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Omnisient wins Money20/20 Banking Grand Prix for grocery-data credit scoring
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Omnisient won the 2026 Money20/20 Banking Grand Prix after a grocery-data model helped banks identify creditworthy consumers with no credit history.
ROGER Bank becomes financial partner of MCON 2026
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Citizens Bank of Edmond’s military-focused digital brand, ROGER, is joining MCON 2026 as a financial partner for the Oct. 23-25 event in Las Vegas.
SpecterAI pushes independent quantum-readiness checks for banks
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At HPT D-DAY 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City, Dr. Peter Huynh argued that banks and other organizations must validate quantum-safe readiness now, not wait for a quantum computer to break today’s encryption.
Payments Marketplace launches AI platform to match merchants with payment providers
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Payments Marketplace Ltd has launched an AI-powered platform that helps merchants find potentially suitable payment providers, check website compliance and submit anonymous applications.
Kobalt Labs hires banking veteran Paul Gallagher to lead bank partnerships
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Kobalt Labs has named former Thread Bank COO Paul Gallagher to expand partnerships with banks, credit unions and fintechs as the risk-and-compliance startup scales in 2026. The hire brings a bank-operator perspective to a company that has added…
International Bank of Tajikistan expands digital banking after asset growth
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International Bank of Tajikistan is broadening open banking APIs and data-driven credit scoring after strong asset growth in 2025, as the Dushanbe lender pushes a mobile-first model for premium customers, small businesses and cross-border…
US stocks face pressure from inflation, AI financing fears and mixed bank earnings
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US markets opened October under pressure as hotter-than-expected inflation, rising rate expectations and questions over AI spending weighed on technology shares.
Gravice Solutions launches V-Track on Microsoft Marketplace
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Gravice Solutions has made its V-Track collateral valuation governance platform available on Microsoft Marketplace, giving banks and lenders a centralized way to manage valuation, monitoring and audit workflows.
Starling to train banking AI model on UK sovereign cloud
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Starling is building a transactional foundation model with NVIDIA on Civo’s UK cloud infrastructure, becoming the first bank to train and host such a model in a UK sovereign cloud.
B2i Digital lines up Sept. 24 virtual investor conference for financial services firms
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B2i Digital will host a Financial Services Virtual Investor Conference on Sept. 24, 2026, featuring live presentations and Q&A from five public companies across banking, real estate and Bitcoin treasury.
Deyang Rata Launches 2000 kW Load Bank for Generator Testing
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Deyang Rata Technology has introduced a 2000 kW resistive load bank built to test large generator sets, UPS systems, data centers and industrial power infrastructure.
Banking market seen reaching $41.39 billion by 2030
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The Business Research Company says the global banking market will grow from $31.52 billion in 2026 to $41.39 billion by 2030, driven by cashless payments, digital lending and real-time payment systems.
BankStore.ai to launch free Bank Index at Money20/20 USA
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BankStore.ai will unveil a free Bank Index at Money20/20 USA in Las Vegas on Oct. 18-21, aiming to help businesses compare banks and payment providers before they apply.
Belmont Savings Bank plans Wheeling expansion after 141 years in Belmont County
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Belmont Savings Bank says it is preparing to open a branch in Wheeling, West Virginia, as it looks to extend its community-banking model beyond its Belmont County, Ohio, base.
NCRF and Fifth Third Bank bring Dallas Black College Expo to Paul Quinn College
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National College Resources Foundation will host its 9th annual Dallas Black College Expo on Oct. 17 at Paul Quinn College in Dallas, with Fifth Third Bank as presenter.
NorthShore donates $6,200 to Northern Illinois Food Bank through Cubs Radio partnership
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NorthShore Adult Diapers turned Cubs saves and triples into a $6,200 donation for Northern Illinois Food Bank, a gift the food bank says will translate into more than $40,000 worth of groceries for families across 13 northern Illinois counties….
Meridian Financial Services outlines dues recovery strategy for legacy timeshare resorts
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Meridian Financial Services says timeshare associations can improve maintenance fee recovery by aligning governing documents with clear billing and collections policies.
Influential Women spotlights Old Second National Bank executive Cathy Adams
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Influential Women is highlighting Cathy Adams, SVP director of operations at Old Second National Bank, for more than 25 years of banking leadership focused on operations, change management and people-centered growth.
RORRY adds detachable power bank to 3-in-1 AuraDock charger
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RORRY introduced AuraDock, a 3-in-1 wireless charging station with a removable power bank for Apple users who want one setup at home and another on the go. The product, launched in August 2026, is now available through RORRY’s Amazon storefront in…
New Horizon Tax and Financial Services wins 2026 Best of South Carolina Award
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New Horizon Tax and Financial Services has earned a 2026 Best of South Carolina Award, recognizing its tax, accounting and financial support services for individuals and businesses nationwide.
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