Markets
APRA Highlights AI, Geopolitical Risks in May 2026 Outlook
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) released its May 2026 System Risk Outlook, noting heightened geopolitical tensions, rapid AI adoption, and growing
Payments
Payman AI Joins ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator to Advance AI‑Driven Payments for Community Banks
Payman AI, a fintech focused on AI agents that execute banking transactions, has been selected for the Independent Community Bankers of America’
Banking
TD Survey Shows Middle-Market Deal Confidence Amid Valuation Gaps
A TD Bank U.S. survey of middle‑market dealmakers at ACG DealMAX® 2026 finds that while optimism about deal activity is
Payments
CSC Survey: 89% of Firms Say In-House Tech Lags Executive Pay Needs
A new survey by CSC of 300 senior HR, rewards, and compensation leaders across Europe, Asia Pacific, and North America finds that
Payments
OnPay Integrates 401(k) with Betterment for Small Businesses
OnPay, a payroll and HR provider for small- and mid-sized businesses, has launched a 360-degree integration with Betterment at Work, a 401(
Payments
BIS Says Cross-Border Payment Fraud Needs Global Coordination
BIS says cross-border payment fraud requires stronger data sharing, AI-driven detection, pre-validation, KYC coordination, and public-private cooperation.
Fintech
BIS Says Fintech Innovation Must Improve Financial Health
BIS says digital finance can improve payments, credit, savings, and insurance, but regulators must also address fraud, overindebtedness, and risky investing.
Policy
Climate-Risk Rules Are Changing How Banks Assess Lending and Portfolio Exposure
Climate risk is becoming a credit-risk issue. For banks, climate is no longer only an ESG disclosure topic or a sustainability-department concern.
Policy
Regulatory Fragmentation Is Slowing Global Fintech and Stablecoin Expansion
Fintech is global by design, but regulation is still mostly national. That mismatch is becoming one of the biggest barriers to the
Policy
GENIUS Act Rulemaking Moves Stablecoins Toward Regulated Financial Infrastructure
Stablecoins are moving from crypto-market instruments toward regulated financial infrastructure. In April 2026, the U.S. Treasury proposed rules to implement key
