April 2025 – FintechDaily

Union Criticizes Lloyds for IT Restructuring Program

Lloyds Banking Group is set to eliminate 300 engineering positions as part of a significant restructuring initiative aimed at transforming the organization. This change is...

NatWest Introduces Energy Assistance and Support Tool for UK Small and Medium Enterprises

NatWest has unveiled an innovative digital solution designed to assist the UK's 5.5 million small enterprises in reducing their energy costs and minimizing their carbon...

BIS Field Study Reveals That AI Utilization Can Enhance Programmer Productivity

A recent study conducted by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) explored the impact of artificial intelligence on programmer productivity within Ant Group. This research...

Plaid and Stripe Set to Participate in Secondary Share Sale Fiesta

In recent months, fintech companies have increasingly turned to secondary share sales as a viable alternative to traditional exit strategies, seeking to enhance liquidity for...

Perenna Introduces Green Discounts for Homeowners Who Reduce Carbon Emissions

Long-term mortgage provider Perenna is set to introduce lower-cost loans for homeowners who commit to enhancing their properties' energy efficiency. In collaboration with Heatio and...

Ant Group Introduces AI-Driven ‘Life Assistant’ Application

Ant Group has introduced a new application called Zhixiaobao, designed as a comprehensive 'life assistant' that links users to a variety of AI agents focused...

TD Bank to Sell $14 Billion Stake in Charles Schwab

TD Bank has announced its decision to divest its 10.1% stake in Charles Schwab, an investment firm, for approximately C$20 billion (US$14.6 billion) after taxes....

CommBank Launches AI Factory in Partnership with AWS

Commonwealth Bank of Australia has partnered with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to establish an in-house 'AI Factory' aimed at speeding up the adoption of Generative...

HSBC Resumes Services After Temporary Outage

HSBC experienced a significant disruption on Tuesday afternoon, impacting both mobile and online banking services in the UK. According to the troubleshooting platform DownDetector, reports...

Digitization Takes Center Stage in ESG Initiatives – Paymentology

In 2024, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) metrics are taking on a new significance as financial institutions enhance their transparency regarding sustainable practices, while governments...