Martini.ai's New Agent & Global AI Financial Innovations - Finance AI Weekly #8
March 31, 2025 -
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In recent developments, martini.ai has launched its Financials Agent, an AI tool designed to streamline credit risk analysis by automating data extraction and risk identification. Meanwhile, Standard Chartered has rolled out SC GPT, a Generative AI tool aimed at boosting efficiency and client engagement across 41 global markets.
On the productivity front, Goldman Sachs is expanding its AI initiatives with the introduction of the GS AI Platform and GS AI Assistant, a generative AI chatbot to enhance operations. In Hong Kong, OCBC Bank has made strides by launching A.I. Oscar, an AI stock picker providing trading ideas on Hong Kong stocks through email, marking a first in the region's banking sector.
Goldman Sachs Expands AI Use for Productivity
Goldman Sachs is advancing its AI strategy to improve productivity and efficiency. The firm is introducing the GS AI Platform and GS AI Assistant, a generative AI chatbot, to support its operations. Read more
World Network and Visa Discuss Stablecoin Integration
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Polyguard Launches Real-Time Defense Against Deepfakes
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Sympera AI Secures $10M to Enhance Banking with AI
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Malaysian Banks Block RM399 Million in Fraud with AI
In 2024, Malaysian banks prevented over RM399 million in fraudulent transactions, according to Bank Negara Malaysia. This success is due to enhanced security measures and AI-driven fraud detection systems. Read more
Rogo Uses Amazon Bedrock for Secure AI in Finance
Rogo is utilizing Amazon Bedrock to create a secure AI platform aimed at enhancing productivity and compliance in the financial sector. This collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) focuses on integrating advanced AI capabilities while maintaining data security. Read more
Yiren Digital Partners with klikUMKM for AI Financial Solutions in Indonesia
Yiren Digital Ltd. has announced a joint venture with klikUMKM and PT. Artha Digital Investama to offer AI-driven financial services in Indonesia. The collaboration aims to improve financial inclusion using advanced technology and local expertise, with operations set to begin in 2025. Read more
FacePhi Launches AI Platform for Money Mule Detection
FacePhi has introduced a new AI platform designed to detect money mule accounts and prevent financial fraud, enhancing digital identity verification for banks. Read more
SEC Hosts AI Roundtable in Financial Industry
The SEC held a roundtable on March 27, 2025, in Washington D.C. to discuss AI developments and risks in the financial sector, led by Acting Chairman Mark T. Uyeda. Read more
Charm Security Raises $8M to Tackle AI Scams
Israeli startup Charm Security has secured $8 million in Seed funding to develop an AI-driven platform to prevent AI-powered financial scams. Read more
Fiserv CEO Plans AI Use for Social Security Fraud Detection
Frank Bisignano, CEO of Fiserv, intends to implement AI to detect fraud in the Social Security Administration, aiming to improve fraud identification without impacting benefits. Read more
Oscilar Launches AI Platform for Risk Management
Oscilar has introduced a new AI Agent platform aimed at enhancing risk management by autonomously identifying and adapting to threats. Read more
RockFi Secures €18m in Series A Funding
French fintech RockFi has raised €18 million in a Series A round to expand its wealth management services, aiming to manage €1 billion in assets by 2026. Read more
Conning's 2025 Study on AI in Insurance Fraud
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OpenAI Projects Revenue Growth to $12.7 Billion by 2025
OpenAI forecasts its revenue will more than triple to $12.7 billion in 2025, driven by its paid AI software. The company is also facing increased competition in the generative AI space. Read more
Endless Partners with University of Surrey for Web3 and AI
Endless has partnered with the University of Surrey to advance innovations in Web3 and AI technologies. Read more
9fin Acquires Bond Radar to Expand Market Coverage
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Western Union Partners with HCLTech for AI Platform
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Permutable AI Launches LLM-Based Trading Platform
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Flowpay Raises €30M from Fasanara Capital for SME Lending
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ClearGrid Secures $10 Million for AI in Debt Collection
ClearGrid has received $10 million in funding to develop AI solutions for improving debt collection in the MENA region. Read more
Metro Bank Partners with Covecta for Loan Processing
UK-based Metro Bank has teamed up with Covecta to improve efficiency in its loan processing through AI technology. Read more
Lloyds Banking Group Partners with Cambridge Spark for AI Training
Lloyds Banking Group has partnered with Cambridge Spark to enhance AI capabilities among its senior management. The initiative involves training 200 executives as part of Lloyds' strategy to integrate AI across its operations. Read more
Intellect Design Arena and LTIMindtree Partner for Financial Services
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Polyguard Unveils AI Defense System Against Financial Fraud
Startup Polyguard has launched a real-time defense system aimed at tackling AI-driven financial fraud and deepfakes, integrating with call center software and tools like Zoom. Read more
Twin Launches AI Invoice Operator for Qonto
Paris-based startup Twin has launched its first AI agent, Invoice Operator, to automate invoice retrieval for Qonto customers, enhancing efficiency with OpenAI's CUA model. Read more
martini.ai Launches AI Tool for Credit Risk Analysis
martini.ai has introduced Financials Agent, an AI-powered tool for instant financial risk reports from uploaded documents, enhancing credit professionals' efficiency. Read more
Standard Chartered Launches AI Tool SC GPT Globally
On March 27, 2025, Standard Chartered launched SC GPT, a Generative AI tool to enhance efficiency and client engagement across 41 markets, focusing on responsible AI use. Read more
OCBC Bank Introduces AI Stock Picker in Hong Kong
OCBC Bank has launched A.I. Oscar, an AI stock picker, marking a first in the Hong Kong banking sector. The tool offers customers trading ideas on Hong Kong stocks through email, using advanced data analysis. Read more
Provenir's AI Platform Featured in Datos Insights Report
Provenir has shared insights on its AI Decisioning Platform, which supports over 145 financial institutions in managing fraud and credit risk. The report by Datos Insights outlines the platform's capabilities, including low-code configuration and a marketplace of over 150 data providers. Read more
PIMFA and Morningstar Launch AI Tech Sprint for Wealth Management
The PIMFA WealthTech and Morningstar have started an AI Tech Sprint to tackle operational challenges in wealth management. FinTech firms can showcase their AI solutions at the Morningstar Investment Conference UK in 2025. Read more
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