FinregE executive says compliance is becoming a competitive asset
Paul Lyon argues that RegTech can turn regulatory work from a cost centre into a trust and growth tool for financial firms.
By Rafael Ortiz 1 month agoFintech Correspondent
Rafael Ortiz
Rafael covers payments, banking infrastructure, and the software eating financial services. Former product lead at a payments processor.
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By Rafael Ortiz 1 month agoSantander UK freezes branch closures until 2028
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By Rafael Ortiz 1 month agoCapital One releases VulnHunter code-scanning AI on GitHub
The bank says the open source tool found and helped fix vulnerabilities across thousands of internal repositories.
By Rafael Ortiz 1 month agoNatural secures $30mn Series A for AI agent payments infrastructure
The US fintech has now raised more than $40mn as it builds wallets, payments tools and credit products for AI agents.
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US lawmakers urge Trump to counter EU digital rules on tech
Sixteen members of Congress asked President Donald Trump to consider fees or restrictions if the EU does not change digital polici...
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US credit applications rise as households keep payment options open
New York Fed and PYMNTS data show consumers remain cautious on spending while continuing to use credit as a flexible funding tool.
By Rafael Ortiz 1 month ago
Altman to brief US officials on OpenAI models and work
Bloomberg reported that Sam Altman will meet White House officials and lawmakers as OpenAI presses for a more unified US approach...
By Rafael Ortiz 1 month ago
State challenges complicate federal approvals for corporate finance chiefs
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