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Hamilton Reserve Bank highlights global banking model from Nevis
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Hamilton Reserve Bank pointed to a July 8 feature in The Citizen that details how the Nevis-headquartered bank serves clients in more than 150 countries using capital, compliance and a $100 million technology platform.
China’s paper gold retreat signals a shift toward physical metal
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China’s biggest banks will stop retail leveraged paper gold trading on July 24, 2026, a move that one Perth Mint distributor says points to stronger demand for physical bullion.
Woodforest National Bank taps Zelus automation platform for retail banking
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Woodforest National Bank has agreed to deploy Zelus Automation Platform’s SNAP system across its retail banking network, covering nearly 740 branches in 17 states.
Retail banking market to reach $5.2 trillion by 2031
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Mordor Intelligence says the global retail banking market will grow from $3.56 trillion in 2025 to $5.20 trillion by 2031, powered by digital banking, instant payments and mobile-first customer behavior.
I Love Your Money advances in Extraco Banks award program
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I Love Your Money has moved into the second round of Extraco Banks’ 2026 Extrapreneur Award Program in Belton, Texas.
SBS launches embedded AI foundation for banks
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SBS is rolling out SBS AI Foundation, an embedded enterprise AI layer for core banking, lending and digital banking systems used by more than 1,500 financial institutions.
Seven Hills Auctions opens online sale of 28 bank-owned properties
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Seven Hills Auctions launched bidding on 28 bank-owned and institution-direct properties across eight states, with the online auction set to close Aug. 18 at noon EDT. The lineup spans homes, commercial buildings and land, giving buyers access to…
Coastal Heritage Bank launches Joseph C. Hayes Community Banker award
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Coastal Heritage Bank has created an annual Joseph C. Hayes Community Banker of the Year Award to honor employees who reflect the longtime leader’s focus on integrity, service and relationship-based banking.
AI models agree on Singapore’s safest banks, but split on digital bank winners
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A Quratic study of 212 AI responses found ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity and Google AI Mode were unanimous on Singapore’s safest banks, while diverging sharply on which digital bank has the best app. The findings point to a new kind of brand…
MENA Banking Excellence Awards names retail, digital and SME winners
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Banks and financial institutions from 11 countries have been recognised in the 2026 MENA Banking Excellence Awards for retail, digital and SME performance.
Mid-market banks adopt intelligence tradecraft as fraud networks grow more sophisticated
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Mid-market banks are facing organized fraud networks that now operate across identities, accounts and channels, pushing institutions to rethink investigations and identity verification.
Anja Health marks five years of placenta banking
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Anja Health says it has now spent five years offering placenta banking, a service tied to growing research interest in birth tissue preservation and regenerative medicine.
WiseTech to buy FRDM.ai and build VerifyWise
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WiseTech Global has agreed to acquire FRDM.ai to speed development of VerifyWise, a data-driven platform for supply chain risk, compliance and supplier verification.
TribalScale names Leo Giel to lead BFSI AI push
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TribalScale has appointed Leo Giel as head of banking, financial services and insurance to expand its AI transformation work across lending, investment management, insurance and commercial real estate.
Tano Jones Revelry pairs summer tour with food bank donations
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Detroit Americana and soul-rock band Tano Jones Revelry is touring the Midwest and East Coast this summer while expanding its Soup and Seeds outreach with local food banks and nonprofits.
CORPBOLT targets foreign founders needing a US LLC and EIN without an SSN
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CORPBOLT is pitching a remote Wyoming LLC formation package for founders outside the US who do not have a Social Security Number.
Banking-as-a-Service market seen reaching $60 billion by 2033
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Allied Market Research projects the global Banking-as-a-Service market will grow from $12.2 billion in 2023 to $60.0 billion by 2033, driven by open banking, embedded finance and broader digital transformation.
Avalue launches RIVAR-1539 industrial panel PC for smart service terminals
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Avalue Technology introduced the RIVAR-1539 industrial panel PC platform on July 21, 2026, targeting self-service and edge computing deployments in retail, healthcare, banking and public services.
Outer Banks Adventures launches 800-foot parasailing in Nags Head
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Outer Banks Adventures has added an 800-foot parasailing experience from its Nags Head operation, expanding its lineup of water and wildlife activities on North Carolina’s Outer Banks.
Digital banking platform market set to hit $168.3 billion by 2032
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Allied Market Research says the global digital banking platform market was worth $30.4 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach $168.3 billion by 2032. The forecast reflects rising internet use, more mobile banking, and banks’ push to modernize…
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