Category Archives: News

WealthTech Investment Set for 14% Surge in 2026 Following Explosive Q1 Growth

The global WealthTech sector kicked off 2026 on a remarkably high note, signaling a strong...

Global FinTech Funding Drops 8% in Q1 2026 as AI Startup Mal Lands Massive $230M Deal

The global financial technology sector experienced a notable shift in dynamics during the first quarter...

The Race for 24/7 Liquidity: How Banks Are Using Tokenized Deposits to Counter Stablecoins

The digital asset space is evolving rapidly, with stablecoins continually making headlines. While discussions persist...

The Bank Branch Rebound: Why In-Person Banking Returned with a Digital Twist

Back in March 2020, financial institutions worldwide faced an unprecedented crisis. Lobbies closed in a...

The Real Reason Chime is Winning the Fintech Race—and How Banks Can Catch Up

Traditional financial institutions often look at Chime’s massive success and try to copy its sleek...

How Generative AI is Transforming Bank Financial Literacy Programs

For community banks and credit unions, being asked to lead a financial literacy session is...

The Hidden Risk in Banking: Why Outdated Vendor Reviews Fail in the Age of AI

Many leaders in Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) at financial institutions share a quiet confession: the...

European FinTech Funding Plummets 31% in Q1 2026 as Large-Scale Deals Halve

The European financial technology sector experienced a notable contraction in the first quarter of 2026,...

US WealthTech Funding Surges 83% in Q1 Led by Jump’s $80M Series B

The US WealthTech sector kicked off the year with an extraordinary surge in investor confidence,...

Are Bank App Virtual Assistants Trapping Customers? JD Power Exposes Key Digital Gaps

Most major banks and credit card companies now offer virtual assistants to help customers navigate...