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CI&T joins Claude partner network to boost AI deployment
Digital Transformation

CI&T joins Claude partner network to boost AI deployment

More than 1,000 CI&T AI engineers are being trained on Claude as the firm targets financial services, retail and consumer goods projects.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Financial firms prioritise data growth over AI-ready storage
Data Analytics

Financial firms prioritise data growth over AI-ready storage

Cost pressures are keeping banks focused on storage basics, with just 10% of firms ranking AI-ready platforms as a top priority.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Titan raises USD $3 million to expand banking AI platform
Software-as-a-Service

Titan raises USD $3 million to expand banking AI platform

Banks seeking compliant AI could gain tools that are easier to govern and audit as Titan uses fresh funding to expand its platform.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Mastercard expands offers network across Asia Pacific
Fintech

Mastercard expands offers network across Asia Pacific

Banks in Asia Pacific are set to use Mastercard's offers platform to counter super apps and prove more sales from promotions.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
IBM & Google Cloud launch new AI modernisation practice
Hybrid Cloud

IBM & Google Cloud launch new AI modernisation practice

It aims to help regulated industries connect AI agents to legacy systems without rebuilding core infrastructure, as demand for production rollouts grows.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
ING rolls out AI mortgage assistant in Netherlands
Digital Transformation

ING rolls out AI mortgage assistant in Netherlands

The pilot is expected to speed up complex home-loan decisions while keeping final approval with ING staff and maintaining explainable oversight.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Kodesage raises USD $6.6 million seed for AI legacy tools
Data Protection

Kodesage raises USD $6.6 million seed for AI legacy tools

The funding will help Kodesage expand in the United States and Europe as it targets banks and utilities stuck with ageing on-premise software.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
OutSystems honours AI leaders in 2026 innovation awards
Manufacturing

OutSystems honours AI leaders in 2026 innovation awards

Customers are already saving time and millions as the awards spotlight AI tools moved into day-to-day operations across logistics, banking and public services.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Backbase & Mastercard tie-up boosts cross-border payments
Digital Transformation

Backbase & Mastercard tie-up boosts cross-border payments

Banks could launch international transfers faster, as the Backbase integration cuts the complexity of linking to Mastercard Move.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
Bank of America launches real-time cross-border payments
Fintech

Bank of America launches real-time cross-border payments

Corporate clients will be able to send and receive overseas payments instantly next quarter, with local-currency payouts and tracking.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
AutoRek wins FTF News Best Reconciliation Solution
Digital Transformation

AutoRek wins FTF News Best Reconciliation Solution

Rising data volumes and tighter controls are driving demand for reconciliation tools, with AutoRek's award reflecting that pressure.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month

Stories from Other Regions

Banking stories

KYC for Neobanks in Asia region
Data Protection

KYC for Neobanks in Asia region

Fast-growing digital banks in Asia face tighter checks as varied rules and weak data systems make customer verification harder across borders.

By Edmund Ng • 6 min read • Last month
Archer quantum fraud test advances on real hardware
Semiconductors

Archer quantum fraud test advances on real hardware

Testing on a commercial quantum computer showed Archer's model can spot fraud, though the higher false-positive rate underscores hurdles for banks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
6 Proven Use Cases of Email Verification Across Industries
Fintech

6 Proven Use Cases of Email Verification Across Industries

Bad addresses can waste spend, skew analytics and undermine compliance as firms move email verification from clean-up to core infrastructure.

By Edmund Ng • 6 min read • Last month
SoFi launches AI Coach for members' financial guidance
Data Protection

SoFi launches AI Coach for members' financial guidance

Available first to premium members, the chat-based tool lets users manage spending, debt and savings inside the app as AI finance rivals multiply.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Visa tests private stablecoin settlement with Brale
Data Protection

Visa tests private stablecoin settlement with Brale

The trial could help banks and payment firms settle tokenised dollars without exposing sensitive transaction data on public blockchains.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
GoTyme launches app service for transfers to 200 countries
Digital Transformation

GoTyme launches app service for transfers to 200 countries

Customers can now send money abroad in minutes through GoTyme's app, with upfront fees, live exchange rates and tracking.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month