AI applications in financial services, including trading platforms, FinTech, risk management solutions, accounting systems, and wealth management technologies.
Searel Investment Alliance has launched the Searel Fintech Research Institute to advance open research in market microstructure, algorithmic fairness, and technological transparency. The institute will collaborate with universities, research centers, and regulators to promote responsible AI in financial systems.
Equifax has introduced Ignite AI Advisor, a new Agentic-AI powered analytics solution built on the Equifax Cloud and Amplify AI platform. The tool enables lenders to benchmark performance, discover growth opportunities, and make data-driven decisions using natural language interactions.
Bottomline has announced plans to launch an artificial intelligence agent named Bea within its Global Cash Management and Payments Hub. The AI tool will allow finance professionals to interact with financial data through natural language and provide predictive insights for treasury and liquidity management.
Allspring Global Investments’ 2025 retirement study shows fewer retirees and near-retirees feel financially secure, with many expressing distrust of AI but recognizing its potential for personalized financial planning.
TrustFinance has released its analysis of key financial industry trends for 2026, highlighting artificial intelligence, evolving regulations, and transparency as the main forces shaping the sector’s next phase of maturity.
Arta announced the global expansion of its Arta AI platform, adding new institutional clients including Bank of Singapore, Hong Leong Bank, and Ethivo Asset Management. The AI Sidekick tool aims to support financial advisors and wealth managers with analytics, automation, and client engagement capabilities.
Singapore Gulf Bank has chosen Fireblocks to power its secure digital asset custody and treasury operations, expanding its capabilities in regulated digital finance between fiat and cryptocurrencies.
Web Connectivity Limited, a Zywave company, has launched a new digital platform for Treaty risk placement in Bermuda, streamlining the submission process for reinsurers and brokers using ACORD standards.
Finzly has launched Agentic Galaxy, an AI-powered system embedding intelligent agents across payment processing and operations for banks and credit unions.
Finster AI has raised $15 million in combined Series A and Seed funding led by FinTech Collective and Peak XV Partners. The company plans to use the funds to expand in New York, build its team, and strengthen data and technology partnerships across the financial sector.
Alloy Partners and The Huntington National Bank have launched a new corporate venture studio aimed at accelerating innovation in fintech, payments, and financial services.
The Founders Arena has announced its fifth cohort of six startups applying AI to financial services, including STRATxAI, Finliti, Mili, bQuest, TrustStamp, and AlgoPear.
Tech Mahindra has launched a global survey report on how artificial intelligence, generative AI, and agentic intelligence are transforming the banking industry, based on insights from 150 senior executives across 25 countries.
Aduna, Deutsche Telekom, mBank, and Vonage are joining forces at the World Banking Forum in Athens to demonstrate how AI, 5G, and network APIs can enhance fraud prevention and security in digital banking.
Eightco Holdings Inc. has introduced INFINITY, a secure authentication platform designed to verify humanness and protect against AI-generated threats. Kraken has joined the pilot program to explore its use in financial services and digital asset management.
The Annual Conference of Beijing’s Financial Street Forum 2025 gathered over 6,000 participants and featured new guidance on applying large AI models in the financial industry.
HSBC has selected ValidiFI to provide advanced account validation and fraud monitoring for credit card payment accounts, using real-time data intelligence to detect suspicious activity and verify account ownership.
McKay Brothers has received minority investments from Optiver and Qube Research & Technologies to support its global data and connectivity business, while maintaining independent operations.
Happiest Minds Technologies has implemented its Agentic AI solution with Intelligent Document Processing at MUA Insurance Acceptances in South Africa, automating email and document workflows with 99.5% accuracy.
BillingPlatform has launched an AI Monetization offering to help companies manage complex consumption-based billing models for AI products and services.
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