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Tieto signs frame agreement with Orange Business

February 27, 2026

Tieto, a Nordic technology company, has signed a framework agreement with Orange Business, a global managed services and cloud provider, making Orange Business a...

Banks may already have a clear view of the market forces shaping 2026, from shifting consumer expectations to mounting regulatory and economic pressures. But insight alone will not be enough. The technology decisions financial institutions make now will determine whether they can turn those forces into opportunity or risk being overtaken by more agile competitors. As banking becomes increasingly digital, the focus is moving away from experimentation and towards technology that delivers real, measurable value.

The six tech trends banks need on their radar for 2026

February 20, 2026

Banks may already have a clear view of the market forces shaping 2026, from shifting consumer expectations to mounting regulatory and economic pressures. But...

T+1 settlement readiness refers to a firm’s capability to complete the full trade settlement process just one business day after a trade is executed. Achieving this requires intraday trade confirmation, reconciliation, and settlement coordination between brokers, custodians, and depositories. The compressed timeline of T+1 settlement leaves no room for the overnight buffers traditional processes relied on. Any delay in confirmation, reconciliation, or data handoff immediately increases settlement risk.

T+1 settlement: how custody tech boosts readiness

February 17, 2026

T+1 settlement readiness refers to a firm’s capability to complete the full trade settlement process just one business day after a trade is executed....

Uptiq secures $25m Series B to scale financial AI

February 13, 2026

Uptiq, an AI platform purpose-built for financial services, has raised $25m in a Series B round to accelerate the rollout of its industry-ready AI...

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

February 10, 2026

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

February 9, 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

February 6, 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

February 4, 2026

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

February 2, 2026

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

January 30, 2026

TeamSystem, an Italian tech & AI company focused on digital platforms for business management, has strengthened its presence in Spain with the acquisition of...