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How AI will affect jobs at banks' front, middle, and back offices, according to a 20-year banking veteran

Mohanty said back office roles in banks will be hit the hardest by AI.

CZR Exchange launches all-in-one crypto ecosystem

The ecosystem is anchored by the CZR Exchange platform, offering high-speed trading and secure asset management, alongside tools like CZR Earn, CZR Card, and CZR Loans.

Square rolls out bitcoin payments to four million merchants

The rollout is powered by the Bitcoin Lightning Network, which is designed to speed up transactions and reduce costs.

Citi Unveils Strategic Expansion of Citi Token Services: Euro Integration Advances 24/7, Multi-Currency Liquidity and Payment Solutions Globally

This expansion marks a significant step in Citi’s digital asset strategy, building on the integration of Citi Token Services with Citi’s 24/7 USD Clearing platform, announced in September.

Wealth management and the tokenised future

With its latest move, the company, which launched in 2007 and now has more than 40 million registered users, will be launching US equities as ERC20 tokens on the Ethereum blockchain.

Reinventing compliance with AI intelligence

As regulatory demands intensify and financial crime grows more complex, organisations are recognising that legacy systems are no longer sufficient to manage modern compliance risks.

A guide to blockchain and cryptocurrency laws and regulations 2026: Cayman Islands (GLI chapter)

The Cayman Islands is a leading global financial centre and has developed a reputation as one of the world’s most innovative and business-friendly places to operate.

Caixabank enables ETP cryptocurrency investments

These instruments are aimed at investors with sufficient knowledge to assess the risks associated with cryptocurrencies, particularly their potential volatility.

Jersey AI Council launched to align island-wide AI efforts

For the financial services sector in particular, AI presents both opportunities and risks.

Bank of America chases future gains from AI investments

This is a crucial and scalable foundation for enterprise AI that includes unified data across business and advanced analytics.

Arta expands AI wealth platform globally, onboards Bank of Singapore and Hong Leong Bank

Arta AI is a conversational AI platform for wealth management that processes portfolio data, market information, and investment research to respond to queries from financial advisors and their clients.

Wealth management and the tokenised future

Blockchain will facilitate the greatest ever transfer of wealth, as traditional assets are tokenised and moved onto the blockchain.

Bancomat announces EUR-BANK stablecoin to combat European payments fragmentation

The stablecoin will be designed to be used in cross-border payments, instant liquidity management, and secure tokenised savings such as government bonds.

Lloyds Banking Group unveils UK’s first multi-feature AI-powered financial assistant

Lloyds Banking Group furthers its AI capabilities, announcing its first AI financial assistant, available from early 2026.

United Fintech acquires digital transformation provider Trade Ledger

United Fintech now gets the full ownership of Trade Ledger and will add the company to its commercial banking division.

StraitsX, KASIKORNBANK to Pilot Stablecoin QR Payments Between Singapore and Thailand

The pilot will use XSGD as the settlement asset, enabling instant, transparent payments between Singapore and Thailand through interoperable QR systems.

China’s AI innovation model and its global implications

This model has produced innovations that are world-class in both scale and sophistication, but it also reflects local conditions that may not be easily replicated elsewhere.

Optasia, an AI-Powered microfinance fintech, makes its debut on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange

The company had previously announced its intention to raise up to 6.3 billion rand through a combination of newly issued shares to support expansion, along with a partial sell-down by existing shareholders.

Jersey AI Council launched to champion joined-up AI adoption

The Jersey AI Council implements one of the recommendations from a ‘AI Playbook for Jersey’,

Expensify rolls out hybrid human/AI agent

Combining cutting-edge AI with round-the-clock human expertise, Concierge helps members save time and money by managing expenses through chat, email, and text.

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