Open banking stories
Banks and credit unions using Alkami will get built-in Plaid connectivity, cutting implementation work and helping reduce fraud risk.
The move could cut complexity for fintech firms by bundling regulated banking access with payments software in one provider.
The tie-up could help banks and credit unions turn new business accounts into primary relationships by moving payroll, deposits and spending faster.
Tighter oversight is forcing digital asset firms and UK finance teams to upgrade controls, data and compliance before new deadlines bite.
Rising smartphone fraud is pushing banks, insurers and telecoms to add scam protection without building it in-house.
Platforms handling multi-party payments could cut delays and reconciliation work as Hello Clever ties funds to real-time domestic rails.
Lenders can now track borrowers' changing debt loads after origination, as the tool flags refinancing and risk signals without reauthentication.
The campaign is meant to lift Equals' profile among finance executives as it reports double-digit growth and GBP £58 billion in transaction volume.
Digital payments, AI and open banking are set to propel the sector to USD $1,533.29 billion by 2034, the report says.
Rising regulatory pressure could force banks, merchants and payment firms to tighten controls on AI and card costs as Australia reforms payments.
Growth in India and the Gulf is exposing weak customer data, with inaccurate records slowing onboarding, payments and fraud checks.
Selected customers can now secure vehicle finance in the app, with approval in a minute and delivery within 24 hours.
Millions of customers will gain quicker access to payments, card controls and accessibility features as the lender pushes more banking into mobile.
Customers in Malaysia can now pay with DuitNow QR in the Wise app, as the fintech gains direct access to the national payments network.
Telecoms and MSPs could cut billing admin as the integration links contract signing, Direct Debit approval and collections in one platform.
More shoppers are completing mattress purchases after a second lender approved 17% of Simba's first-line declines, lifting order values by 50%.
The move gives UK accountants and small businesses a single workflow for supplier, expense and payroll payments as late invoices strain cash flow.
Regulators are widening scrutiny of digital finance, forcing UK fintechs to overhaul cloud, payments and data strategies to meet tougher standards.
Canadian firms can now handle cards, expenses and bill payments in one system, as Ramp targets businesses beyond the US.
Higher reliance on account-to-account payments is pushing monthly API traffic to a record 2.81 billion calls, while uptime stays high.