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UK Open Banking Surpasses 100B API Calls, 1B Payments

WealthAi Tackles Wealth Management’s AI Infrastructure Crisis

OCC Rejects bunq, Wise Charters Over Compliance, Operational Flaws
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OCC Rejects Bunq’s US Bank Charter Application
Compliance officers reviewing bank documents. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) rejected Bunq’s application for...
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Ant International Raises $1.2 Billion for AI-Driven Settlement Infrastructure
In contrast, modern fintech networks like Alipay+ offer near real-time settlement through API-based execution and...

UK Launches New Scheme to Boost Commercial Open Banking
Close-up of man holding a smartphone and credit card, making an online payment indoors. Photo:...

FCA Overhauls IPO Rules to Boost Londons Competitive Edge
FCA regulatory reform meeting. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has removed key restrictions governing initial...

WealthAi Tackles Wealth Management’s AI Infrastructure Crisis
As of 2026, the industry is grappling with existential regulatory and systemic risks. Photo: Sadi Hockmuller/Pexels Wealth management firms are facing a structural "infrastructure cliff," and WealthAi is...

Stablecoin issuers face new regulatory hurdles


Visa cleared to set up China clearinghouse


Banks and fintechs pioneer AI-driven cross-border payments in Asia
DBS and Stripe’s partnership expands AI-driven cross-border payment systems across Asia-Pacific, combining regional liquidity networks with Stripe’s infrastructure. Photo: Anita Kieseler/Pexels DBS and Stripe have agreed to a memorandum of...

CREA Lowers 2026 Home Sales, Prices
Fixed mortgage rates have risen sharply since early September, prompting CREA’s forecast revision. The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) has revised its expectations for home sales and prices in 2026...

Japanese stimulus boosts Topix rally
The Topix index climbed about 20% in dollar terms, now trading roughly 600 basis points ahead of the S&P 500. Analysts at investment banks say that the Japanese government's stimulus...

Rising bond yields undermine diversification for retirees
Long-dated bonds have traditionally formed the "40" portion of a 60/40 mix, serving as the stabilizing force in retirement portfolios. Weaker protection and weaker returns Prolonged periods of higher rates...

CFS introduces Retirement Income Optimiser feature
Centrelink assesses eligible members' balances before receiving a lifetime pension. Colonial First State (CFS) has rolled out a new superannuation feature that could affect how Centrelink assesses eligible members’ balances...

Yield curve shift brings market relief
Over 20 years of government bond data were analyzed for yield curve insights. A quantitative analyst was recently asked to investigate the optimum place to invest on the yield curve...
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Canada Seeks Innovative EU Partnership, Not Membership
Canada explores a stronger economic and security partnership with the EU, focusing on innovation without seeking membership.

Meloni’s Italy: Stability, but economic reforms lag
Meloni's Italy achieves stability yet struggles with economic reforms, impacting its long-term growth.

Ireland Takes EU Council Lead Amid Budget Talks
Ireland EU budget negotiations intensify as Dublin leads the EU Council Presidency, steering the long‑term budget and market...

EU prepares to regulate powerful AI models
EU prepares to regulate powerful AI models with new rules starting August 2, including fines up to 3%...

Europe Faces Key Strategic Challenges Ahead
Europe faces key strategic challenges ahead in security and development, says economic forum, focusing on stability in times...

Lawyers at Migranteu outlined the main benefits of repatriation programs
In a number of European countries, citizenship can be obtained based on the applicant’s origin, previous citizenship, or...

Von der Leyen addresses European crisis cycle
Ursula von der Leyen addresses the European crisis cycle during her State of the Union address amid rising...

Europe’s AI Future: Three Steps to Success
Address the widening AI skills gap in Europe to avoid economic bottlenecks and ensure future success.

Avios and gilts reveal hidden default risks
Avios default risk is highlighted as British Airways trims its points liability, showing how airlines and governments can...

Yield curve shift brings market relief
Yield curve shift brings market relief with potential benefits for investors seeking rolldown gains on bonds.


