Lender OakNorth to originate $1.5B in 2025
London-based online lender OakNorth has originated over $1 billion since making its U.S. market debut in July 2024. Small- and...
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Bank of America, U.S. Bank digital status tools set them apart
Use of digital status platforms by Bank of America and U.S. Bank is setting the big banks apart from other...
SMB interest in AI holds steady amid market uncertainty
Small business owners' interest in AI technologies is growing despite waning market confidence. (Courtesy/Canva) Seventy-five percent of SMB owners plan...
CFPB could ‘water down’ open banking rule, founder says
Since Donald Trump took office on Jan. 20, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has seen significant transformation. (Courtesy/Bloomberg) Actions by...
New SmartBiz Bank to launch a deposit product
SmartBiz Bank will launch a deposit product this year. The bank, formerly SmartBiz Loans, launched March 17 following the company’s...
HSBC launches tariff tool to aid SMBs
As tariff-related pressures mount, HSBC is launching a trade financing and payments solution to help businesses conduct cross-border trade. Businesses...
Over 25% of institutions will deploy agentic AI this year
Agentic AI is becoming commonplace in financial services as tech providers emerge with end-to-end agentic frameworks. (Courtesy/Canva Dream Lab) More...
AI writes up to 30% of code at Microsoft, CEO says
Despite recent reports sounding alarms about big tech pulling back on AI-driven data center capital expenditures, executives have calmed the...
Inside Chase’s AI strategy for SMBs
Chase is using technology and AI to address key pain points for SMBs, such as cash flow, staffing and revenue...
Stripe brings stablecoin accounts to more than 100 countries
Stripe Inc. is launching stablecoin-funded accounts in more than 100 countries, allowing merchants to hold funds and pay vendors internationally....
