sale loan underwriting. Klarna denies claims.

UK Tech Growth: US Dynamics & ClearBank CEO’s Vision
ClearBank UK CEO Emma Hagan sees a major opportunity for UK tech growth, drawing parallels to the 2008 FinTech boom, driven by evolving UK-US relations and a push for tech sovereignty.

Japan Banks Launch Stablecoin by 2027
Japan’s top banks MUFG, SMBC, and Mizuho will launch a stablecoin by March 2027, backed by the FSA, aiming for live transactions in FY2026.

India’s Digital Lending Market: $500B by 2030
India’s digital lending market is set to reach $500 billion by 2030, fueled by tech innovation for faster, inclusive credit access for millions.

Embedded Finance: Non-Banks Become Financial Powerhouses
Discover how embedded finance empowers non-banks to offer integrated payments, lending, and banking, boosting revenue and customer loyalty. Explore the future of financial services.

Temenos: Progressive Modernization for Core Banking
Temenos’ Barb Morgan champions progressive modernization for core banking upgrades, focusing on trust, personalization, and agile, incremental improvements.

Ramp Raises $750M Series F Amid Fintech Funding Surge
Fintech leader Ramp secures $750M Series F at $44B valuation. Funding surges, driven by AI & Bitcoin, signaling robust market growth.

AI Saves Banks Millions in Sanctions Screening Costs
Discover how AI-driven KYC and sanctions screening can save Tier 1 banks up to $177.9M annually by reducing false positives and enhancing regulatory confidence.

Aether Mauritius: Home First Finance Shares Unencumbered
Aether (Mauritius) Limited confirms its Home First Finance shares are unencumbered, bolstering the company’s refinance application with the National Housing Bank.

Banks: Integrate Digital Assets in Wealth Management Now
Banks must urgently integrate digital assets like crypto and tokenized assets into wealth management to avoid disintermediation, a new report highlights. Focus on governance and offerings.

ABN AMRO & Techstars Fintech Accelerator Fuels Innovation
ABN AMRO & Techstars’ Future of Finance Accelerator achieves 40% startup pilot engagement, highlighting a successful year-long innovation strategy.