Bahrain's Tarabut, a regulated open banking platform, acquires AI engineering specialist Servable to embed advanced financial AI capabilities—from risk assessment to fraud detection—directly into its infrastructure for banks and fintechs across the Middle East.
A growing financial strategy known as 'soft switching'—opening new bank accounts without closing old ones—is gaining traction. Experts say it can unlock higher yields, better features, and greater flexibility, but requires careful management to avoid pitfalls.
Nubank, the Latin American fintech leader, has secured conditional approval from the OCC for a U.S. national bank charter, setting an 18-month timeline to launch and challenging incumbent banks with its digital-first model.
Shares of the digital banking disruptor Chime Financial (CHYM) have experienced significant volatility, sliding over 7% in the past week despite a strong quarterly gain. This divergence has investors questioning whether the stock's momentum is stalling or if this presents a strategic entry point.
