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Shield updates archive for banks with cheaper storage
Storage

Shield updates archive for banks with cheaper storage

Shield rolls out archive overhaul for banks, promising up to 50% lower storage costs and smoother multi-petabyte migrations.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Sat, 28th Mar 2026
Visa launches subscription manager for recurring payments
Crypto

Visa launches subscription manager for recurring payments

Visa rolls out enhanced Subscription Manager for issuers, letting banks offer in-app controls for recurring payments as subscription spending surges.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
MindBridge launches API hub to tighten enterprise finances
Data Analytics

MindBridge launches API hub to tighten enterprise finances

MindBridge rolls out Developer Portal with 130 API endpoints as finance teams push to embed continuous AI-driven controls into enterprise systems.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
AbbeyAutoline signs data deal to boost motor cover
Data Protection

AbbeyAutoline signs data deal to boost motor cover

AbbeyAutoline turns to LexisNexis data in bid to widen insurer appetite and improve motor cover choice in Northern Ireland.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
InDebted launches API for AI collections compliance
Software-as-a-Service

InDebted launches API for AI collections compliance

InDebted unveils a standalone API to check AI-written debt collection messages in real time, flag vulnerability and create audit trails.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Bank of America rolls out AI meeting system for advisers
Digital Transformation

Bank of America rolls out AI meeting system for advisers

Bank of America's wealth units deploy an AI meeting system for advisers, with the lender saying it could save up to four hours per client meeting.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Sat, 28th Mar 2026
Rhinebeck Bank taps MANTL for digital account opening
Digital Transformation

Rhinebeck Bank taps MANTL for digital account opening

Rhinebeck Bank turns to MANTL to speed business and retail account opening as the community lender pushes wider digital transformation.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Sat, 28th Mar 2026
Deloitte Canada, Stablecorp back QCAD stablecoin push
Crypto

Deloitte Canada, Stablecorp back QCAD stablecoin push

Deloitte Canada and Stablecorp team up on QCAD stablecoin infrastructure for banks as Canada readies a clearer rulebook on digital payments.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Sat, 28th Mar 2026
YEO Messaging & C86 launch crisis chat for UK firms
Data Protection

YEO Messaging & C86 launch crisis chat for UK firms

YEO Messaging and C86 team up to offer identity-checked crisis communications as UK resilience rules and cyber reporting deadlines tighten.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
360 Business Law launches AI contract review for telecoms
Unified Communications

360 Business Law launches AI contract review for telecoms

360 Business Law unveils AI contract review for telecoms, claiming up to 70% faster turnaround and tailored risk checks for busy legal teams.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
FIFAI panel report sets "AGILE" guide for AI in finance
Data Protection

FIFAI panel report sets "AGILE" guide for AI in finance

Canadian regulators urge financial firms to tighten AI safeguards as a new AGILE framework flags fraud, supply-chain and stability risks.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
FICO names Sol Rashidi keynote speaker for World 2026
Data Analytics

FICO names Sol Rashidi keynote speaker for World 2026

FICO taps former AWS executive Sol Rashidi to headline World 2026 as the conference spotlights AI, fraud prevention and risk in banking.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
Progress adds eIDAS signatures to ShareFile in UK, EU
Software-as-a-Service

Progress adds eIDAS signatures to ShareFile in UK, EU

Progress adds eIDAS-compliant signatures to ShareFile for UK and EU customers, aiming to streamline regulated document workflows and audit trails.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Monument to tokenise retail deposits on Midnight blockchain
Data Protection

Monument to tokenise retail deposits on Midnight blockchain

Monument to tokenise GBP £250 million of retail deposits on Midnight blockchain in UK first, keeping savings protected and interest-bearing.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
T-REX Network & Zama add privacy to tokenised assets
Data Protection

T-REX Network & Zama add privacy to tokenised assets

T-REX Network and Zama team up to encrypt trading and settlement on public blockchain rails for tokenised assets, targeting institutional privacy.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
UK accountants adopt AI hybrid model to ease staff shortages
Digital Transformation

UK accountants adopt AI hybrid model to ease staff shortages

UK accountancy firms adopt AI-led hybrid models with offshore teams as staffing shortages and new tax rules threaten up to GBP £4 billion in fees.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Revolut posts USD $2.3b profit, 99% NZ revenue growth
Fintech

Revolut posts USD $2.3b profit, 99% NZ revenue growth

Revolut's 2025 results show surging customer balances, stronger transaction volumes and rapid New Zealand growth as it expands its banking reach.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Airwallex names Sir Bill English chair of New Zealand board
Software-as-a-Service

Airwallex names Sir Bill English chair of New Zealand board

Airwallex appoints Sir Bill English as chair of its New Zealand board as the fintech expands local services and says annual payment flows have surged.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026