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US Solidifies WealthTech Leadership in Q2 2026 Amid Shift in Global Investment Strategy

Funding Downturn: Total capital deployed in global WealthTech fell by 67% year-over-year in Q2 2026....

Consumer Reports Unveils New AI Framework to Protect Banking Customers

As financial institutions rapidly integrate artificial intelligence into customer service, lending, and advisory roles, consumer...

How Small Banks and Credit Unions Can Reset Strategies to Scale AI Successfully

For the past few years, artificial intelligence in financial services was largely confined to isolated...

Why Big Banks Are Spending Billions to Expand Physical Branch Networks

Despite years of digital-first messaging, physical bank branches are making a massive comeback. Recent earnings...

Shift in Credit Card Loyalty: Why Everyday Spending Now Drives Rewards Programs

Credit card rewards programs are undergoing a major evolution. Instead of hoarding points for dream...

Human-Centered AI in Banking: How Automating Back-Office Tasks Strengthens Customer Relationships

For years, discussions surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) in financial services focused almost exclusively on operational...

Global FinTech Investment Surges 34% in Q2 2026 as US Leads Megadeals

The global FinTech sector experienced a strong resurgence in capital inflow during the second quarter...

California Dominates US WealthTech in Q2 2026 as Deal Volume Surges 27%

The US WealthTech sector demonstrated strong resilience in deal activity during the second quarter of...

Why Credit Unions Must Stop Using AI for Headcount Cuts and Focus on Growth

At a recent industry conference, a credit union CEO shared that they were in the...

Modern Bank Marketing: How First Horizon’s CMO Adapts to AI Search and Customer Needs

In the fast-paced world of financial services, the traditional concept of “always on” marketing has...