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Transaction Banking

Citi, BofA Headline Global Finance’s Transaction Banking Awards Event

Over 150 banking executives gathered at the Sibos conference for Global Finance’s 2026 Treasury and Cash Management Awards, recognizing major wins for Citi, BofA, DBS, and ING.

Transaction Banking

Bank of America, Bradesco Test Instant Cross-Border Payments

At Sibos 2026, Bank of America announced that it had executed its first real-time payment initiated by Bradesco.

Banking

Revolut’s CEO Says US Banks Are ‘Out of Step’ With Global Consumers

Revolut US CEO Cetin Duransoy reveals plans to target globally minded and "underbanked" Americans as it builds toward becoming a primary bank.

Active Wealth Management in a Changing Global Economy

Abdulla Hashim A M Al-Sada, Senior Executive Vice President, Group Asset and Wealth Management, at QNB Group, explains that as GCC wealth expands and investment choices multiply, global diversification, active management and disciplined stewardship are becoming essential to preserving wealth and creating value across generations.

Banking

$125M UBS Fine Signals US Regulatory Shift

A $125M fine against UBS signals a major shift as U.S. regulators target systemic anti-money laundering gaps and outcome-focused compliance.

Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

More Trillion-Dollar US Banks Expected as Consolidation Accelerates

Bain forecasts that U.S. banking M&A will create up to seven trillion-dollar banks by 2030, thanks to excess capital and loose regulations.

Technology

BNP Paribas Targets $853M Value in Google Cloud Deal

French banking giant BNP Paribas SA is tying its artificial intelligence investments to well-defined financial targets, most recently projecting $853...

Banking

Sibos 2026: Digital Finance at Machine Speed

Jane Fraser and Serena Williams headline Sibos 2026 as global banking pivots from AI sandboxes to real-time deployment.

Custody Evolution in the Era of Asset Convergence

As investor demand for digital asset exposure increases, so do the demands on custodians. DBS’ Group Head of Financial Institutions, Securities & Fiduciary Services, Global Transaction Services, Ee Fong Soh, shares how the bank supports clients in the new reality of traditional and digital asset coexistence.

Banking

World’s Best Digital Banks 2026 Round 1: The Next Generation of Digital Banking Arrives

Digital portals give way to autonomous financial ecosystems.

Technology

Latin American Neobanks Take the Next Step

Latin American fintechs like Nubank and Mercado Pago are seeking full banking licenses to unlock cheaper deposits and drive growth.

Banking

Jobs Rebound While Finance-Sector Continues to Suffer

August employment report brings mixed blessings for the U.S. economy.

Banking

People on the Move: EIF, Barclays, Standard Chartered, and Julius Baer

European Investment Fund, Barclays, Standard Chartered, and Julius Baer announce key C-suite leadership appointments and executive changes.

Techcombank Doubles Down on AI and Talent to Drive Vietnam’s New Growth Phase

As Vietnam’s economy evolves towards a more digital, affluent and capital intensive future, Techcombank is investing heavily in AI, data and talent to expand beyond traditional banking. CEO Dr Jens Lottner explains how the bank is positioning itself at the centre of this next phase of growth – across wealth management, infrastructure financing and capital markets.

Banking

Revolut Fast-Tracks to Wall Street With Conditional US Charter

Revolut gets an OCC thumbs up to launch a U.S. bank, but lending ambitions are another issue.