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fromFast Company
4 days ago

Citi's Strata Elite Card challenges AmEx Platinum and Chase Sapphire with travel-heavy perks

Citi is launching the Citi Strata Elite Card to compete with Chase's Sapphire Reserve and American Express's Platinum Card.
#fintech
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Lloyds boss warns Reeves against hiking taxes on banks as profits rise 17%

Increasing taxes on banks could damage Labour's economic recovery plan for the City of London.
fromHackernoon
3 months ago

Revolutionizing Agent Data Management: The Know Your Agent Initiative by Saketh Reddy Cheruku | HackerNoon

The challenge was substantial: modernize and streamline agent-related data by migrating from aging legacy systems to more scalable and accessible platforms.
Software development
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

Rithm teams up with investor to buy up to $1.5B in residential transitional loans

Rithm Capital announced a partnership to fund $500 million in residential transitional loans.
fromWIRED
1 week ago

Trump's Commerce Secretary Loves Tariffs. His Former Investment Bank Is Taking Bets Against Them

Cantor Fitzgerald is creating a bet mechanism for investors to wager on the legality of Trump’s tariffs, allowing companies to seek refunds if the tariffs are ruled unlawful.
US politics
#cybersecurity
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Information security

We're being attacked all the time': how UK banks stop hackers

Cyber-attacks pose severe risks to the UK banking system, leading to potential chaos and massive financial disruption.
fromIT Pro
1 month ago
Information security

European financial firms are battling a huge rise in third-party breaches

Financial services firms in Europe are facing a significant rise in third-party and fourth-party data breaches, necessitating proactive defenses.
Information security
fromIT Pro
1 month ago

European financial firms are battling a huge rise in third-party breaches

Financial services firms in Europe are facing a significant rise in third-party and fourth-party data breaches, necessitating proactive defenses.
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

Figure reportedly set to go public in the fall

Figure Technology Solutions is aiming to go public in the fall, targeting a capital raise of between $5 billion to $10 billion after past challenges.
E-Commerce
fromThe Daily Upside
2 weeks ago

Referrals Are Still King, Even In the Era of AI

RIA growth continues to thrive, driven by client referrals and the adoption of AI across various operational functions.
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Report: State Street eliminated 900 jobs last quarter

State Street Corp. cut 900 jobs to enhance operational efficiency through artificial intelligence.
fromTearsheet
2 weeks ago

How Petal founder Andrew Endicott proved alternative credit works, and what he's betting on next - Tearsheet

The credit industry is shifting how it evaluates borrowers. Traditional credit scoring has left over a billion people without access to financial services, but lenders are increasingly turning to alternative data-bank transactions, spending patterns, real-time financial behavior-to make more informed decisions about creditworthiness.
Venture
US politics
fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks ago

Open letter calls for urgent Treasury Select Committee scrutiny over weakening of post-crisis financial protections

Coordinated rollback of consumer protections in UK's financial services threatens accountability and market integrity.
#journalism
fromForbes
2 weeks ago

Selling Financial Services Online? Forget SEO, Introducing GEO

SEO strategies are becoming obsolete as Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) takes precedence for marketing in financial services.
#regulatory-reforms
#bitcoin
Cryptocurrency
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

What is 'Crypto Week'-and how will it affect Bitcoin, XRP, and other cryptocurrency prices?

Crypto Week represents a pivotal moment for cryptocurrency legislation in the U.S.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Reeves unveils City reforms aimed at cutting red tape and fuelling UK growth

The UK government will review ringfencing rules introduced after the 2008 financial crisis that are meant to protect consumer cash from a bank's riskier business activities in the coming months.
UK news
E-Commerce
fromTearsheet
2 weeks ago

The Quarterly Review: How Zelle's GM Denise Leonhard scaled beyond $1 trillion through customer growth and 2,300+ financial institution partnerships - Tearsheet

Zelle has surpassed $1 trillion in transaction volume through strategic expansion and improvements in product reliability and user experience.
fromIT Pro
2 weeks ago

Application layer DDoS attacks are skyrocketing - here's why

The explosive growth of application-layer DDoS attacks is a direct consequence of the rapidly expanding number of vulnerable devices with fast internet connections.
E-Commerce
Cryptocurrency
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

What are 'tokenized' stocks, and why are trading platforms like Robinhood offering them?

Robinhood unveiled tokenized shares offering, merging traditional equities with blockchain.
#leadership
E-Commerce
fromTearsheet
3 weeks ago

How do you bank the 'chief everything officer'? KeyBank's Mike Walters on how SMB customer relationships are shifting from transactions to advice - Tearsheet

Embedded payroll is becoming crucial for banks to remain competitive and serve SMBs effectively.
fromFortune Asia
3 weeks ago

Great Eastern holders vote on $704 Million OCBC delist plan

Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp. is on the brink of fully controlling Great Eastern Holdings with a S$900 million bid, enhancing its strategy to build an integrated financial services group.
Business
#artificial-intelligence
fromZDNET
3 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

AI will boost the value of human creativity in financial services, says AWS

fromHackernoon
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

AI's Invisible Hand: The Emerging Intelligence Gap in Financial Services | HackerNoon

fromTearsheet
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Agentic AI is knocking. Here's how banks are answering the door - Tearsheet

fromZDNET
3 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

AI will boost the value of human creativity in financial services, says AWS

fromHackernoon
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

AI's Invisible Hand: The Emerging Intelligence Gap in Financial Services | HackerNoon

Artificial intelligence
fromTearsheet
1 month ago

Agentic AI is knocking. Here's how banks are answering the door - Tearsheet

Financial firms are transitioning to Agentic AI as a semi-autonomous system for more complex tasks, enhancing operational efficiency.
Grasshopper Bank emphasizes a long-term, controlled approach to AI deployment in financial services.
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 weeks ago

The evolving joint venture landscape in title and real estate

Bunting stated that the likelihood of federal enforcement actions targeting joint ventures is very low, with regulatory changes being a possibility due to advocacy from major associations.
US politics
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 weeks ago

FHFA wants crypto in mortgages. Lenders have questions

The new directive on home loans is too limited to significantly affect homebuyers, focusing exclusively on conventional loans.
fromFast Company
4 weeks ago

Why embedded fintech will help small businesses grow

The embedded finance market is booming, currently valued at $185 billion and projected to reach $320 billion by 2030, with SMBs accounting for half of that growth.
E-Commerce
#generative-ai
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Why this bank is hiring full-time AI employees

The Bank of New York Mellon has integrated dozens of digital employees into its workforce, allowing them individual access to tools and participation in team meetings.
Artificial intelligence
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

New Kid on the Block: London's Zango emerges from stealth with 4M to make financial compliance as simple as a Google search - Silicon Canals

Zango raises $4.8M for AI-driven regulatory compliance solutions.
fromBitcoin Magazine
1 month ago

German Bank Sparkassen-Finanzgruppe Plans To Offer Bitcoin For Private Customers

According to the report, DekaBank confirmed that the platform is currently under development and is expected to be made available within the next year.
Cryptocurrency
#banking
#ai
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago
Tech industry

UK's Gradient Labs claims to have solved AI customer service for finance; will pay $10K if your provider beats them - Silicon Canals

fromHackernoon
1 month ago
Tech industry

The TechBeat: Choosing the Right Side Hustle That Actually Works (6/15/2025) | HackerNoon

fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago
Tech industry

UK's Gradient Labs claims to have solved AI customer service for finance; will pay $10K if your provider beats them - Silicon Canals

fromHackernoon
1 month ago
Tech industry

The TechBeat: Choosing the Right Side Hustle That Actually Works (6/15/2025) | HackerNoon

Silicon Valley
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) Stock Price Prediction and Forecast 2025-2030 (June 2025)

Bank of America is focusing on asset growth and wealth management to enhance customer experience.
fromBenzinga
1 month ago

Elon Musk Says X Will Charge Advertisers By Screen Size To Curb 'Giant Ads' That Hurt User Experience - SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI), Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ:HOOD)

Musk's X will charge advertisers based on vertical screen size to enhance user experience and improve financial performance.
Law
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Ex-Barclays CEO lied about having a 'purely professional' relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, court rules

Jes Staley's ban from financial roles was upheld due to inadequate disclosure of his connections with Jeffrey Epstein.
Marketing tech
fromFortune
1 month ago

Gen Z's beloved Buy Now, Pay Later will soon impact credit scores, which could pose risks for vulnerable borrowers

FICO is introducing a new scoring model incorporating Buy Now, Pay Later loans to enhance credit evaluations.
fromTearsheet
1 month ago

How embedded finance is positioning J.P. Morgan as a key marketplace infrastructure player - Tearsheet

Embedded finance has become integral to platforms' architecture and how they operate, marking a significant evolution in the integration of finance within software ecosystems.
Marketing tech
fromHackernoon
3 years ago

I Built a Titan-Powered GenAI Chatbot But Buying Amazon Q Might Still Be Smarter | HackerNoon

While my Gen AI chatbot significantly improves document searching efficiency, I wonder if it can truly compete with the pricing and performance of established solutions like Amazon Q.
Artificial intelligence
#mortgage-industry
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Mastercard partners with Fiserv to support new FIUSD token as stablecoin competition is expected to grow

"This work with Fiserv is setting the stage for a new era, where stablecoins are as ubiquitous and trusted as fiat currencies, driving choice and innovation for all."
Cryptocurrency
#lending
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

House passes abusive trigger leads ban

The proposed bill aims to regulate trigger leads and protect consumers from predatory lending practices.
Startup companies
fromHackernoon
4 months ago

The HDB IPO: What You Need to Know | HackerNoon

HDB Financial Services is launching an IPO to raise ₹12,500 crore, attracting significant market attention due to its scale and structure.
fromThe Globe and Mail
1 month ago

Canaccord requires staff to return to office full time starting in September

"By providing advance notice, our goal is to give you the time needed to re-establish routines and return to the rhythm of attending the office every day. We are confident that the benefits - for each of you, for our clients, and for the business - will be significant."
Toronto startup
#sofi
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

London funerals cost more than anywhere else in the UK, report finds

In London, funeral costs average 5,449, constituting a 27% increase over the UK average, raising serious concerns about funeral affordability.
London politics
fromFortune Asia
1 month ago

Financial services are pushing up the revenues of the Southeast Asia 500's most prominent tech startups

Sea's digital financial services arm, rebranded to Monee, achieved nearly 35% growth last year, reaching $2.4 billion, showcasing the growing demand for fintech in the region.
European startups
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Citi's 'accelerating' its AI strategy with new leaders. Here's how they're readying the firm for a new future.

We are focusing on accelerating our AI strategy-connecting teams and partners, prioritizing resources and expediting use cases across our businesses and functions.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
1 month ago

State Street bucked the AI trend by ditching outsourcing for in-house operations to cut costs. It's working, COO says

State Street is insourcing operations previously handled by outsourcing partners to maintain compliance and enhance workplace culture.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Cotality integrates with Freddie Mac's AIM Check API

Today's integration with AIM Check API will enable lenders to use the AutomatIQ Borrower Income Analysis solution to obtain and transmit digitized pay stub and W-2 data for LPA's automated assessment of income and employment.
Digital life
fromConde Nast Traveler
1 month ago

Chase Sapphire Reserve Card: New Look, Updated Benefits, and a $795 Annual Fee

The Chase Sapphire Reserve credit card is undergoing significant changes, including an increased annual fee to $795, alongside enhanced benefits totaling nearly $1,500.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

One of the Best Credit Cards for Travel Rewards Is Getting a Refresh-With More Perks and a Higher Annual Fee

Chase Sapphire Reserve is being relaunched with increased benefits and an annual fee hike.
#reverse-mortgages
#partnerships
fromTearsheet
1 month ago
European startups

The Partnership Reckoning: How financial services learned to stop worrying and love (partnership) due diligence - Tearsheet

fromTearsheet
1 month ago
European startups

The Partnership Reckoning: How financial services learned to stop worrying and love (partnership) due diligence - Tearsheet

fromTearsheet
1 month ago
European startups

The Partnership Reckoning: How financial services learned to stop worrying and love (partnership) due diligence - Tearsheet

fromTearsheet
1 month ago
European startups

The Partnership Reckoning: How financial services learned to stop worrying and love (partnership) due diligence - Tearsheet

Marketing tech
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Trust Is the New Currency: How Contentworks Helps Finance Brands Earn and Keep It

Trust is the most valuable asset for financial brands in a regulated environment.
Regulatory issues and scandals have severely impacted consumer confidence in financial services.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

'Buy now, pay later:' a replacement for the millennial lifestyle subsidy?

The rise of 'buy now, pay later' services raises concerns about their use for essential items, highlighting user demographics and spending habits.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Wealthsimple launches credit card, new line of credit to challenge big banks | CBC News

What we want to do is continue to lean into the fact that because we don't have a banking licence, we can do interesting and different use cases.
Toronto startup
fromTearsheet
1 month ago

How DriveWealth Is Scaling Global Retail w/ Harry Temkin

"Our mission is to democratize investing through embedded finance. We're powering digital wallets around the world. We're making it seamless for users to invest in U.S. equities, even if they're in countries where that wasn't possible before."
Marketing tech
Artificial intelligence
fromTearsheet
1 month ago

The double-edged sword of Gen AI: Harms and risks for consumers and employees and why nobody talks about it - Tearsheet

The financial sector avoids discussing Gen AI's risks to maintain a positive brand image, despite potential harms.
Business intelligence
fromDATAVERSITY
1 month ago

Real-Time Financial Data: Transforming Decision-Making in the Banking Sector - DATAVERSITY

Real-time financial data is essential for effective cash management and decision-making in modern banking.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Blend sells Title365 to Covius Services

The acquisition expands Covius' product offerings and deepens its client base while scaling its presence in the origination title space.
Startup companies
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Total financial services FDI projects across Europe fell from 329 in 2023 to 293 in 2024, a year-on-year decrease of 11% - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The UK has retained its position as Europe's most attractive destination for financial services investment, despite investment falling across the region. The strength and depth of the UK's financial services sector continues to capture global investor confidence - particularly as they navigate challenging market conditions.
European startups
fromtime.com
1 month ago

BNY CEO Robin Vince on Embracing AI and Navigating Uncertainty

BNY Mellon redefines itself as a financial services company under CEO Robin Vince, focusing on client services beyond traditional banking.
#paypal-mafia
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
Silicon Valley

The PayPal Mafia': How power trio of Musk, Thiel and Sacks rode Silicon Valley startup success into Trump White House

Musk, Thiel, and Sacks transitioned from PayPal innovators to influential political actors in the U.S. government, significantly shaping its financial policies.
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago
Silicon Valley

The 'PayPal Mafia': How power trio of Musk, Thiel and Sacks rode Silicon Valley startup success into Trump White House

The PayPal Mafia leveraged their influence into significant political power, showcasing their journey from startup founders to key figures in government.
Silicon Valley
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

The PayPal Mafia': How power trio of Musk, Thiel and Sacks rode Silicon Valley startup success into Trump White House

Musk, Thiel, and Sacks transitioned from PayPal innovators to influential political actors in the U.S. government, significantly shaping its financial policies.
Silicon Valley
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

The 'PayPal Mafia': How power trio of Musk, Thiel and Sacks rode Silicon Valley startup success into Trump White House

The PayPal Mafia leveraged their influence into significant political power, showcasing their journey from startup founders to key figures in government.
fromresund Startups
1 month ago

Max Matthiessen Invests in Health Tech Company Vicorda to Enhance Well-being Offerings

Through our partnership with Max Matthiessen, we see significant potential to accelerate our technological and evidence-based development, as well as our ability to deliver tailored customer solutions.
Wellness
E-Commerce
fromWIRED
1 month ago

'Buy Now, Pay Later' Booms as Economic Pressures Mount

Economic uncertainty is prompting consumers to use buy now, pay later services for purchases.
Information security
fromDatabreaches
1 month ago

North Dakota Enacts Financial Data Security and Data Breach Notification Requirements

North Dakota's H.B. 1127 requires financial corporations to enhance data security and breach notification protocols.
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Google Wallet is losing access to PayPal

Google Wallet will stop supporting PayPal payments in the US by June 2025, requiring users to switch to other payment methods.
Business intelligence
fromHackernoon
3 months ago

How Sanjay Vichare Transformed Customer Account Migration with Cloud Automation in Fintech | HackerNoon

Sanjay Vichare's leadership transformed customer account migration in financial services through innovative automation and rigorous business analysis.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Karat Financial is bringing business banking to creators | TechCrunch

Karat Financial launches a banking product tailored for creators, addressing unmet needs in their financial management.
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