Latin American banks are leaning on digital transformation to improve customer experience, efficiency, and accessibility. Banco Santander exemplifies the trend by focusing on automation, efficiency, and deliver of a superior customer experience through the bank’s digital strategy. More than 90% of the Santander’s services are now available online. Adopting a …
Read More »Pensioner who tried to smuggle £600k of cocaine in mobility scooter has been jailed
AN OAP tried to smuggle £640,000 of cocaine into the UK by stashing it in his mobility scooter. Canadian Ronald Lord, 71, said he had been on holiday in Barbados and was here for sightseeing when stopped at Gatwick. Border Force officers put his scooter through an X-ray machine and …
Read More »Best Consumer Digital Banks in Central and Eastern Europe 2025
Home Awards Award Winners Best Consumer Digital Banks in Central and Eastern Europe 2025 Banks in Central and Eastern Europe are driving digital transformation with AI, mobile banking, and customer-focused innovation. In the CEE, Bank of Georgia (BOG) excels in digital-customer acquisition and engagement, thanks to its AI-powered ecosystem. BOG’s …
Read More »Netskope follows Rubrik as a rare cybersecurity IPO, both backed Lightspeed
Cybersecurity is a massive sector, but startups in the category are more likely to be acquired than go public. Even Wiz, which for a time held the title of the fastest-growing startup, abandoned its IPO ambitions when it agreed to sell to Google earlier this year. In the past few …
Read More »Barrett defends Supreme Court as nonpartisan institution on Fox News
Your Preview Pass expires in 00:00 Sign In with TV Provider Don’t have a TV subscription? Sign Up NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett pushed back against partisan portrayals of the Supreme Court, telling Fox News’ Brett Baier that justices “wear black, …
Read More »Best Consumer Digital Banks in Asia-Pacific 2025
Asian banks are adopting distinct yet effective strategies that leverage technology, customer-focus, and ecosystem integration to drive digital transformation. Rakuten Bank, Japan’s largest digital bank, provides comprehensive services through a smartphone app. Its in-house system development ensures quick improvements, cost savings, and a competitive advantage. By leveraging its Rakuten Group …
Read More »Best Islamic Digital Banks 2025
Leading Islamic banks are rapidly expanding their digital offerings to serve a wider customer base, showcasing a strong focus on user experience, convenience, and Shariah-compliant services. Jordan’s Islamic International Arab Bank provides a comprehensive suite of digital Islamic banking products. The bank’s investments in digital infrastructure support services like onboarding; …
Read More »Sam Altman says that bots are making social media feel ‘fake’
X enthusiast and Reddit shareholder Sam Altman had an epiphany on Monday: Bots have made it impossible to determine whether social media posts are really written by humans, he posted. The realization came while reading (and sharing) some posts from the r/Claudecode subreddit, which were praising OpenAI Codex. OpenAI launched …
Read More »Americans’ confidence in finding a new job falls to record low
Job seekers’ confidence in finding new employment has fallen, a new survey reveals. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s Survey of Consumer Expectations, the average “perceived probability” of finding a new job after losing one fell 5.8% points to 44.9% among heads of households surveyed in August, the lowest …
Read More »Best Digital Bank Awards 2025 Round 1
Digital banks offer seamless, secure, and personalized experiences. Across the global financial landscape, a digital revolution is transforming how banking services are delivered and experienced. Cutting-edge technologies are being leveraged in corporate, consumer, and Islamic banking to streamline operations, enhance customer engagement, and expand service offerings. From insights and super-apps …
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