Regulatory technology stories
Merchants and banks are demanding better payment reliability as The Power 50 names 40 companies and 10 figures in its 2026 ranking.
Tighter oversight is pushing card sponsorship beyond market entry, with RS2 arguing firms now need stronger controls over processing, fraud and settlement.
Its London move puts Sapiens closer to insurers and talent as ADIA becomes a significant minority shareholder in the software group.
Enterprises can now move AI workloads between environments as the company broadens AWS ties and adds controls aimed at easing supplier dependence.
Knowledge gaps and sustainability concerns are still holding back wider adoption, even as 73% of Web3 professionals back blockchain for enterprise security.
Privacy fears over centralised ID checks are set to deepen as Aztec Labs brings ZKPassport in-house for wider use.
Rising workloads and weak systems are leaving governance teams with more compliance risk and little room to manage AI oversight.
The tie-up could let banks and asset managers move regulated securities onchain, with DTC-settled tokenised assets due in 2027.
Retailers and lenders could recover lost sales and automate compliance-heavy outreach as Talkdesk expands AI beyond inbound service tasks.
The funding comes as tighter regulation and AI-driven fraud push more online businesses to add identity checks across products and markets.
The move targets vulnerabilities in software used by large firms, as AI makes it easier to find and exploit flaws.
Despite widespread agreement on its importance, most banks still use manual adverse media checks, leaving them exposed to crime and reputation risk.
The four-year deal should help Defra replace legacy systems and speed up digital services across environmental regulation and biosecurity.
Businesses using the platform should see simpler access to accounts, cards and foreign exchange as the group unites under one brand.
Women in the UK are far less likely than men to buy crypto, with many saying they lack the confidence or know-how to start investing.
Customers can now let their own AI software place equities trades or make card purchases, but Robinhood says safeguards and limits still apply.
Customers could open deposit accounts faster, as the Tennessee lender expects automation to cut delays and reduce staff paperwork across channels.
Broader dataset analysis has helped Pinion trim a complex review from 200 hours to 150, while improving client discussions.
Institutional investors in Hong Kong and Singapore are set to gain wider access to tokenised funds, bonds and structured products through the tie-up.
Advisers at MPC Markets will get a single view across multi-broker, multi-currency holdings as the firm automates client review packs.