Banks Told to Improve Access to Basic Accounts
- 5 hours 42 min ago
- Banking
Nine of the biggest UK banks and building societies are legally mandated to offer basic bank accounts. They exist to serve people who may not otherwise be able to access standard current accounts - providing access to essential services with no fees and no overdraft. A mystery shopping exercise by the FCA found a third of experiences with basic bank accounts rated as poor or very poor.
Mifundo Expands Romanian Credit Data Coverage Through Partnership with Biroul de Credit
- 11 hours 32 min ago
- Banking
Biroul de Credit, the dominant and historically established banking credit bureau in Romania, and Mifundo have entered into a cooperation agreement to help European banks assess Romanian customers who are often treated as thin-file applicants despite having established financial histories in Romania.
Plumery Integrates SEON’s Fraud Prevention into Next-Gen Digital Banking
- 11 hours 40 min ago
- Banking
Plumery, the digital banking development platform, today announced a partnership with SEON, the AI Command Center for Fraud Prevention and AML Compliance, integrating SEON’s device‑intelligence technology into the company’s platform for digital banks. The collaboration gives customers globally the ability to quickly identify and block fraudulent devices, reducing account‑takeover risk and strengthening security across digital channels.
Bluevine Launches U.S. Business Banking Solutions for India-Resident Business Owners Operating in the U.S.
- 1 day 7 hours ago
- Banking
Bluevine, the largest digital banking platform for small businesses in the U.S., today announced the launch of its US business banking solutions for eligible India-resident owners of U.S.-registered businesses**. This strategic expansion allows founders and operators in India who run U.S. entities to open and manage a U.S. business checking account with a fully digital application experience, completely eliminating the traditional requirement... more
Tier 1 Market Dominance Drives Thought Machine Revenue Past $100M Milestone
- 1 day 13 hours ago
- Core Banking
Thought Machine, the cloud-native core banking and payments technology company, today announced it has surpassed the $100m total revenue threshold for the financial year ending December 2025, as verified by the filing of its audited accounts. This milestone reflects a 57% year-on-year (YoY) increase in total revenue.
One in Three Banks Take More Than a Day to Resolve Reconciliation Exceptions
- 4 days 9 hours ago
- Banking
Aqua Global, the financial messaging hub built for payments, treasury and securities processing, today released new research revealing that real-time payments remain out of reach for most banks. The findings show that over-reliance on manual processing and legacy systems is holding progress back, with almost a third of banks (29%) admitting it typically takes more than a day to resolve reconciliation issues.
Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds, and NatWest Among the First Banks in the World to Adopt Swift’s New Framework for Enhanced International Consumer Payments
- 5 days 10 hours ago
- Banking
People in the UK sending money abroad or receiving money from overseas will get a significantly better experience as Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds and NatWest go live with a new consumer payments initiative from Swift, the organisation behind the global network that connects more than 11,500 financial institutions in over 200 markets. The initiative sets a new standard for international retail transfers so consumers experience several key benefits:
CX BFSI Exchange launches in Europe after 15 years of success
- 5 days 11 hours ago
- Banking
14–15 September 2026 | Hotel Palace Berlin, Germany For the first time, European leaders responsible for customer outcomes in banking, financial services and insurance will have a dedicated, high-level platform designed just for them.
Objectway Acquires Swiss Private Banking Technology Business from FNZ to Strengthen Its Pan-European Positioning
- 6 days 10 hours ago
- Banking
Objectway, a global wealthtech partner for banking, wealth and asset management firms, today announced the acquisition from FNZ of their Swiss private banking technology business FNZ Switzerland SA (formerly operating as New Access). The business will now be operated under the Objectway Switzerland brand.
Zempler Bank Backs UK Traders in Partnership with the National Market Traders Federation
- 6 days 10 hours ago
- Banking
Zempler Bank, the digital bank dedicated to making money simpler for UK businesses, is expanding its traders offering by partnering with the National Market Traders Federation (NMTF), the membership organisation for market, event, festival, fair and street traders, and mobile caterers across the UK.
NatWest Group Announces the Completion of the Acquisition of Evelyn Partners
- 6 days 10 hours ago
- Banking
NatWest Group plc is pleased to announce that the acquisition of Evelyn Partners for £2.7 billion enterprise value (the "Transaction") completed on 30 June 2026.
OTP Bank Becomes the First EU Financial Institution to Open a €7 Billion EMTN Programme on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange
- 1 week 9 hours ago
- Banking
OTP Bank Plc., the leading banking group in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), today marked the establishment of its EUR 7 billion Euro Medium Term Note (EMTN) programme on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the "Hong Kong Stock Exchange" or "HKEX") with a commemorative gong ceremony at the Connect Hall, Hong Kong Stock Exchange. OTP is the first European Union financial institution to open an EMTN programme on the exchange.
Maldives Premier Bank Selects Finastra to Power International Banking Capabilities
- 1 week 1 day ago
- Banking
Finastra, a global leader in financial services software, today announced that Maldives Premier Bank (MPB) has selected Finastra’s Financial Messaging API solution to drive a modern, digital-first approach to its international banking operations. The adoption will enable secure, resilient, and always-on payment connectivity, positioning MPB for sustained growth and empowering superior international payments experiences for its customers.
NCR Atleos Establishes U.S. Reseller Collaboration with Sesami for CM-Series Intelligent Teller Cash Recycler Solutions
- 1 week 6 days ago
- Banking
NCR Atleos Corporation, a leader in expanding self-service financial access for financial institutions, retailers and consumers, today announced a new collaboration with Sesami, a global one-stop integrator of the whole cash ecosystem, under which Atleos and its channel partners will resell Sesami’s CM-Series Intelligent Teller Cash Recycler (TCR) solutions to financial institutions in the United States.
Atom Bank Pioneers Next-Generation Commercial Lending with Flowable Implementation
Atom bank, one of the UK’s highest rated banks on Trustpilot, has announced the successful implementation of the Flowable process automation engine, a core technology initiative designed to redefine speed, efficiency, and scalability within the commercial lending market. Flowable’s agentic case platform establishes a custom architecture across the bank’s operations, dramatically cutting target origination times and positioning Atom at the... more
