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FGV Capital Says AI Startup Rock Stars Need Different VC Roadies
Startups // August 26, 2026

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Three Charts Show Who Wants a Federal Bank Charter and Why
Legal & Regulation // August 26, 2026

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency’s charter-granting activity doesn’t just show that a new rash of financial services firms are successfully becoming banks or bank-like institutions. The applications, viewed collectively, also show what the 21st century financial sector thinks a bank charter should...

62% of Financially Improving Households Have a Savings Cushion
Consumer Finance // August 26, 2026

As today’s consumer confidence reading from The Conference Board shows, metrics can be complicated. They may be holding in a narrow range, but household finances are moving in a less stable direction. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Targeted Rewards Could Close Credit Unions’ 21-Point Wallet Gap
Credit Unions // August 26, 2026

Credit unions (CUs) have spent decades building the kind of customer relationship that national banks would struggle to manufacture with even the biggest marketing budget. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Interviews & Exclusives
Splitit CEO Says Payments Firms Must Build for AI, Not Just Use It

August 26, 2026
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Three Charts Show Who Wants a Federal Bank Charter and Why

August 26, 2026
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency’s charter-granting activity doesn’t just show that a new rash of financial services firms are successfully becoming banks or bank-like institutions. The applications,...

62% of Financially Improving Households Have a Savings Cushion

August 26, 2026
As today’s consumer confidence reading from The Conference Board shows, metrics can be complicated. They may be holding in a narrow range, but household finances are moving in a less...

Targeted Rewards Could Close Credit Unions’ 21-Point Wallet Gap

August 26, 2026
Credit unions (CUs) have spent decades building the kind of customer relationship that national banks would struggle to manufacture with even the biggest marketing budget. Get the Full Story Complete...

Quick Reads
Banks Double Down on nCino AI Agents After Using Initial Credits

August 25, 2026
Early adopters of nCino’s agentic solutions and other artificial intelligence initiatives for financial institutions have used up their first bundles of credits and have come back for more, nCino CEO Sean Desmond said Tuesday (Aug. 25) during an earnings call. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free […]

Intuit Says 75% of Enterprise Customers Deploy AI Agents Monthly

August 25, 2026
Businesses and accountants are deploying the artificial intelligence-powered tools offered as part of Intuit Intelligence, Intuit Chairman and CEO Sasan Goodarzi said Tuesday (Aug. 25) during an earnings call. Get...

Canada’s BMO and Scotiabank Beat Earnings Targets as Trade War Escalates

August 25, 2026
Canadian banks are not being harmed by the effects of new U.S. tariffs that impact some of their customers, and the banks may even find new opportunities, Reuters reported Tuesday...

Block Links Square and Cash App to Create Local Business Network

August 25, 2026
Block’s local commerce network, Neighborhoods, has added 30,000 more sellers, the company said in a Tuesday (Aug. 25) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...