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Earnings Show Banks Turning Transaction Banking Into a Platform Business

Earnings Show Banks Turning Transaction Banking Into a Platform Business
Earnings Show Banks Turning Transaction Banking Into a Platform Business
January 16, 2026  |  Banking

Some of the world’s largest banks posted their final earnings for the 2025 fiscal year this week. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Italian Competition Authority Investigates Activision Blizzard’s Promotions and Parental Controls
Italian Competition Authority Investigates Activision Blizzard’s Promotions and Parental Controls
January 16, 2026  |  Legal

The Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) launched two investigations into the Microsoft-owned gaming company Activision Blizzard, alleging that it engaged in “misleading and aggressive practices.” Get...

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Walmart’s New CEO Names US and Intl Heads
Walmart’s New CEO Names US and Intl Heads
January 16, 2026  |  Personnel

Walmart Inc. named new leaders of Walmart U.S., Walmart International and Sam’s Club U.S. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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OpenAI Brings Subscription Tier and Ads to US
OpenAI Brings Subscription Tier and Ads to US
January 16, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

OpenAI is bringing a new subscription tier and ads to the United States. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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WEF Says AI Can Unlock $4.5 Trillion if CEOs Fix Execution
WEF Says AI Can Unlock $4.5 Trillion if CEOs Fix Execution
January 16, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

Talk of an artificial intelligence (AI) bubble may be missing the more contrarian reality: AI capability is advancing so fast that the economic payoff is...

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Regions Bank Says AI Lifts Productivity 20% as Loan Growth Cools
Regions Bank Says AI Lifts Productivity 20% as Loan Growth Cools
January 16, 2026  |  Earnings

Regions Financial Corp.’s fourth-quarter results underscore increased digital engagement and deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) across the enterprise. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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JPMorgan Chase Forms Team to Help Companies Raise Private Capital
JPMorgan Chase Forms Team to Help Companies Raise Private Capital
January 16, 2026  |  Investments

JPMorgan Chase is reportedly forming a new team that will help companies raise private capital. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Cross-Border Payments Platform Project mBridge Processed $55.49B in Transaction Volume
Cross-Border Payments Platform Project mBridge Processed $55.49B in Transaction Volume
January 16, 2026  |  Cross-border Payments

The China-backed cross-border payments platform Project mBridge is reportedly set to erode the dominance of the dollar in some corridors, sectors and use cases. Get the Full...

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White House Says Banks Could Offer New Kind of Credit Cards
White House Says Banks Could Offer New Kind of Credit Cards
January 16, 2026  |  Credit Cards

White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said Friday (Jan. 16) that he expects big banks to offer “great new Trump cards.” Get the...

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