Tagged: ai

March 19, 2026 @ 8:58 am By Omar Faridi  |  

French crypto hardware wallet maker Ledger has indicated that in the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, the emergence of AI agents marks a transformative shift comparable to the internet’s arrival in the 1990s. Ledger has pointed in a blog post that these intelligent systems go… Read More

March 18, 2026 @ 8:16 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) and Databricks have deepened their collaboration to help businesses worldwide harness enterprise data more effectively and rapidly expand the use of sophisticated AI applications and intelligent agents. The two companies announced the creation of the Accenture Databricks Business Group on March 17,… Read More

March 17, 2026 @ 9:17 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has officially closed its deal to acquire Faculty, a UK based artificial intelligence firm known for its expertise in deploying AI responsibly across government and commercial organizations. The transaction, finalized on March 16, 2026, strengthens the consulting giant’s position as a go-to… Read More

March 15, 2026 @ 6:38 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

KPMG has indicated that the technology sector is entering a transformative era defined by intelligent systems, exponential innovation, and the need for resilient strategies, according to KPMG’s newly released Global Tech Report 2026. KPMG pointed out that the research study draws on responses from 2,500… Read More

March 15, 2026 @ 5:00 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Singapore-based venture capital firm Empyrean Sky Partners said it has secured $90 million in the first close of its Global Technology Fund, marking what the firm described as the fastest initial close of 2026 as it targets $200 million for investments in next-generation industrial technologies…. Read More

March 15, 2026 @ 11:32 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

FutureVault, a provider of enterprise digital vaults and intelligent document processing platforms for financial services, has launched AI Advisor Insights Engine, a service transforming client documents into real-time intelligence and automated advisor workflows by leveraging embedded Artificial Intelligence and private LLMs. The Advisor Insights Engine unlocks actionable insights… Read More

March 15, 2026 @ 4:33 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a key move for personal finance in the United Kingdom, Experian has teamed up with OpenAI to introduce the nation’s inaugural credit score application embedded directly within ChatGPT. Announced on March 13, 2026, this feature allows users to quickly gauge how credit scores stack… Read More

March 13, 2026 @ 8:24 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Ncontracts, a provider of integrated compliance, risk, and vendor management solutions to the financial services industry, recently released the 2026 State of Third-Party Risk Management Survey. It reveals that for the first time, financial institutions rank AI risk on par with cybersecurity as their top… Read More

March 13, 2026 @ 3:04 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) has announced a surge in digital activity among its clients, fueled by advanced artificial intelligence, streamlined payment systems, and customized financial planning resources. In 2025, clients engaged with the bank roughly 30 billion times through app logins and automated notifications… Read More

March 13, 2026 @ 10:07 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Upstart Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:UPST), the creator of an artificial intelligence lending marketplace traded on NASDAQ under the ticker UPST, has revealed its intention to seek a national bank charter. The move, disclosed March 10, involves establishing Upstart Bank, N.A., as a federally insured institution, pending clearances… Read More

March 13, 2026 @ 3:13 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a speech delivered on 6 March 2026 in New York, Isabel Schnabel, Member of the European Central Bank’s (ECB) Executive Board, addressed the challenges of managing inflation and employment in an environment shaped by frequent supply disruptions and the rapid rise of artificial intelligence…. Read More

March 13, 2026 @ 3:01 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Bold Security has emerged from stealth and announced a $40 million funding round with participation from Bessemer Venture Partners, Picture Capital, and Red Dot Capital Partners.  The company focuses on what workers and AI tools are actually doing on enterprise edge devices, and reduces risk… Read More

March 12, 2026 @ 7:38 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

InformedIQ, a developer of AI-based software for income and employment verifications, has released the results of an industry-wide survey, presented to more than 2,500 auto finance professionals. The findings reveal that while fraud levels are reaching new heights, lenders are increasingly wary of generic AI… Read More

March 12, 2026 @ 7:59 am By Omar Faridi  |  

KPMG has indicated that artificial intelligence is advancing at a pace unmatched by any prior innovation, prompting Ireland to confront a pivotal challenge: developing independent capabilities to fully unlock its economic and strategic advantages. In a new analysis from KPMG, industry professionals highlight how the… Read More

March 12, 2026 @ 5:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A study released by Lloyds Banking Group underscores the transformative power of artificial intelligence for UK enterprises. According to the Lloyds Business Barometer, companies that have integrated AI tools into their daily operations are experiencing marked improvements in output and financial performance, with the majority… Read More

March 12, 2026 @ 1:46 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK Finance has indicated that financial institutions are rapidly embedding artificial intelligence into everyday operations, from customer service chatbots to fraud detection algorithms and credit decision engines. UK Finance pointed out that this accelerating adoption has turned AI risk into a pressing strategic challenge that… Read More

March 10, 2026 @ 11:17 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Betterment, a technology-driven wealth and savings platform, has officially introduced its new AI-enabled Account Recommender. The feature marks a milestone in the company’s enterprise AI roadmap, backed by a specialized internal team and infrastructure designed for large-scale deployment across its retail, workplace retirement, and advisor… Read More

March 10, 2026 @ 4:19 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Wealthtech platform Addepar has launched Addison, a groundbreaking native AI experience designed to deliver actionable intelligence directly within investment professionals’ daily workflows. Announced recently this month, the new capability embeds advanced AI at the core of Addepar’s unified data platform, empowering more than 1,400 firms… Read More

March 10, 2026 @ 10:56 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Solaris insights have indicated that during a time-period when artificial intelligence is reshaping personal finance, consumers in Germany are showing stronger faith in traditional banks than in public authorities to safeguard sensitive information processed by AI systems. A new poll shared by Solaris reveals that… Read More

March 10, 2026 @ 9:52 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Venture capital’s leading firms demonstrated appetite for emerging digital technologies during the past year, deploying $33.1 billion across 874 pre-seed, seed, and early-stage deals tracked by PitchBook’s Emerging Tech Indicator (ETI). While deal volume stayed below the five-year average, the sheer dollar amount marked a… Read More