June 26, 2026 @ 4:00 pm By JD Alois  |  

A recent report by Moody’s highlights the growing interest in acquiring a federal bank charter. For years, few firms sought to obtain a bank charter, but the transition to digital finance and the desire to offer bank services directly have compelled more entities to apply… Read More

 Tagged banking, moody's, research

June 26, 2026 @ 3:37 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

N26, the Berlin-based digital banking services provider, has reported strong results for fiscal 2025, crossing the €500 million revenue threshold while posting its first full year of net profitability. The performance highlights the company’s improving operational efficiency and progress toward a more sustainable business model…. Read More

 Tagged banking, berlin, digital bank, germany, n26

June 26, 2026 @ 6:56 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

While banking executives agree that AI can significantly benefit their business, a new Personetics report says most have a long way to travel before reaping the benefits. Personetics 2026 Global Banker Survey: From Aspiration to Execution, which surveyed 902 senior executives across North America, APAC… Read More

 Tagged ai, genai, personetics

June 26, 2026 @ 5:27 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Hamilton Lane, a key player in private markets investing, has broadened its collaboration with fintech firm iCapital. The expanded agreement will bring additional evergreen strategies from Hamilton Lane to wealth managers worldwide through iCapital’s digital Marketplace platform. The development builds on an existing U.S. relationship… Read More

 Tagged asia, europe, hamilton lane, hnwis, icapital, investing, wealth

June 25, 2026 @ 1:41 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

UK based banks and building societies, supported by UK Finance, have completed initial testing for a new voluntary digital verification service designed to let customers securely share verified personal details through their banking apps. Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds Banking Group, Nationwide Building Society, NatWest Group and… Read More

 Tagged banking, digital technology, identity, uk finance, united kingdom, verification

June 25, 2026 @ 11:29 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Backcountry, an online retailer of premium outdoor equipment, has partnered with Affirm (NASDAQ: AFRM) to introduce a pay-over-time option at checkout. The collaboration aims to give adventure enthusiasts greater control and clarity when purchasing gear for activities like skiing, cycling, hiking, and camping. Eligible customers… Read More

 Tagged affirm, bnpl, buy now pay later, payments

June 25, 2026 @ 8:20 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Global wealth manager UBS and Ethereum infrastructure specialist Nethermind have completed two joint proofs of concept. These tests demonstrate that the public Ethereum network can meet the operational and regulatory standards required by heavily regulated financial institutions. The collaboration shows how banks can introduce strong… Read More

 Tagged eth, ethereum, infrastructure, nethermind, ubs

June 25, 2026 @ 7:20 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Atom Bank, one of the UK’s digital banks that aims to enhance user experience, has deployed Flowable’s process automation technology to overhaul its commercial lending operations. The move represents a strategic push to deliver faster, more efficient, and highly scalable services in the competitive commercial… Read More

 Tagged atom bank, banking, digital bank, lending, uk, united kingdom

June 25, 2026 @ 2:36 am By Omar Faridi  |  

PostFinance has introduced its first proprietary exchange-traded fund, marking a milestone as the first Swiss retail bank to launch its own multi-asset ETF. The PostFinance Global Portfolio ETF, developed in partnership with Xtrackers by DWS, began trading on the SIX Swiss Exchange on 23 June… Read More

 Tagged etfs, investments, postfinance, switzerland

June 25, 2026 @ 2:22 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Starling Bank has launched a new artificial intelligence tool designed to help customers identify and avoid romance scams, investment fraud, and deepfake phishing attempts. The Scam Intelligence AI-agent, now integrated into the bank’s Starling Assistant, became available to its five million customers on 24 June… Read More

 Tagged ai, digital bank, scams, starling bank, uk, united kingdom