The U.K. bank's "Scam Intelligence" tool uses Google's Gemini to analyze images and texts for red flags, aiming to reduce losses from authorized push payment fraud.
The latest generation of anti-money-laundering software uses agentic AI to help alleviate AML alert fatigue. Experts say this use of the technology is promising, though they offer some caveats.
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Will AI erase jobs? How can you jumpstart a stagnant career? And what's the latest with real-time transaction processing? The industry's top executives will gather on March 27 and 28 in Hollywood, Florida, to dive into these issues and many others.
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Legal and accounting firms accustomed to accepting payments online during the pandemic are moving back to accepting in-person payments, with a modern twist.
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Klarna, the Swedish fintech that was once Europe's most valuable startup, is moving forward with plans for a potential U.S. listing that could be one of the largest listings this year, according to people familiar with the matter.
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Investors stuck with their retirement savings plans in 2010, according to the Investment Company Institute, basing its findings on data from more than 23 million defined contribution accounts.
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SunTrust Banks Inc. on Wednesday announced that it bought a San Francisco wealth manager that focuses on clients including professional athletes.
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Retail investors have access to a lot of information about the municipal bond market. Maybe too much information?
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While regulation and nonbank competition are spooking some banks, others believe low funding costs and the right relationships can help them succeed.
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Mark Calabria said he wants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to take preliminary steps by Jan. 1 toward exiting conservatorship.
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From data analytics to focusing on a service culture and more, here's a look at how technology is radically remaking lending.
The blockchain could move from testing to reality, APIs are likely to expand, and more functions will move to the cloud as banks look for ways to fend off fintechs in 2016.
Royal Bank of Canada reorganizes its executive leadership ranks; pending startup BankMiami gets approval from Florida's Office of Financial Regulation; Rize Credit Union's Julio Jimenez-Wenz joins Nevada Commission on Minority Affairs; and more.
The U.K. axed its payments regulator in an effort to reduce red tape as part of the prime minister's Plan for Growth. The move was lauded by industry, but some are concerned the FCA won't give payments the attention they deserve.
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Refining internal processes and reassessing daily workflows is more important than ever at a time when bankers are frequently asked to do more with less.
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Inflated home values were already making homeownership unattainable for millions of Americans; now it's interest rates. To change this dynamic, we need some creative thinking.
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Congress will eventually turn its attention to the fact that taxpayers are subsidizing payments to large financial institutions.
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The acquisition of the prime-focused U.S. fintech is expected to boost Barclays' return on tangible equity and digital capabilities starting in 2027.
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The payment company launched new tools for merchants and entered artificial intelligence collaborations with OpenAI and Mastercard ahead of the company's second quarter earnings, which beat analyst expectations.
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A proposal from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency would roll back Biden-era recovery planning rules for banks, leaving them with broad discretion to determine their own recovery protocols.
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Capital One, PNC, Truist and, U.S. Bancorp are urging regulators to cut duplicative calculations and align U.S. rules with global standards, a longstanding preference for banks but one that will likely find a warm reception from a deregulation-focused Trump administration.
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In an environment of persistent economic unease, banks have a unique opportunity to help small businesses, Sekou Kaalund, U.S. Bank's head of branch and small business banking, said at American Banker's 2025 Small Business Banking conference.
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A national bank charter will help UBS Bank USA to expand offerings for wealth management clients, according a company memo.
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Banks and credit unions are steering away from stablecoins chiefly due to lack of customer demand, per new American Banker research.
The two companies are collaborating on making the digital asset private for payroll and other business transactions. While it's unusual, as the most well-known stablecoins are on public ledgers, tech firms are warming to the idea.
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