Banking news worldwide

An overview of news, trends and research in the Banking industry in all countries:

United States

American Planning Corp. acquired by b1Bank American Planning Corp., a Baton Rouge, LA-based consulting firm focusing on community banks, has been acquired by b1Bank, a Baton Rouge-headquartered regional bank.
14 July 2026
Turkey

DefineX expands its financial services dialogue platform across the Middle East DefineX is expanding its financial services leadership dialogue platform across the Middle East around a shared agenda: how the next era of financial services will be shaped, scaled and governed in t
30 June 2026
Saudi Arabia

The future of Saudi’s banking sector: A push for agility and digital growth The Saudi Arabian banking sector has entered a highly transformative period: Saudi banks must urgently balance rapid digital growth with aggressive cost control and strict regulatory compliance to na
10 June 2026
Europe

Stablecoins emerging as a core payments infrastructure Stablecoins have evolved from a niche crypto phenomenon into a credible component of the global payments infrastructure.
08 June 2026
Norway

Norway’s DNB Bank partners with Infosys for financial crime tech modernization DNB Bank, Norway’s largest bank, has engaged Infosys to support a large modernization program within its Financial Crime Operations department.
04 June 2026
Africa

African banks outperform global peers on financial growth, says McKinsey Africa’s banking sector has emerged as one of the most dynamic financial markets in the world, significantly outperforming global peers.
29 May 2026
Europe

Exploring where Stablecoins can add value to customer-facing payment flows Stablecoins are considered one of the key trends in the payments landscape.
29 May 2026
Europe

The evolving economics of model risk management in financial services As model inventories expand and artificial intelligence becomes more embedded, the cost of model risk management (MRM) is coming under increased scrutiny.
29 May 2026
United Arab Emirates

The algorithm is ready in financial services, but the data isn’t The UAE’s financial sector is racing ahead on AI and automation.
22 May 2026
United Arab Emirates

Core42 raises $550 million from HSBC to scale AI infrastructure in US and Europe Core42, an advisory and technology company specializing in sovereign cloud and AI infrastructure, has secured two structured trade finance facilities worth a total of $550 million.
22 May 2026
Australia

Neobanks are going mainstream globally, but Australia is taking its time Around the world, neobanks have evolved from niche players into a global force that traditional banks can no longer ignore, according to the Global Neobanking Study 2026 from Simon-Kucher.
21 May 2026
Middle East

MENA FinTech scene faces current environment from a position of structural strength MENA’s financial technology (FinTech) scene is approaching the future with optimism, despite a number of challenges exacerbated by current geopolitical uncertainty.
18 May 2026
Europe

Simon-Kucher study spotlights the rise neobanks around the world Neobanking has moved well beyond its initial status as an alternative for tech-savvy users to become a major global movement. Digital-first banks now serve more than 1.
15 May 2026
Europe

Bain & Company report: Stablecoins will lead the rewiring of wholesale banking Stablecoins and other types of digital money like tokenized deposits have transitioned from speculative crypto tools into essential strategic assets for wholesale banking, according to a new report f
15 May 2026
United States

Carissa Robb looks back on first year as SolomonEdwards Financial Services Head This month marks the one-year anniversary of Carissa Robb taking the lead of the Banking and Financial Services (BFS) practice at SolomonEdwards.
07 May 2026
Europe

‘Stablecoins the most significant shift in the architecture of money since fiat system’ The rise of stablecoins will represent the most significant shift in the architecture of money since the introduction of the fiat system.
07 May 2026
United Kingdom

KPMG and ION bring EU payee verification live at scale As EU payee verification requirements move into active enforcement, KPMG has worked with ION Treasury to bring Verification of Payee live at scale across ION’s treasury solutions.
01 May 2026
Saudi Arabia

MMJS Consulting signs sports-focused partnership with Saudi Awwal Bank MMJS Consulting, a professional services firm with offices across the region, has signed a strategic partnership with Saudi Awwal Bank.
27 April 2026
Middle East

Gulf banks demonstrating resilience – while seeking selective opportunity capture The ongoing geopolitical conflict is introducing a new layer of uncertainty and pressures for banks in the Gulf.
16 April 2026
Middle East

Bankifying the casino: How iGaming can expand into a digital financial ecosystem The most valuable casinos of the next decade will not resemble more sophisticated bonus engines.
08 April 2026

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