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Modernising Core Banking Without Compromising Resilience
At Sibos 2026, Red Hat and Kyndryl reveal how banks can balance AI innovation with core system resilience and embedded trust.
First Citizens Bank to collaborate with NCR Atleos to provide ATM access at Target stores nationwide
RALEIGH, N.C. -– First Citizens Bank today announced an agreement with NCR Atleos to provide clients with surcharge-free access to ATMs at more than 2,000 Target stores. The nationwide rollout provides First Citizens’ customers with a flexible, convenient, and secure way to…
SEC and AMF Announce Supervisory MOU To Enhance Cooperation for Investment Advisers and Investment Service Providers
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the French Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) announced that they have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) designed to facilitate consultation and information-sharing in the…
51% of new online spending in emerging markets will come from consumers 45+, WDL and EBANX report
CURITIBA, BRAZIL, October 20, 2026 – Long fueled by younger, mobile-first consumers, e-commerce in emerging markets is entering a demographic transition that will reshape it over the next ten years. According to a new study by World Data Lab (WDL) and EBANX, a global technology…
SEC, FSA Hold Autumn Financial Regulatory Dialogue
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Financial Services Agency of Japan (FSA) convened the Autumn SEC-FSA Financial Regulatory Dialogue in Tokyo on Oct. 19, 2026.The SEC–FSA Dialogue builds upon longstanding efforts between the two…
ESMA specifies requirements to facilitate safe use of post-trade risk reduction services
ESMA specifies requirements to facilitate safe use of post-trade risk reduction services 20 October 2026 Guidelines and Technical standards Post Trading The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, has outlined the…
Agentic AI and Instant Payments: How Can Banks Reduce Fragmentation?
At Sibos 2026, the Euro Banking Association shares the ways in which banks can combat agentic AI disintermediation and reduce European payment fragmentation. How agentic AI could reshape bank brands and customer loyalty.
FINMA approves Switzerland’s first Bitcoin ETF
The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority FINMA has approved the first retail fund to invest directly in Bitcoin, prioritising investor protection and transparency.
U.S. Bank launches payment switch to help customers move recurring bills with ease
With just a few taps, customers get increased visibility, better management and more benefits U.S. Bank Payment Switch: Key Facts Payment Switch allows clients to seamlessly move recurring bills and subscriptions to a U.S. Bank debit or credit card with a few simple steps within…
SEC Announces Roundtable on Machine-Understandable Data in the Age of Super Intelligence
The Securities and Exchange Commission announced today that it will host a roundtable on November 9, 2026, to discuss the use of machine-understandable data and Super Intelligence (SI) and related risks and costs.“In the age of SI, high-quality…
WTW launches RiskAgility Financial Modeller with expanded agentic capabilities
GLOBAL, October 19, 2026 — WTW (NASDAQ: WTW) has announced the next-generation AI Assistant for RiskAgility Financial Modeller (FM), its flagship life modelling and financial reporting platform. The integration of semi-autonomous agentic capabilities in RiskAgility FM moves…
Softtek analiza las claves para una inteligencia artificial más transparente y comprensible en la Justicia y el Sector Público
Madrid, 19 de octubre de 2026.- La adopción de la inteligencia artificial en la Administración de Justicia y el Sector Público ha alcanzado un punto de inflexión donde la ciudadanía y los operadores jurídicos exigen el fin de las ‘cajas negras’ algorítmicas, un escenario marcado…
Tackling Fraud and Accelerating Real-Time Payments: Insights From the Philippines
With both a global and Philippines lens on account-to-account payments, this interview provides insights and predictions for the instant economy and how to keep consumers, businesses and the ecosystem safe.
Building the future of finance in the age of AI
Jessica Rusu, FCA chief data, information and intelligence officerat Bloomberg's UK Policy Series. The Mills ReviewThat is why we commissioned the Mills Review, published in July, focused on how AI could reshape retail financial services by 2030.Some developments we anticipated…
State of Fintech 2026: Why FinTech and Why Now?
In December 2016, we published our first article on this magazine. The title was: why FinTech and Why now (still available here). In the article, we were highlighting that technological innovation is an evolutionary force in business, politics and even culture; in the industry…
Updation integrates with U.S. Bank to help dealerships modernize payments and financial operations
Collaboration combines Updation’s AI-powered dealership operations platform with U.S. Bank embedded payments capabilities Key Takeaways U.S. Bank and Updation, an AI-powered accounts payable, vendor management and contract management platform built for automotive dealerships,…
EBA E-mail alert 16 October, 2026
EBA E-mail alert 16 October, 2026 Date 16/10/2026 Anonymous (not verified) Fri, 10/16/2026 - 17:00 Final Q&As 2026_7854 Incoherent formulae on the validation rule v0478_m 2026_7867 Validity of validation rule v903610
Can Agentic AI Transform Corporate Banking Self-Service Experiences?
At Sibos 2026, Pega’s Steve Morgan talks about banks can leveraging agentic AI to deliver seamless corporate self-service experiences.
Federal Reserve Board announces termination of enforcement actions with Gardner Bancshares, Inc. and Small Business Bank
Federal Reserve Board announces termination of enforcement actions with Gardner Bancshares, Inc. and Small Business Bank
Aktualisierte Sanktionsmeldung: ISIL (Da'esh) und Al-Kaida
Das Staatssekretariat für Wirtschaft (SECO) hat eine Änderung der Liste der sanktionierten natürlichen Personen, Unternehmen und Organisationen der Verordnung vom 21. März 2025 über Massnahmen gegenüber Personen und Organisationen, die mit den Organisationen ISIL (Da'esh) und…
New Q&As available
New Q&As available 16 October 2026 CCP Digital Finance and Innovation The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU's securities markets regulator, has published the following question and answer: European crowdfunding service providers for business Crowdfunding…
LIBOR/EURIBOR-related bans
The FCA has reviewed its regulatory action against individuals whose convictions have recently been overturned by the Court of Appeal.As these convictions formed the basis on which the FCA took its action, we have revoked the bans of Colin Bermingham, Philippe Moryoussef,…
ESMA finalises the review of guidelines on the delay in disclosure of inside information
ESMA finalises the review of guidelines on the delay in disclosure of inside information 16 October 2026 Guidelines and Technical standards Market Abuse Market Integrity Simplification and Burden Reduction The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial…
One year to go for T+1 settlement: the regulatory framework is complete, now let’s make it happen
One year to go for T+1 settlement: the regulatory framework is complete, now let’s make it happen 16 October 2026 Guidelines and Technical standards Post Trading Press Releases The European Union (EU) will switch to T+1 settlement on 11 October 2027. Ahead of the transition, the…
Basel Committee finalises measures to address window-dressing in the G-SIB framework and consults on G-SIB methodology review
The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision today published final amendments to address window dressing in the G-SIB framework and a consultation on the G-SIB methodology review.
