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Visa expands agentic commerce testing with NZ banks
Digital Transformation

Visa expands agentic commerce testing with NZ banks

Visa brings major New Zealand banks into programme testing AI-led payments, aiming to support secure agent-driven transactions across platforms.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Thunes launches real-time bank transfers into New Zealand
Fintech

Thunes launches real-time bank transfers into New Zealand

Thunes widens Asia-Pacific reach with real-time New Zealand bank transfers, giving businesses and consumers faster local-currency settlement.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month

Global Stories

Open banking stories

Agentic era and the UI transition
Digital Transformation

Agentic era and the UI transition

Agentic commerce is forcing firms to rethink websites, as AI agents bypass ads and clicks for API-driven transactions.

By Ned Shawa • 5 min read • Last month
When identity becomes the payment rail
Data Protection

When identity becomes the payment rail

EU wallet rules could turn digital identity into the next payments backbone, forcing banks to rethink onboarding, fraud and customer trust.

By Martin Zeisel • 3 min read • Last month

Stories from Other Regions

Open banking stories

Women in Collaboration hosts London finance leaders
Digital Transformation

Women in Collaboration hosts London finance leaders

Women in Collaboration gathers senior female finance leaders in London to tackle funding pressure, AI adoption and finance transformation.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Bloxley chooses Equals Money for cross-border push
Disaster Recovery

Bloxley chooses Equals Money for cross-border push

Bloxley has chosen Equals Money to power multi-currency accounts and cross-border payments as the AI-driven neobank prepares a European launch.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
CDR reforms could add AUD $1.2 billion, study says
Data Protection

CDR reforms could add AUD $1.2 billion, study says

CDR reforms on consent, representatives and small bank exemptions could add AUD $1.2 billion annually by 2035, modelling says.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Wise gains Payments Canada membership to target RTR
Fintech

Wise gains Payments Canada membership to target RTR

Wise wins Payments Canada membership, paving the way for a bid to join the Real-Time Rail and boost faster, cheaper transfers for Canadians.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Ant International launches PayTo service for Australian SMEs
Fintech

Ant International launches PayTo service for Australian SMEs

Ant International and Citi are targeting Australian export SMEs with a real-time PayTo option, aiming to ease cash flow and speed cross-border top-ups.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
CFIT wins GBP £1 million from Treasury & NatWest deal
Data Analytics

CFIT wins GBP £1 million from Treasury & NatWest deal

CFIT secures GBP £1 million Treasury backing and NatWest partnership to accelerate UK fintech work on SMEs, AI, smart data and financial inclusion.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
FinTech Australia names Finnies finalists for 10th year
Data Protection

FinTech Australia names Finnies finalists for 10th year

FinTech Australia's 2026 Finnies shortlist spans payments, AI and web3, with 160 finalists and sector value touted at AUD $13.8 billion.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
Persona integrates ConnectID for privacy-first age checks
Data Protection

Persona integrates ConnectID for privacy-first age checks

Persona taps ConnectID to let Australian firms verify users' ages through banks, avoiding passport uploads as child-safety rules tighten.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Plaid says AI is reshaping consumer finance expectations
Data Protection

Plaid says AI is reshaping consumer finance expectations

Half of US consumers now expect AI to help manage money, as Plaid says finance apps must offer more guidance, transparency and human oversight.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
CFIT says financial health tools could unlock GBP £5 billion
Fintech

CFIT says financial health tools could unlock GBP £5 billion

CFIT says financial health tools could help lenders back more SMEs, with improved readiness and data sharing unlocking GBP £5 billion in annual lending.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Dext adds payroll to UK payments product for Xero users
Software-as-a-Service

Dext adds payroll to UK payments product for Xero users

Dext expands UK payments platform with payroll, scheduled runs and credit note handling as it deepens ties to Xero users.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
Paymentology enters Australia via Change Financial deal
Fintech

Paymentology enters Australia via Change Financial deal

Paymentology teams up with Change Financial to tap Australia's booming digital payments market, as mobile wallets and card programmes gain pace.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
Mid-sized fintech firms squeezed out as funding tightens
Fintech

Mid-sized fintech firms squeezed out as funding tightens

Fintech's middle tier is under strain as tighter funding, heavier regulation and AI-driven competition favour big platforms and fresh startups.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month