Open banking stories
Automated buying by AI systems could soon run at machine speed, with Mastercard backed by more than 30 partners to enable it.
Senior payments executives will debate fraud, instant transfers and AI-led commerce as Europe faces pressure to reduce dependence on non-European rails.
Pay by Bank providers face rising pressure to win digital payments share as Token.io adds a veteran engineer to its leadership team.
Companies in Asia Pacific are turning to AI treasury tools as volatile trade and currency flows make cash management harder to predict.
Banks in Asia Pacific are set to use Mastercard's offers platform to counter super apps and prove more sales from promotions.
Banks could launch international transfers faster, as the Backbase integration cuts the complexity of linking to Mastercard Move.
Policy debates over open banking and digital identity will be shaped by two seasoned fintech executives taking top roles at FDATA.
Banks can add fintech services without ripping out ageing core systems as DXC's CoreIgnite offers a single link to partners and networks.
Merchants and banks are demanding better payment reliability as The Power 50 names 40 companies and 10 figures in its 2026 ranking.
Banks and credit unions should see fewer login failures and support calls as Alkami replaces screen scraping with tokenised data sharing.
Banks must now spot whether a payment is genuine intent or manipulation before money leaves an account, amid rising AI scams.
Small businesses in Uzbekistan can now pay staff instantly at weekends and holidays, as TBC Business adds a digital payroll tool.
More than 16 million UK adults barred from mainstream borrowing could gain access through Monzo's Flex Build card under a £7 million guarantee.
Available first to premium members, the chat-based tool lets users manage spending, debt and savings inside the app as AI finance rivals multiply.
Customers can now send money abroad in minutes through GoTyme's app, with upfront fees, live exchange rates and tracking.
UK retailers face a bigger test than chatbot quality, as AI assistants will favour stores with accurate data, stock and trust.
Backed by HM Treasury, the plan could give millions safer ways to let trusted helpers oversee everyday spending without losing independence.
Consumers and small firms are mixing cards, debit and Buy Now, Pay Later as lenders struggle to keep pace with changing borrowing habits.
Existing customers will see no disruption as the renamed TBX expands beyond transaction banking into treasury, payments and enterprise finance tools.
About 1,000 councils, police and armed forces services will move from Stripe as the government adds pay by bank options on GOV.UK Pay.
