Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds, and NatWest Among the First Banks in the World to Adopt Swift’s New Framework for Enhanced International Consumer Payments
- 11 hours 23 min 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
- 12 hours 40 min 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
- 1 day 11 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
- 1 day 11 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
- 1 day 11 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
- 2 days 11 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
- 3 days 14 hours 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 1 day 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
Pollen Street Capital to Acquire Universal Banking from Finastra
- 1 week 6 days ago
- Banking
Pollen Street Capital (“Pollen Street”) today announced that it will acquire Universal Banking (“UB”), Finastra’s global core banking software business.
Four Cantonal Banks Partner With Avaloq to Modernize Mobile Banking
- 1 week 6 days ago
- Mobile Banking
A group of regional cantonal banks – Basellandschaftliche Kantonalbank, Basler Kantonalbank with Bank Cler AG, St. Galler Kantonalbank AG and Thurgauer Kantonalbank – are partnering with Avaloq to enhance mobile banking services for around one million clients in Switzerland.
Finom Launches Metal Premium Business Card Built to Pay for Itself
- 2 weeks 8 hours ago
- Banking
Finom, a European financial platform for SMEs and entrepreneurs serving over 200,000 businesses, today launches Metal, its first premium business card. The Visa debit add-on offers 1.2% cashback on business spend (up to €5,000/month), no added Finom markups on up to €100,000/month of non-EUR card spend and subscription refund on leading AI tools.
First Commerce Bank Selects FIS Core Banking to Compete in an AI-Ready Future
- 2 weeks 13 hours ago
- Banking
FIS®, a global leader in financial services technology, today announced that First Commerce Bank, a $1.8B-asset community bank based in New Jersey, has selected FIS as its go-forward core banking platform - giving the institution a modern, AI-ready foundation as community banks of its size face mounting pressure to compete on technology with both national banks and digital-first challengers.
BBVA Launches a Credit Card in Germany and Expands Its Financial Products Offering
- 2 weeks 1 day ago
- Banking
BBVA Germany is launching its first credit card for customers in Germany in partnership with Mastercard. This new card is free for active users and offers an initial six-month fee-free trial period for new cardholders to experience its benefits without a fee, while delivering state-of-the-art security features and no foreign exchange fees (FX) worldwide. The launch highlights what sets BBVA apart from other digital banks: leveraging the scale... more
HSBC and Google Cloud Announce Transformative AI Banking Partnership
- 2 weeks 1 day ago
- Banking
HSBC and Google Cloud today announced a multi-year partnership to build and deploy AI capabilities across HSBC’s operations globally, accelerating innovation in areas such as hyper-personalised advice and financial crime risk management.
