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bunq adds stock baskets as crypto trading tops EUR 100m
Crypto

bunq adds stock baskets as crypto trading tops EUR 100m

bunq rolls out themed stock baskets and broader fraud checks as its crypto arm passes GBP £100 million in year one.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 4 days ago
Pepperstone Crypto: Digital assets go mainstream as investors take control of financial future
Crypto

Pepperstone Crypto: Digital assets go mainstream as investors take control of financial future

Pepperstone Crypto says digital assets are moving into the mainstream as regulation, ETFs and younger investors reshape how traders access markets.

By Donovan Jackson • 4 min read • Last week
Temenos report says five trends will reshape banking
Software-as-a-Service

Temenos report says five trends will reshape banking

Temenos and Bain warn that banks must modernise core systems, governed data and cloud architecture as AI, stablecoins and personalisation gather pace.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Last week
Stake adds portfolio chart & stock move explainers
Data Analytics

Stake adds portfolio chart & stock move explainers

Stake rolls out in-app portfolio chart and stock-move summaries as it courts retail investors seeking clearer performance and market context.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Backbase launches AI-native banking OS to unify frontline
Software-as-a-Service

Backbase launches AI-native banking OS to unify frontline

Backbase unveils AI-native Banking OS to tackle fragmented bank operations and shared customer records, targeting practical AI gains across frontline work.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
Global study finds 78% use AI for investment insights
Digital Transformation

Global study finds 78% use AI for investment insights

Study finds AI now shapes investment research for 78.3% of users, with strongest enthusiasm in the Middle East and Latin America.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Addepar opens Singapore hub to expand Asia-Pacific reach
Software-as-a-Service

Addepar opens Singapore hub to expand Asia-Pacific reach

Addepar sets up Singapore base for product engineering and commercial teams as it deepens support for clients across Asia-Pacific wealth markets.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
WealthArc launches AI agent to structure portfolio data
Digital Transformation

WealthArc launches AI agent to structure portfolio data

WealthArc unveils AI Agent to turn messy custodian records into structured portfolio data for wealth managers, backed by human review.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Stories from Other Regions

UK financial planners see AI boosting efficiency, not cuts
Digital Transformation

UK financial planners see AI boosting efficiency, not cuts

UK financial planning firms expect AI to lift efficiency through admin and support work, with only 3% planning staff cuts this year.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Broadridge AI project in Ireland to simplify disclosures
Fintech

Broadridge AI project in Ireland to simplify disclosures

Broadridge's Irish AI project aims to turn dense fund disclosures into plain English for retail investors, with IDA Ireland backing the study.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Astor raises USD $5 million to guide retail investors
Fintech

Astor raises USD $5 million to guide retail investors

Astor secures USD $5 million in seed funding as the AI adviser broadens access to portfolio guidance for everyday investors.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • 4 days ago
Citi Wealth launches AI assistant Citi Sky for US clients
Digital Transformation

Citi Wealth launches AI assistant Citi Sky for US clients

Citi Wealth rolls out AI-powered assistant for US clients, with Google DeepMind avatar tech set to support advisors on wealth platforms.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
Citi launches AI wealth assistant Citi Sky with Google
Digital Transformation

Citi launches AI wealth assistant Citi Sky with Google

Citi Wealth rolls out AI assistant Citi Sky for US clients, aiming to blend adviser support with Google-powered voice and video features.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Revolut launches Ultra premium plan in New Zealand
Virtual Private Networks

Revolut launches Ultra premium plan in New Zealand

Revolut targets affluent New Zealand customers with its Ultra plan, bundling travel perks, subscriptions and investing discounts for a monthly fee.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
FinTech Australia names Finnies finalists for 10th year
Data Protection

FinTech Australia names Finnies finalists for 10th year

FinTech Australia's 2026 Finnies shortlist spans payments, AI and web3, with 160 finalists and sector value touted at AUD $13.8 billion.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
Firenze raises GBP £6 million to expand Lombard lending
Software-as-a-Service

Firenze raises GBP £6 million to expand Lombard lending

Firenze lands GBP £6 million to scale portfolio-backed credit platform as wealth managers and banks chase faster access to client liquidity.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Standard Chartered & A*STAR launch S$15 million AI lab
Data Analytics

Standard Chartered & A*STAR launch S$15 million AI lab

Standard Chartered and A*STAR have launched a SGD$15 million Singapore AI lab to turn research into banking tools for fraud checks and faster analysis.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Raindrop reunites GBP £447 million in lost pensions
Fintech

Raindrop reunites GBP £447 million in lost pensions

Raindrop says a surge in demand helped it trace GBP £447 million in forgotten pensions in the first quarter, with use still skewed towards men.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month