Joel Wamono

Cards

January 5, 2026

South Africans Move to Digital Payments: A Growing Trend

South Africans are increasingly moving to digital payments. They are leaving traditional bank cards behind and opting for digital wallets and virtual cards. This trend was especially clear during Black Friday 2025.

Banks·News

February 10, 2026

UBS deploys AI programs to unlock efficiency

Swiss banking giant UBS is accelerating its investments in artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance operational efficiency and client experience. CEO Sergio Ermotti outlined the firm’s plans to redesign both front and back-office

News

January 27, 2026

Brex CFO Erica Dorfman on the Capital One Deal

On January 22, Capital One announced its acquisition of Brex in a $5.15 billion deal that will reshape the corporate spend management landscape. This acquisition, set to close in mid-2026, will integrate

Payment Security Partnership: PayPoint and AccessPay Team Up

PayPoint has partnered with AccessPay to integrate its Confirmation of Payee (CoP) feature into AccessPay’s payments automation suite. This move aims to strengthen payment security and reduce fraud risks. Enhancing Payment Security

March 3, 2026

Banking·Companies

Three Regulatory Strategies for Banking in a Fragmented World

As the banking industry faces an increasingly fragmented world in 2026, Banking Regulatory Strategies across the EU, UK, and US are diverging significantly. Each region’s approach to Basel III, digital finance, and

March 3, 2026

Banking·Opinion

Using AI to Put the Human Back into Banking

In recent years, the financial services sector has undergone significant changes, primarily driven by digital transformation. As mobile apps take over traditional banking functions and branches become scarce, the human touch in

March 3, 2026

Banking

US Banks Tackle AI Adoption Amid Regulatory Challenges

According to a recent report by Finastra, U.S. banks are at the forefront of AI adoption, outpacing their global counterparts in terms of AI maturity. The data reveals that 65% of U.S.

February 10, 2026

Banking·Banks

Eastern Bank Rejects M&A Amid Activist Investor Pressure

Eastern Bank announced it will not pursue any further mergers or acquisitions (M&A). This decision comes despite pressure from activist investor HoldCo Asset Management. The Boston-based bank emphasized its focus on organic

January 27, 2026

Banking

4 Banking Trends to Watch in 2026

As we move into 2026, the banking sector is set for significant changes. Several banking trends from 2025, including AI adoption and mergers and acquisitions, will continue shaping the industry. Regulatory shifts

January 20, 2026

Banking·Banks

Bank M&A in 2026: Big Banks Get Bigger, Smaller Banks Struggle

In 2026, bank mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are expected to pick up significantly, reshaping the banking industry. As mid-tier and regional banks expand through acquisitions, many smaller banks—especially those with assets under

January 20, 2026

Banking·Banks

Big Banks Pursue AI Efficiencies for 2026

Major banks are betting on AI banking efficiencies as they work to streamline operations and enhance productivity in 2026. Top executives at BNY, Bank of America, Citi, and others recently discussed their

January 20, 2026

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NAB Shares Rise to A$42.40 Ahead of CPI and February Update

Shares of National Australia Bank Ltd (NAB.AX) closed at A$42.40 on Friday, showing a modest 0.21% increase. This slight upward movement came after a slow start to the year, with investors now

January 5, 2026

Rates·Security

Gold Prices Hit Record High Amid US Interest Rate Cut Bets

Gold prices surged to an all-time high, driven by expectations of US interest rate cuts and strong demand for safe-haven assets. On Monday, spot gold rose 1.2%, reaching $4,391.92 an ounce. Silver

December 22, 2025

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Joel Wamono

South Africans Move to Digital Payments: A Growing Trend

UBS deploys AI programs to unlock efficiency

Brex CFO Erica Dorfman on the Capital One Deal

Payment Security Partnership: PayPoint and AccessPay Team Up

Three Regulatory Strategies for Banking in a Fragmented World

Using AI to Put the Human Back into Banking

US Banks Tackle AI Adoption Amid Regulatory Challenges

Eastern Bank Rejects M&A Amid Activist Investor Pressure

4 Banking Trends to Watch in 2026

Bank M&A in 2026: Big Banks Get Bigger, Smaller Banks Struggle

Big Banks Pursue AI Efficiencies for 2026

NAB Shares Rise to A$42.40 Ahead of CPI and February Update

Gold Prices Hit Record High Amid US Interest Rate Cut Bets

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