Financial Services news and trends

First Dollar Wins: How Deposit Timing Is Rewiring Financial Loyalty

March 27, 2026
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AI Agents Find Their Footing in Healthcare and Pharma
artificial intelligence // March 23, 2026

The Prompt Economy is a tug of war lately, with both sides invested in a successful outcome for agentic technology. Pulling on one side are the security-minded tech executives insisting on the right risk management parameters. Pulling on the other side are the practitioners that...

UBS Expands With New US National Bank Charter
Banking // March 20, 2026

UBS is set to offer a full range of banking products and services in the United States. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily...

Obin AI Raises $7 Million for Agentic Tools for Financial Firms
Investments // March 19, 2026

Obin AI has raised $7 million to develop agentic AI tools for financial institutions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

PicPay Revenues Jump 85% as Financial Services Portfolio Expands
Digital Payments // March 19, 2026

PicPay, the Brazilian digital payments firm, is increasingly leaning on artificial intelligence to manage its rapid scale.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our...

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First Dollar Wins: How Deposit Timing Is Rewiring Financial Loyalty

March 27, 2026
The earliest interactions between a consumer and a financial provider rarely takes place in a branch, and the account opening is just the beginning. The most important moment, arguably, happens when money arrives into accounts, and ease of fund flows and accessibility carry weight that determines whether the relationship deepens or quietly dissolves. Get the […]

AI Agents Find Their Footing in Healthcare and Pharma

March 23, 2026
The Prompt Economy is a tug of war lately, with both sides invested in a successful outcome for agentic technology. Pulling on one side are the security-minded tech executives insisting...

JPMorgan’s $20 Billion Tech Bet Could Shrink FinTech’s Innovation Edge

February 25, 2026
Updating the banking core has traditionally been viewed as akin to docking a cruise ship, with modernization serving as shorthand for incrementalism. Digitize the front end, bolt middleware onto aging...

Velera’s Chuck Fagan: ‘Speed to Member Impact’ Is the Only KPI That Matters for Credit...

February 17, 2026
Watch more: Need to Know With Velera’s Chuck Fagan Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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UBS Expands With New US National Bank Charter

March 20, 2026
UBS is set to offer a full range of banking products and services in the United States. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to […]

Obin AI Raises $7 Million for Agentic Tools for Financial Firms

March 19, 2026
Obin AI has raised $7 million to develop agentic AI tools for financial institutions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

PicPay Revenues Jump 85% as Financial Services Portfolio Expands

March 19, 2026
PicPay, the Brazilian digital payments firm, is increasingly leaning on artificial intelligence to manage its rapid scale.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

PayPay IPO Will Test Investor Hunger for Super Apps

February 12, 2026
Japan-based PayPay filed for a U.S. initial public offering Thursday (Feb. 12), saying it aims to continue expanding the capabilities of its digital finance platform. Get the Full Story Complete the form...