financial technology

The banking halls of Lagos and the glass-walled offices of Yaba’s digital city have long buzzed with Nigeria’s signature spirit of innovation. Yet the country’s surging fintech sector faces a turning point as the twin imperatives of global competitiveness and regulatory compliance collide with...

In a significant move to bolster Nigeria's fintech landscape, Microsoft and Visa recently concluded an intensive artificial intelligence (AI) training and hackathon program in Lagos. This initiative, part of Microsoft's AI Skills Week, aimed to equip Nigerian fintech developers with practical AI...

The accelerating adoption of artificial intelligence in the financial services industry is transforming workflows, communication methods, and client engagement models at a pace previously unseen. While the promise of AI-driven platforms such as Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT is driving efficiency...

Barclays Bank PLC has announced a significant partnership with Microsoft Corp. to deploy Microsoft 365 Copilot to 100,000 employees worldwide, aiming to revolutionize the employee experience through advanced AI integration. This strategic move underscores Barclays' commitment to leveraging...

The banking sector stands on the cusp of an artificial intelligence revolution, and few moves have signaled such a bold leap forward as Barclays’ recent announcement: a sweeping rollout of Microsoft 365 Copilot to 100,000 staff worldwide. This initiative, now officially confirmed by both...

With a rapidly shifting digital landscape and intensifying competition in global finance, Barclays’ decisive move to deploy Microsoft 365 Copilot to 100,000 staff marks a bold new chapter in enterprise AI adoption. This development isn’t just about adding another tool to the company’s...

Barclays’ decision to deploy Microsoft 365 Copilot AI to 100,000 employees marks a watershed moment not just for the bank itself, but for the entire financial sector and potentially numerous industries beyond. As of June 2025, this initiative stands as one of the largest real-world...

Barclays has announced a significant partnership with Microsoft to deploy Microsoft 365 Copilot to 100,000 employees worldwide, marking one of the largest known implementations of generative AI tools in the banking sector to date. (techradar.com) The announcement was made at London Tech Week by...

Barclays has thrown its considerable weight behind generative AI, embarking on one of the most ambitious deployments in the global banking sector by rolling out Microsoft Copilot to 100,000 employees around the world. This move, announced in partnership with Microsoft, signals not only an...

In a significant move to bolster regulatory compliance and data security, IFC Advisors has adopted AdvisorVault's 17a-4 Managed 365 Service. This strategic decision underscores the firm's commitment to adhering to the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority's (FINRA) stringent electronic records...

In a significant shift for digital payments, Google Wallet will drop support for PayPal accounts in the United States effective June 13, and users must act promptly to avoid disruption in their daily transactions. This move, recently confirmed by both official Google statements and technology...

Across the Middle East, the rapid digital transformation of economies has often run up against the hard edge of regulatory and sovereignty challenges. Nowhere is this tension more evident or consequential than in the United Arab Emirates, where a government and business landscape awash with...

In a significant move to bolster the United Arab Emirates' (UAE) digital infrastructure, Microsoft and Core42, a subsidiary of G42 specializing in sovereign cloud and AI services, have released a comprehensive whitepaper titled "Balancing Innovation and Compliance in the AI Era: Core42 Sovereign...

Nationwide Building Society, the world's largest building society serving approximately 17 million customers across more than 600 UK branches, has embarked on a transformative journey by integrating generative AI into its operations. This strategic move aims to enhance customer service...

Chargebacks911, a global leader in chargeback management and digital trust, has announced a pivotal leadership appointment: Donald Kossmann joins the company as Chief Technology Officer. This move, coming on the heels of a rigorous and extended search, signals a new era in the company’s...

India’s ongoing transformation into a global digital powerhouse marks a new chapter with the recent strategic partnership between Microsoft and Yotta Data Services, a move set to supercharge the nation’s ambitions in artificial intelligence. This collaboration, announced in May 2025, is more...

When Donald Kossmann stepped into the role of Chief Technology Officer at Chargebacks911, the stakes for the payments industry were already high. Digital transactions, scaling into the trillions globally each year, represent the very backbone of modern commerce. Yet, with every online purchase...

Nationwide Building Society, one of the United Kingdom’s most enduring financial institutions, has always evolved with technological and societal shifts. While it began as the Southern Co-operative Permanent Building Society in the late nineteenth century, its mission remains fundamentally...

Artificial intelligence is reshaping the very core of financial services, a shift driven by both breakthrough technology and forward-thinking leadership. This reality comes alive in the insights shared by Adam Lieberman, Chief AI Officer of Finastra, as he discusses the firm’s comprehensive AI...

Microsoft's Copilot is poised to revolutionize personal finance management by integrating advanced AI capabilities into everyday financial tasks. This transformation is expected to simplify complex processes, enhance decision-making, and provide personalized financial insights. 1. Personalized...