Managers of Wealth Americas

AllianceBernstein uses AI to break down investment barriers

The divide between discretionary and systematic investing is narrowing, and the future belongs to those who combine both approaches, claims US house AllianceBernstein

Casca appoints William Mills Agency to boost AI lending visibility

The company argues that many SMEs face limited access to affordable capital not because of weak credit profiles, but due to outdated systems at traditional lenders or higher-cost options from alternative providers.

SMBC winds down digital US bank Jenius

Sumitomo Mitsui is to wind down its digital-only US banking subsidiary Jenius Bank.

Revolut applies for Peru banking licence

Peru is the fifth Latin American market targeted by the firm, following announcements in Brazil, Colombia, Argentina and Mexico, where in October it was granted a banking license.

Bank of America revamps Alphabet stock after Google enters two key partnerships

"After careful evaluation, Apple determined Google's AI technology provides ‌the most capable foundation for Apple Foundation Models," Google said.

Casca Named Banking and Financial Services Winner in the 2026 BIG Innovation Awards

CEO and co-founder, Lukas Haffer, was recognized in the Banking and Financial Services category for Innovative Individuals

FMO and SMBC Americas tap Fenergo for onboarding tech

Irish fintech Fenergo reveals it has expanded its portfolio of clients, partnering with a development bank for the first time.

Broadridge Invests in DeepSee, Further Harnessing Agentic AI to Transform Post-trade Operations

Investment accelerates innovation in capital markets, enhancing efficiency, compliance, and client service– starting with AI-powered email orchestration

Barclays invests in Ubyx to advance digital money connectivity

Ubyx provides a global clearing system for tokenised deposits and stablecoins

Morgan Stanley joins Bitcoin ETF rush. Why that’s bullish for price in 2026

Bitcoin price is hovering around $93,000, down 26% from its all-time high set in October.

Broadridge Completes Acquisition of Acolin, Unlocking Seamless Cross-Border Distribution and Enhanced Data-Driven Solutions for Clients

The acquisition expands Broadridge’s distribution solutions for asset managers

Finastra Expands Global Footprint with New U.S. and India Offices

The company also confirmed plans to expand its existing office space in Pune, one of its largest global engineering hubs.

Mobile wallet trends for banks to watch in 2026

"As digital becomes the default, both online and in-store transactions are increasingly dominated by wallets and instant payments, reshaping the payment mix and challenging legacy infrastructure," Capgemini wrote.

U.S. Banks Accelerate Bitcoin and Blockchain Adoption Shift

Recently, a huge shift toward crypto digital assets indicates users’ expectations and coming future of digital currencies.

Disrupting FinTech: Jayesh Kumar Replaces Broken Banking Stacks with AI Agentic Orchestration

They discuss how unifying operations not only reduces fraud and compliance risks but ultimately gives time back to employees.

AI is reshaping banking—but not causing a jobs wipeout

For example, despite Wall Street’s headline-grabbing layoffs this year, overall headcount across banking and finance has remained relatively stable.

SEC charges crypto platforms and investment clubs over social media scam

The investment clubs and platforms then allegedly offered 'Security Token Offerings' that were purportedly issued by legitimate businesses.

SoFi Launches Fully Reserved Stablecoin to Power Financial Infrastructure for Banks, Fintechs, and Enterprise Partners

With the launch of SoFiUSD, SoFi is the first national bank to issue a stablecoin on a public, permissionless blockchain

Thread Bank secures $30.5m funding to support embedded banking strategy

Through the embedded banking strategy, Thread aims to provide “digital branches” embedded within partner platforms.

Visa launches stablecoin settlement in the US

Visa has launched stablecoin settlement in the US, letting issuers and acquirers settle in Circle's USDC token.