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Barq hits unicorn status with $329.5m Series A

Barq launched out of stealth in 2024 and has already processed around $188 billion for 15 million users.

Eclipse Bank taps Lumin Digital to modernise online and mobile banking

The Kentucky-headquartered bank joins Lumin's financial institution partner portfolio shortly after the vendor hit a $1.6 billion valuation.

Grab agrees $1.49bn deal to buy majority stake in Apac BNPL platform Atome

The 60% stake acquisition is expected to close by the third quarter of 2027.

Celtic Bank selects Jack Henry for banking technology

Its business model combines direct small business lending with BaaS partnerships, requiring a technology infrastructure capable of supporting both functions at scale.

Swisscom Modernises Finnova Banking Platform with Oracle Exadata Cloud@Customer

Its purpose is to further develop the operation of Finnova-based applications and meet growing demands for scalability, performance and availability within the banking environment.

Should you use a separate computer for online banking?

A dedicated banking computer can reduce your exposure to scams and malware, but you still need the right protections in place

QIB introduces new suite of features to its mobile app

The new capability significantly improves navigation within the app, allowing users to access the more than 320 offered features more efficiently while saving time.

Google Cloud launches Gemini Enterprise for Financial Services

It is initially available in preview for the capital markets and corporate banking sectors and is already in use at CME Group and Deutsche Bank.

Embedded finance boom collides with regulatory reckoning

But as the sector matures, regulators are no longer content to let compliance obligations stay as hidden as the technology itself.

UAE banks tighten access controls for apps and online shopping, with new security measures

A one-time password using biometric fingerprinting via the banking app, and a message after each login attempt, are just some of the new measures

Digital banking fraud cases overwhelm South African consumers as scammers refine tactics

The NFO is well placed to investigate cases where funds are transferred between banks but cannot compel information from independent third-party organisations such as crypto or gambling institutions that fall outside its jurisdiction.

NBK Becomes First Kuwait Bank to Offer Fully Digital Onboarding for Children’s Accounts

Through the Zeina Account digital onboarding service, parents can now open accounts for their children entirely through the NBK Mobile Banking App, anytime and from anywhere, without visiting a branch or completing any paper-based procedures.

Alipay+ Adds Hang Seng Bank as Cross-Border QR Network Expands

The network spans more than 50 digital wallets and financial institutions and is accepted in over 220 markets globally.

CIB-backed yomo receives approval for digital bank

The platform has been developed separately from traditional branch-based banking models, with a focus on digital customer journeys and intelligent financial support.

Sure connects first Guernsey sites to new 5G network

Over the coming weeks, engineers will continue phased upgrades across Guernsey.

Mobile payments on the rise but cash decline slows

While cash use continues to decline, the data suggests that the fall is slowing and that notes and coins will remain an important payment option for many people a decade from now.

Afriex Strengthens Cross-Border Payments Infrastructure with New GIB Partnership

The partnership is expected to strengthen the banking infrastructure supporting Afriex’s B2B Payments API, enabling faster settlement

Mobile wallets gain traction in the UK

Cards continue to dominate UK payments but mobile wallets are increasingly popular, with nearly two thirds of the population registered with at least one provider, according to the latest industry data.

Iranian mobile roaming cut in UAE, disrupting banking access for expatriates

The report, citing Iranian mobile operators, said the outage was not caused by a technical fault on the Iranian side but by a suspension of the roaming service by UAE operators, leaving Iranian carriers unable to restore it on their own.

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