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Insurance AI boosted as Applied Systems buys Cytora

By combining Cytora’s risk digitisation platform with Applied’s existing suite of solutions for agencies, carriers and MGAs, the company said it will unlock new growth and productivity.

Behavioural biometrics and AI rise as online fraud surges across Europe

The UK has emerged as one of the most frequently attacked markets, alongside France, Germany and Spain.

Alipay's agentic AI tech goes live with coffee ordering app Luckin

The feature, now live in Luckin Coffee’s mobile app

Envestnet announces five-year strategic roadmap,marked by investments in research & development client support and AI

Vision To Reinvent The Advisor Experience With Best-In-Class Software For Trading, Reporting, Financial Planning, Portfolio Management And Client Engagement

Ant International’s Bettr Offers AI-Powered Financing for Online Sellers

The new solution analyses real-time sales and invoice data to tailor loan offers while monitoring transactions for security and compliance.

Are Stablecoins Set to Transform Payments?

Unlike traditional banking systems, which often involve slow routing and settlement processes, crypto payments operate on their own decentralized networks

Cayman’s artificial intelligence revolution will bring disruption and opportunity

Several industry leaders likened AI tools, like ChatGPT and Claude.AI

Sibos 2025: How blockchain is unlocking borderless transactions

With Sibos 2025 approaching, we examine how blockchain-powered cross-border payments are transforming global finance.

Structured products: What are the ways out of stagnation?

There was also important news at this year's ISPF

Bitwise expands access to its products in Swiss markets, listing five flagship ETPs on Six Swiss Exchange

Positive sentiment in Europe: UK regulator expected to ease access to crypto ETPs for retail investors on 8 October 2025, positive trend in France too

Half of financial institutions plan to increase AI investment, finds Lloyds

The Financial Institutions Sentiment Survey (FISS) indicates that the UK’s financial sector is entering a new phase of AI maturity, with firms reporting measurable benefits.

Banks do not need Big Tech’s permission to innovate

Simon Thompson explains why financial institutions now have a viable route to host and fine-tune powerful models in-house, rather than relying entirely on hyperscaler APIs

AI reshaping Channel Islands project delivery, but employers must do more, survey finds

This is despite the fact that two-thirds of project professionals say they are now using AI more than they anticipated they would five years ago.

Stablecoins, tokenization may destabilize global financial system, IMF article suggests

If the use of US dollar stablecoins increases massively worldwide, it could hollow out banking sectors

AI adoption brings cyber risks for UAE firms

The research highlights insider-driven data loss as a critical vulnerability in the UAE, with every CISO surveyed linking at least some form of data leakage to departing employees.

Banks set to accelerate spend on AI as productivity surges

The technology is also seen to be driving improvements in client experience, customer insights and business growth.

A call to action for banks in the AI age

Despite working with multiple banking partners, a significant 70% of treasurers say their cash-management needs aren’t fulfilled.

The GENIUS Act - a boost for fund tokenisation

A regulated, blockchain-based payment mechanism brings the automation of payments by tokenised funds a step closer.

Thailand Grants Five-Year Tax Exemption for Crypto Investors

The exemption applies to trades on SEC-regulated exchanges, brokers, and dealers

Trump and sons' stake in crypto firm worth $5bn

The company raised money by selling its eponymous digital tokens to investors, who were initially barred from selling.

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