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BankIslami wins Euromoney award for Islamic digital banking
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Euromoney named BankIslami Pakistan’s Best Islamic Digital Bank, marking the lender’s second straight year of recognition.
Propellus rolls out AI underwriting protocol for small business funding
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Propellus Inc. said Aug. 17 it has deployed an AI-assisted underwriting system across its funding operations to speed credit decisions and support higher origination volume without matching overhead growth.
Tavss Fletcher doubles down on Virginia injury cases as crash injuries rise
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Norfolk law firm Tavss Fletcher is highlighting its long-running focus on accident and injury victims across Virginia after the state logged 74,194 crash injuries in 2025, up 15.8% from the prior year.
Alvacomm launches Konetic One for Australian community providers
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Alvacomm Pty Ltd has launched Konetic One nationally in Australia as community service providers face rising expectations for digital access, clearer communication and faster support.
Retail banking market to reach $5.2 trillion by 2031
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Mordor Intelligence says the global retail banking market will grow from $3.56 trillion in 2025 to $5.20 trillion by 2031, powered by digital banking, instant payments and mobile-first customer behavior.
Deborah Smith leads CenterCap Group into AI-driven real estate banking
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Deborah Smith, co-founder and CEO of CenterCap Group, is being recognized for a career spanning nearly three decades and more than $100 billion in real estate investment banking transactions.
Hamilton Reserve Bank highlights global banking model from Nevis
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Hamilton Reserve Bank pointed to a July 8 feature in The Citizen that details how the Nevis-headquartered bank serves clients in more than 150 countries using capital, compliance and a $100 million technology platform.
Woodforest National Bank taps Zelus automation platform for retail banking
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Woodforest National Bank has agreed to deploy Zelus Automation Platform’s SNAP system across its retail banking network, covering nearly 740 branches in 17 states.
Banking-as-a-Service market seen reaching $60 billion by 2033
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Allied Market Research projects the global Banking-as-a-Service market will grow from $12.2 billion in 2023 to $60.0 billion by 2033, driven by open banking, embedded finance and broader digital transformation.
Medical refrigerators market seen topping $8 billion by 2030
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The global medical refrigerators market is projected to grow from $5.08 billion in 2025 to $5.58 billion in 2026, with North America holding the largest regional share.
I Love Your Money advances in Extraco Banks award program
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I Love Your Money has moved into the second round of Extraco Banks’ 2026 Extrapreneur Award Program in Belton, Texas.
SBS launches embedded AI foundation for banks
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SBS is rolling out SBS AI Foundation, an embedded enterprise AI layer for core banking, lending and digital banking systems used by more than 1,500 financial institutions.
Visionet lands on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list
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Visionet has been named to the 2026 Inc. 5000, the annual ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America.
Holdings launches free invoicing inside Claude, ChatGPT and Cursor
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Holdings has launched a free invoicing feature that works inside AI assistants, including Claude, ChatGPT and Cursor, using the Model Context Protocol.
Turkey eSIM restrictions force travelers to plan ahead in 2026
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Turkey’s access restrictions on some international eSIM providers are still affecting visitors in 2026, making pre-arrival setup and backup connectivity essential.
Cardiff raises affiliate payouts to $200 per qualified referral
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Cardiff is boosting affiliate commissions fourfold, from $50 to $200, for qualified small-business funding referrals.
BankIslami marks Pakistan Independence Day with government and business leaders
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BankIslami hosted a reception in Karachi on Aug. 17 to mark Pakistan’s 79th Independence Day, drawing senior government, police, diplomatic and private-sector figures.
DPL Lawyers expands across Westchester and western Connecticut
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Daniels, Porco & Lusardi, LLP, known as DPL Lawyers, has broadened its Hudson Valley practice into Westchester County, White Plains and western Connecticut.
Chesapeake Bank picks Kobalt Labs for first AI platform
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Chesapeake Bank has chosen Kobalt Labs as its first enterprise AI platform, starting with vendor risk management and compliance work.
MENA Banking Excellence Awards names retail, digital and SME winners
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Banks and financial institutions from 11 countries have been recognised in the 2026 MENA Banking Excellence Awards for retail, digital and SME performance.
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