UK Auto Loan Controversy Could Cost Banks Billions

Some of the largest banks in the UK may have to pay billions of pounds to consumers over contentious lending practices at car dealers. In response to an October judgement by the UK’s Court of Appeal, many British banks are considering halting auto lending entirely. The court ruled it was unlawful for car dealerships to receive […]

Santander Commercial Bank Delivers New Products and Digital Capabilities to Drive More Seamless Client Experiences

Santander Bank, N.A. (“Santander” or “the Bank”) announced today that is has expanded its suite of digital cash management solutions to enhance the commercial client experience while reducing its overall cost to serve. With an increased focus on mobile banking and investments in treasury products, the Bank will continue to expand its offerings in 2025. […]

Dogecoin spikes after Trump announces a Department of Government Efficiency — DOGE

Dogecoin shot higher on Tuesday night, extending its postelection surge after President-elect Donald Trump formally announced the creation of the Department of Government Efficiency, which he referred to as “DOGE” in his statement. Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, former Republican presidential candidate and Strive Asset Management co-founder, will lead the department, Trump said in a statement. […]

Strivr Unveils Off-the-Shelf XR Solution to Support Retail Banking Training Needs

Strivr, an enterprise extended reality (XR) platform, has unveiled a turnkey, off-the-shelf immersive learning bundle for retail banking and financial services. Strivr, founded in 2015 and incubated at Stanford University, has launched the Strivr XR Training Bundle for retail banking. The collection of modules, informed by Strivr’s experience with major North American financial institutions, includes pre-built, immersive experiences […]

Nuke From Orbit Sets Out to Help Banks Protect Customers’ Mobile Devices With Partner Portal

Looking to expand its partner community, Nuke From Orbit has launched its Partner Portal to make it easy for prospective firms to protect their customers from mobile device theft. Nuke From Orbit enables users to cancel bank cards, secure digital accounts (banking apps, email, digital wallets, social media, etc.) and block their SIM in a single action. Potential […]