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Marqeta has embedded an AI-driven risk score into its Real-Time Decisioning tool, aiming to curb payment fraud and reduce false declines.

British Business Bank joins HarbourVest-led USD $170 million 9fin round as the London fintech tops USD $1 billion and eyes US growth.

Codenotary unveils AgentMon to help Chief Information Officers and security teams track AI agent behaviour, costs and policy risks.

US banks and regulators are urged to adopt passkeys, mobile driving licences and tougher verification as generative AI fuels deepfake fraud.

Hyperlayer names Chief Operating Officer Louise Chan and investor Barry O'Callaghan to its board after a GBP £30 million fundraising drive.

Wise rolls out UK current account with lounge access, youth cards and sterling returns as it targets more everyday banking use.

Smart Communications taps Satish Shenoy as Senior Vice President to broaden global alliances and speed partner-led growth across regulated sectors.

FICO says banks should use dynamic profiling to flag vulnerable customers earlier, as UK unemployment hits 5.2% and pressure grows under FCA rules.

GoCardless and Jellyfish Energy complete first live recurring Pay by Bank test, opening the open banking model to business energy billing.

Thunes has won the Best Cross-Border Payment Solution award at the MPE Awards 2026 after judges praised its global reach, FX pricing and compliance platform.

MVSI launches AIQ SiteScanner to help payment firms spot merchants using cloaking, redirects and other tactics to evade Mastercard and Visa rules.

Eltropy expands AI platform for credit unions with secure identity checks and account service tools to handle routine banking tasks in one conversation.

Codenotary unveils AgentX to automate Linux security operations across hybrid cloud and on-premises systems while keeping administrators in control.

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

AI demand is forcing a rethink of cloud strategy as NTT DATA finds most firms still lag on investment, modernisation and security.

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

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

Bain and Cambridge Judge team up for a confidential forum of more than 50 women finance chiefs, tackling AI, geopolitics and leadership strategy.

Theia Insights raises USD $8 million in Series A to expand AI-driven market mapping as it targets banks, asset managers and private markets.

Ledger rolls out on-premise HSM for banks, custodians and stablecoin issuers seeking tighter control of digital asset keys.