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Jul 17, 2026 · NVIDIA / CRN Asia
NVIDIA Strengthens Financial AI Infrastructure in Japan
As of July 17, 2026, NVIDIA has significantly expanded its collaboration with Japanese banking institutions and government agencies to build advanced financial AI infrastructure.
Jul 17, 2026 · Digital Workforce Services Oyj
Digital Workforce Services Expands Agentic AI Portfolio with Acquisition
On July 17, 2026, Digital Workforce Services announced its acquisition of the 'Agentic AI for Customer Service' business from Front AI Oy.
Jul 17, 2026 · PR Newswire Asia
Longbridge Group Redefines Retail Investing with AI-Native Platform
Longbridge Group unveiled its 'AI-native' investing platform on July 17, 2026, aiming to dismantle the traditional menu-driven retail trading experience.
Jul 16, 2026 · PR Newswire
Vield Partners with Integral to Automate Crypto-Backed Lending
On July 16, 2026, Australian crypto-backed lending platform Vield announced a strategic partnership with currency technology provider Integral to automate its hedging workflows.
Jul 16, 2026 · Pinsent Masons / UK Treasury
UK Treasury Prioritizes Agentic Payment Protocol Framework
On July 16, 2026, the UK government emphasized that establishing a 'trust framework' for agentic payments is a 'high priority' for maintaining its position as a global leader in AI-enabled financia…
Jul 16, 2026 · A&O Shearman
A&O Shearman Reports Surge in Data Center Financing for AI Infrastructure
A report published on July 16, 2026, by A&O Shearman details how surging AI demand is rewriting the rulebook for digital infrastructure financing.
Jul 16, 2026 · The Straits Times
Longbridge Unveils World's First AI-Native Investing Platform
On July 16, 2026, fintech company Longbridge Group launched an 'AI-native' investing platform, fundamentally shifting the user experience from traditional menu-based interfaces to conversational, A…
Jul 16, 2026 · Fintech News Singapore
Episode Six Establishes Singapore AI Centre for Agentic Payments
On July 16, 2026, Episode Six announced the establishment of a new AI Centre of Excellence in Singapore, dedicated to developing 'agentic payment' capabilities for global banks and fintechs.
Jul 15, 2026 · SAP News Center
SAP Report: The 'Autonomous Enterprise' as the Future of AI ROI
A global research report from SAP, released on July 15, 2026, reveals that the business value of AI is spiking as enterprises shift from experimental pilots to execution-focused, agentic workflows.
Jul 9, 2026 · Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS)
MAS Proposes CIS Code Amendments to Boost Fund Innovation
On July 9, 2026, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) launched a consultation paper to modernize the Code on Collective Investment Schemes (CIS Code).
Jul 9, 2026 · Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS)
MAS Proposes Regulatory Changes to Accelerate Retail Fund Innovation
On July 9, 2026, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) published a consultation paper proposing significant amendments to the Code on Collective Investment Schemes (CIS Code).
Jul 8, 2026 · Abrigo / Amazon Press Releases
Abrigo Launches Agentic Platform for Automated Lending Workflows
On July 8, 2026, Abrigo announced the launch of its 'Abrigo Agentic Platform Experience' (APX), an AI-orchestration layer designed specifically for financial institutions.
Jul 1, 2026 · Bank for International Settlements
Bank for International Settlements (BIS) Annual Economic Report 2026
The BIS Annual Economic Report released in July 2026 identifies AI-related investment as a primary tailwind for global economic resilience.
Jul 1, 2026 · Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance
Global AI in Financial Services Report: Scaling the Agentic Shift
The 2026 Global AI in Financial Services Report, published in mid-July, reveals that agentic AI adoption has reached a critical inflection point, with 52% of industry respondents now in active adop…
Jul 1, 2026 · FinTech Global
FinTech Global: Capital Concentration in AI and Infrastructure
Crunchbase data for H1 2026 shows fintech funding climbing 23% year-over-year, even as deal counts fall by 25%.
Jul 1, 2026 · FinTech Global
Fintech Global Reports Q2 2026 Momentum in Agentic AI Investment
FinTech Global’s analysis of Q2 2026 reveals a $16 billion capital infusion into the fintech sector across 445 deals.
Jul 1, 2026 · GOV.UK
UK Government Unveils Financial Services AI Adoption Plan
In July 2026, the UK government released its 'Financial Services AI Adoption Plan,' a strategic roadmap to position the nation as a global hub for responsible, AI-native finance.
Jul 1, 2026 · FinTech Global
FinTech Global: Q2 2026 Funding Trends and Multi-Agent Frameworks
Data from FinTech Global for early July 2026 shows a robust U.S.
Jul 1, 2026 · GOV.UK
UK Government Unveils 'Financial Services AI Adoption Plan'
In July 2026, the UK government released its 'Financial Services AI Adoption Plan,' a strategic roadmap developed by independent AI Champions Harriet Rees (Starling Bank) and Dr.
Jul 1, 2025 · BDO USA
BDO 2026 Outlook: Stablecoin Regulation as a Catalyst for Fintech
In its 2026 Industry Predictions report, BDO highlights the maturation of stablecoin regulation, specifically the impact of the GENIUS Act (enacted July 2025), as a turning point for global fintech…
Jul 1, 2025 · BDO USA
BDO Forecasts Fintech Growth Amidst Stablecoin Maturation
BDO's 2026 industry outlook highlights the maturation of stablecoin regulation, specifically the impact of the GENIUS Act enacted in July 2025.
Jul 1, 2025 · BDO USA
BDO Forecasts Stablecoin Regulation as Fintech 'Turning Point'
BDO’s 2026 outlook identifies the maturation of stablecoin regulation as a cornerstone of fintech stability.
Jul 1, 2025 · BDO USA Insights
BDO Forecasts Critical Shift in Fintech Infrastructure for 2026
BDO’s 2026 industry outlook highlights that the convergence of tokenization and AI is fundamentally redefining the landscape of global money movement.
