Banking Infrastructure

Lombard, part of NatWest Group, and nCino, a global cloud banking software provider, have expanded their long-standing partnership to deploy nCino’s new ProBanker solution, advancing commercial lending intelligence and decision-making for frontline lending teams.

Lombard and nCino partner to transform commercial lending with ProBanker

Lombard, part of NatWest Group, and nCino, a global cloud banking software provider, have expanded their long-standing partnership to deploy nCino’s new ProBanker solution,...
As Nordic banks step into 2026, they face a challenging backdrop. Analysts from institutions such as UBS have warned that lenders in the region are likely to underperform their European peers over the coming years, squeezed by cost pressures, maturing digital strategies and slowing gains from traditional automation. Yet this environment is not without opportunity. nCino argues that artificial intelligence offers a credible route forward and has put together a five-step guide designed to help Nordic banks move from stagnation to sustainable growth.

Five AI priorities for Nordic banks under pressure in 2026

As Nordic banks step into 2026, they face a challenging backdrop. Analysts from institutions such as UBS have warned that lenders in the region...
As the banking industry looks ahead to 2026, financial institutions are preparing for continued economic uncertainty, evolving customer expectations, and rapid technological change. Banks and credit unions are under growing pressure to modernise operations, strengthen relationships, and compete effectively without becoming technology companies themselves.

Five trends set to reshape banking in 2026

As the banking industry looks ahead to 2026, financial institutions are preparing for continued economic uncertainty, evolving customer expectations, and rapid technological change. Banks...
Neo Financial secures $68.5m equity to scale lending model

Neo Financial secures $68.5m equity to scale lending model

Neo Financial, a Canadian FinTech company focused on building digital-first financial products for consumers, has secured $68.5m in equity funding to support the launch...
As competition intensifies in specialist SME lending, Shawbrook Bank found its growth ambitions increasingly constrained by outdated processes and fragmented technology. Despite its strong reputation for bespoke, high-touch commercial lending, the UK-based bank was struggling to manage complex deals efficiently. Portfolio managers were relying on spreadsheets and SharePoint folders, credit teams lacked real-time visibility, and capacity limitations were starting to restrict the bank’s ability to scale.

Shawbrook Bank tackles SME lending bottlenecks with nCino

As competition intensifies in specialist SME lending, Shawbrook Bank found its growth ambitions increasingly constrained by outdated processes and fragmented technology. Despite its strong...
TeamSystem expands in Spain with AIG Classic acquisition

TeamSystem expands in Spain with AIG Classic acquisition

TeamSystem, an Italian tech & AI company focused on digital platforms for business management, has strengthened its presence in Spain with the acquisition of...
GFT and Ozone API partner to advance open banking in Canada

GFT and Ozone API partner to advance open banking in Canada

Canada-focused digital transformation firm GFT has partnered with open API platform specialist Ozone API to help Canadian financial institutions navigate the country’s transition to...
Rogo raises $75m Series C to scale AI finance platform

Rogo raises $75m Series C to scale AI finance platform

Rogo, a FinTech company building an agentic end-to-end AI system for financial workflows, has raised $75m in a Series C funding round and announced...
Float secures close to $100m to expand Canadian business finance

Float secures close to $100m to expand Canadian business finance

Float Financial, a Canadian business finance platform, has secured close to CAD $100m in new funding to expand access to working capital and high-yield...
Lunar raises €46m to fuel Nordic banking expansion

Lunar raises €46m to fuel Nordic banking expansion

Nordic challenger bank Lunar, a digital full-service bank serving consumers and businesses, has announced a €46m capital increase to accelerate growth across the Nordic...

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ZestyAI grows insurer partnerships amid coastal volatility

ZestyAI grows insurer partnerships amid coastal volatility

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Women Regulators Network launches leadership council

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How UK insurers should tackle PRA climate risk guidance

How UK insurers should tackle PRA climate risk guidance

The Bank of England's (BoE) Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) published Supervisory Statement 5/25 last December, setting out its concerns over the systemic risks that...

Harper raises $47m to modernise business insurance with AI

Harper, an AI-powered commercial insurance brokerage, has raised $47m in combined seed and Series A funding. The round was led by Emergence Capital, with participation...

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