DIFC Future of Finance Report: Digital-Native, AI-Driven Challenger Banks Are Redefining Banking Models, Signalling the Industry’s Biggest Shift Since 2008
- 1 day 3 hours ago
- Digital banking
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, today launched the second report in its 2026 Future of Finance series. The report underscores that resilience, rather than size or legacy, will define long-term success for banks navigating disruption.
First American Bank and Trust Taps Jack Henry Technology to Power Next Phase of Growth
- 2 days 8 hours ago
- Digital banking
Jack Henry® announced today that First American Bank and Trust has selected Jack Henry's technology solutions to strengthen operations, enhance its digital banking experience, and support continued growth across Southeast Louisiana.
Chase Expands Digital Hub for Small Businesses With New Innovative Tools and Insights
- 1 week 3 days ago
- Digital banking
Chase today announced new capabilities for small businesses that expand its integrated digital hub in Chase for Business mobile and online, bringing together tools owners can use to manage and grow their businesses in one place. The updates include the launch of Business Credit JourneySM, a complimentary tool that helps owners monitor and strengthen business credit, and expanded availability of Customer Insights, an analytics experience that... more
Interswitch Partners With Temenos to Scale Digital Banking Services Across Africa
- 2 weeks 2 days ago
- Digital banking
Temenos, a global leader in banking technology, and Interswitch Group, a leading integrated payments and digital commerce company in Africa, today announced a collaboration, wherein Interswitch will adopt Temenos technology to enhance its digital banking capabilities, supporting its growth and expanding access to modern financial services across the continent.
Tirana Bank Introduces the New Digital Era With Backbase
- 4 weeks 1 day ago
- Digital banking
Tirana Bank announces the successful go-live of a complete omnichannel retail banking experience. Built on the Backbase AI-native Banking OS and delivered in 12 months, the launch gives customers consistent digital experiences across mobile and web. The platform runs cloud-native on Microsoft Azure, with business banking set to follow before year-end.
Chase Launches in Germany With Top-Rate Savings Account
- 1 month 1 day ago
- Digital banking
JPMorganChase today officially launches its new digital bank, Chase, in Germany. Its first product is a fee-free savings account that features a market leading interest rate and a seamless digital banking experience. Savers can earn interest of 4% p. a. for the first 4 months on their balances. After that period, a variable base rate of 2% p. a. applies.1
National Bank of Canada Partners With Sardine to Strengthen Digital Banking Security and Fraud Operations Efficiency
- 1 month 1 day ago
- Digital banking
Sardine, the leading agentic risk platform for fighting financial crime, today announced a multi-year partnership with National Bank of Canada, one of Canada’s largest financial institutions serving approximately 2.7 million clients globally.
Sturgis Bank Partners With MANTL to Transform Business and Retail Account Opening Across All Banking Channels
- 1 month 2 days ago
- Digital banking
Alkami Technology, Inc., a digital sales and service platform provider for financial institutions in the U.S., today announced a new partnership between MANTL, an Alkami solution team and leading provider of loan and deposit account opening technology, and Sturgis Bank, a community bank serving Michigan through 16 branches, to transform its account opening experience for business and retail customers.
Latest Moneyhub Release Puts an End to Unrecognised Transaction Panic
- 1 month 2 days ago
- Digital banking
Moneyhub, the leading data and intelligence platform for financial institutions, today unveils the next generation of its Categorisation and Enrichment Engine. With upgraded geolocation and merchant identification capabilities, Moneyhub is enabling financial institutions to bridge the gap between raw data and genuine behavioural insight. This evolution helps institutions eliminate customer confusion while building a robust, durable foundation... more
Zopa Becomes First Bank in the UK to Win New Regulatory Permissions That Help Brits Grow Their Money With More Confidence
- 1 month 2 days ago
- Digital banking
Zopa, the British digital bank pioneer with 2 million customers, has received regulatory approval to deliver targeted support for its investment products. It becomes the first British bank among the UK’s 350+ banks and building societies to gain permission to provide this new form of regulated financial support, helping a new generation of British retail investors manage their wealth with greater confidence.
nsave Becomes First Fintech to Offer Syrians Full Financial Access - From Inbound Transfers to International USD Accounts for
- 1 month 6 days ago
- Digital banking
nsave, the Sequoia Capital, Y Combinator and TQ Ventures-backed offshore banking platform built for people from distressed economies, today announced the launch of financial services for Syrians in two phases: inbound transfers into Syria and international accounts for residents inside Syria. For the first time, Syrians will have access to a stable foreign currency account, providing a hedge against local economic instability.
Temenos Named a Leader in Digital Banking Engagement Platforms
- 1 month 3 weeks ago
- Digital banking
Temenos, a global leader in banking technology, today announced it has been named a Leader in the Forrester Wave™: Digital Banking Engagement Platforms, Q2 2026. The report, which scored vendors against 30 criteria relating to both their current offering and strategy, stated:
Flutterwave Secures Nigerian Banking License to Accelerate Payment Efficiency
- 2 months 2 weeks ago
- Digital banking
Flutterwave Inc., Africa's leading payments technology company, today announced it has secured a Nigerian banking license. This license enables the company to hold funds and deposits directly, strengthening its financial infrastructure across its largest market and enabling more efficient financial services and settlement flows for consumers, businesses and enterprises.
Trustly Surpasses 120 Million Users in Industry-Leading Milestone for Pay by Bank
- 2 months 2 weeks ago
- Digital banking
Trustly, the global leader in Pay by Bank, today announced it has surpassed 120 million users globally, representing a significant milestone in the adoption of Pay by Bank technology. Trustly’s rapidly growing user base reflects the increasing adoption of Pay by Bank seen around the world.
Yaspa and Paysecure Partner to Offer True Payments Intelligence to the Payment Sector
- 2 months 2 weeks ago
- Digital banking
Paysecure, a leading global payment orchestration platform, and Yaspa, a leading fintech specialising in payments and identity solutions, have today announced a strategic partnership to bring true intelligence to the payments market.
