Revolut steps up Lithuania controls after surge in suspicious reports
Lithuanian authorities say Revolut generated about 80,000 suspicious transaction reports last year, intensifying scrutiny of the f...
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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HeirWealth launches MCP server for adviser AI workflows
The opt-in tool lets HeirWealth Atlas firms query consolidated client data through MCP-compatible AI assistants, the company said.
By Rafael Ortiz 1 month agoMonzo adds ClearScore tool for automated debt consolidation
The UK digital bank says the service can identify and repay existing borrowing directly with lenders, with representative APRs of...
By Rafael Ortiz 1 month agoAI reporting tools face scrutiny over auditability risks
VectorPeak founder Vallikat Peethamber says finance teams need traceable AI systems as regulators increase attention on model use...
By Rafael Ortiz 1 month agoPNC begins phased rollout of rebuilt mobile banking app
PNC says its redesigned mobile app will reach all clients by the end of summer, after initial access in several markets and for co...
By Rafael Ortiz 1 month ago
AI startup shares enter some San Francisco home sale talks
Some San Francisco home sellers are seeking OpenAI or Anthropic equity as local housing demand rises, The New York Times reported.
By Rafael Ortiz 1 month agoDun & Bradstreet adds AI credit workflows to Databricks
The tools use D&B’s Commercial Graph inside Databricks to support credit origination, policy testing and portfolio risk monitoring...
By Rafael Ortiz 1 month ago
Sallyport invests in Louisiana pipeline remediation firm Submar
Sallyport’s undisclosed investment in Submar is the third platform deal for its flagship Sallyport Partners Fund, PE Hub reported.
By Rafael Ortiz 1 month agoEquifax agrees $750mn deal for Mexican credit bureau Círculo
The US credit data group plans to buy Círculo de Crédito, expanding in Mexico’s consumer and commercial credit market.
By Rafael Ortiz 1 month agoAlipay adds AI agents to Tap devices used by offline merchants
Alipay says its Tap network now connects merchants to Xiaoyu, an AI agent for operations analysis, marketing, membership tools and...
By Rafael Ortiz 1 month ago
Tikehau sees defence asset mergers as route to European scale
Tikehau Capital expects a defence transaction by early next year as it assesses cross-border asset combinations, PE Hub reported.
By Rafael Ortiz 1 month agoAustralia sets national vision for account-to-account payments
The A2A Payments Roundtable says its framework will guide infrastructure used for wages, welfare, bills, taxes and everyday transf...
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