March 2026

Wider adoption of open banking could generate up to £43bn in annual economic benefits for the UK, according to new research published as regulators assess how the technology should be governed in

Standard Chartered plans to expand its private banking operations in Singapore by doubling the number of bankers serving wealthy Chinese clients, signalling continued confidence in the city-state’s role as a major offshore

Leading US banks are considering legal action against federal regulators over new licensing rules that could allow cryptocurrency and fintech companies to operate within the national banking system under lighter regulatory oversight.

Canada’s banking regulator has raised concerns with major lenders over mortgage appraisal practices linked to condominium purchases, highlighting potential risks to financial stability as the country’s housing market faces a prolonged price

Foreign banks are discovering that India’s appeal as a banking market is matched by a regulatory framework that limits how easily overseas capital can take root. The country’s nearly $4tn economy remains

London-based fintech company Revolut has applied for a United States banking licence as part of its strategy to expand operations in the world’s largest financial market. The digital banking group submitted an

Royal Bank of Canada is expanding its payments strategy by developing systems that allow consumers to pay directly from their bank accounts, reflecting a broader shift toward digital wallet functionality within traditional