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United Fintech names three new partners in leadership shift
Software-as-a-Service

United Fintech names three new partners in leadership shift

The governance shift gives the fintech a clearer ownership structure as it seeks deeper ties with major banks and asset managers.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday

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Solidatus adds AI governance tools to lineage platform
Software-as-a-Service

Solidatus adds AI governance tools to lineage platform

The update lets regulated firms connect AI agents to approved lineage data while keeping model choice, human review and audit trails in house.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Today
Eflow grows North American client base 75% on AI push
Software-as-a-Service

Eflow grows North American client base 75% on AI push

Stricter scrutiny of trading activity is driving demand for surveillance tools, helping Eflow add 20 client relationships in North America this year.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Yesterday
Defacto goes live on Mambu Payments with SEPA links
Fintech

Defacto goes live on Mambu Payments with SEPA links

It lets the lender automate disbursements and repayments while avoiding costly direct bank integrations for its SEPA-based receivables finance product.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday
Bir launches AI payment assistant in Azerbaijan's m10
Digital Transformation

Bir launches AI payment assistant in Azerbaijan's m10

The chat-based tool aims to cut the steps between opening m10 and paying bills, as digital payments gain ground in Azerbaijan.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 2 days ago
MoonPay launches Enterprise stablecoin platform for firms
Crypto

MoonPay launches Enterprise stablecoin platform for firms

The platform aims to cut costs and complexity for banks, fintechs and merchants moving funds across borders in fiat and stablecoins.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • 3 days ago
Ecommerce fraud pressure rises 33% as AI fuels attacks
Digital Transformation

Ecommerce fraud pressure rises 33% as AI fuels attacks

Account takeover and card-testing attacks surged as AI lowered the cost and speed of scams, raising pressure on online retailers.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Financial services leads in AI identity readiness scorecard
Digital Transformation

Financial services leads in AI identity readiness scorecard

Banks and other financial firms are under more pressure from AI-assisted identity fraud, but they outscore peers on detection and audit evidence.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

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Mercury launches Spend with employee & agent cards
Fintech

Mercury launches Spend with employee & agent cards

Smaller finance teams can now enforce budgets and receipts in one place as Mercury adds employee and AI agent cards for business customers.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Today
APL FCU adds Spiral round-up saving & giving tools
Fintech

APL FCU adds Spiral round-up saving & giving tools

Members will be able to round up card purchases into savings or donations as APL FCU adds new tools to its digital banking service.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Today
Kyndryl to help Suryoday deploy agentic AI in bank
Digital Transformation

Kyndryl to help Suryoday deploy agentic AI in bank

The lender expects faster onboarding, tighter fraud checks and quicker customer responses as AI spreads across its regulated banking operations.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
Revolut adds foodpanda & ChatGPT Go perks in Singapore
Virtual Private Networks

Revolut adds foodpanda & ChatGPT Go perks in Singapore

Eligible Singapore users will get dining and AI perks as Revolut tries to make paid plans more compelling against rivals.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Yesterday
Where have all the ATMs gone?
Westpac

Where have all the ATMs gone?

Fewer free cash points are leaving many New Zealanders facing fees, longer trips and concerns about access as ATMs disappear.

By RNZ • 3 min read • Yesterday
Varo Bank rolls out fee-free cash deposits at Kroger
Fintech

Varo Bank rolls out fee-free cash deposits at Kroger

Cash-heavy customers can now top up Varo accounts at more than 2,000 Kroger stores without paying the USD $4.95 retail service fee.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • 3 days ago
nCino launches Mortgage MCP for lenders' AI agents
Software-as-a-Service

nCino launches Mortgage MCP for lenders' AI agents

Mortgage lenders could cut routine admin time as nCino's new tool lets AI agents act within existing permissions and audit logs.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Customer verification in Australia: A complete guide
Data Protection

Customer verification in Australia: A complete guide

Rising cybercrime is forcing Australian businesses to tighten checks or risk fraud losses, compliance breaches and slower onboarding.

By Edmund Ng • 7 min read • 3 days ago
Nayax applies for Connecticut bank as US push grows
Fintech

Nayax applies for Connecticut bank as US push grows

The move would let Nayax offer more financial services to US business customers as North America remains its largest market.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week