PNC Bank is putting a modern twist on timeless financial wisdom in their latest social campaign – with a little help from Benjamin Franklin himself. ‘Brilliant Ben Franklinisms’ is the latest creative concept to debut across PNC’s paid and organic social channels. It’s part of the bank’s ongoing ‘Brilliantly Boring’ brand platform that highlights how the bank’s reliable, responsible approach leads to fulfilling outcomes for customers in a world obsessed with shortcuts, hype, and high-risk money moves. Created by AOR Arnold, the campaign features an animated Ben Franklin – the original financial influencer – delivering witty, practical money advice for the modern age. The campaign will run across paid and organic social, supported by a full digital media buy. The first wave of content in a two-part social campaign rolling out in 2025, ‘Brilliant Ben Franklinisms’ marks the next chapter in the success of PNC’s ‘Brilliantly Boring’ brand platform, which launched in 2024 and helped establish the bank’s new, distinct tone of voice in the category.
IDEMIA Secure Transactions launches modular library of post-quantum cryptographic algorithms and expert support for easy integration and deployment of quantum-resistant cryptography
IDEMIA Secure Transactions (IST) has launched the IDEMIA Sphere Cryptographic Library, a modular library designed for easy integration and quantum-resistant cryptography adoption. The library is certified by NIST CAVP1 and supports both classical and post-quantum cryptographic algorithms, enabling organizations to enhance their cyber security while preparing for the post-quantum era. The library is designed to meet the needs of a rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape and offers classical and post-quantum algorithms for hybrid protocols. It is certified by the NIST Cryptographic Algorithm Validation Program (CAVP) and offers algorithms for embedded and WhiteBox solutions. The library’s modular architecture enables seamless integration into both off-the-shelf and customized solutions, while clients benefit from IST’s expert support and consulting services for smooth deployment and long-term maintenance. For business: Acceleration of development cycles through ready-to-use certified modules; Reduced migration risks thanks to expert support during integration and maintenance phases; Ability to market quantum-resilient solutions rapidly, capitalizing on growing demand for trusted digital services. For consumers and citizens: Stronger protection of financial, healthcare, and identity data. Continuous, seamless digital experiences, with no perceptible change but a guarantee of higher security against quantum threats.
Anthropic’s Claude for Financial Services enables financial professionals to conduct research, generate investment reports, perform modelling and run complex analyses including Monte Carlo simulations and risk modeling with audit trails and verified source
Anthropic introduced Claude for Financial Services, an out-of-the-box generative artificial intelligence solution tailored to analysts, portfolio managers and underwriters at large financial institutions. The service, which is only available in enterprise plans, is powered by Claude 4, Anthropic’s most advanced AI model family. It is integrated with Box, Snowflake, Morningstar, FactSet, S&P Global and other data sources so users can access internal and external data in one dashboard. This is the first industry-specific service that Anthropic has formally introduced, according to Jonathan “JP” Pelosi, head of FSI at Anthropic. The platform enables financial professionals to conduct research, generate investment reports, and perform financial modeling with audit trails and verified source data. It can be used to modernize trading, automate compliance and run complex analyses including Monte Carlo simulations and risk modeling using Claude Code. The product expands Claude’s context window as well as usage limits to support large document analysis, a necessity for hedge funds, banks and insurers conducting due diligence or modeling transactions. Users can “look at hundreds of pages of financial documents,” without running into rate limits or losing continuity, Pelosi said.
Mastercard debuts experience-focused World Legend Card to support a growing demand among consumers for a “more intentional way of living, where spending on meaningful experiences is prioritized over material things”
Mastercard has introduced a new suite of benefits aimed at experience-seeking consumers. The Mastercard Collection is available across the company’s World, World Elite and newly created World Legend Mastercard cards, offering rewards on things like dining, entertainment and travel. The World Legend card is available to banks worldwide now, and will debut to cardholders in the third quarter of this year in the U.S., followed by a larger international launch. Driving this launch, is its in-house research showing a growing demand among consumers for a “more intentional way of living, where spending on meaningful experiences is prioritized over material things.” The vast majority of the company’s cardholders, “feel their best when spending their time on their passions, including culinary exploration, artistic endeavors, and cultural immersion,” while two-thirds “are becoming more intentional with how they spend their time, focusing on the relationships that matter most.”
Starting this year, Plaid will power an increasing portion of Xero’s US bank feed sources to eventually triple the number of high-quality bank feeds available to customers in the United States
Xero announced a strategic partnership with Plaid, a financial data network, to eventually triple the number of high-quality bank feeds available to customers in the United States. This partnership will significantly improve these business owners’ access to reliable bank connections, giving them a clearer, real-time view of their finances which, in turn, will empower them to make more informed decisions, supporting their growth, their employees, and the communities they serve. This partnership gives Xero’s customers access to more than a thousand secure, direct connections through Plaid’s expansive network of US financial institutions, delivering better reliability, data quality, and peace of mind for small businesses. Starting this year, Plaid will power an increasing portion of Xero’s US bank feed sources, offering customers more dependable connections to their financial data. “This partnership with Plaid is expected to supercharge bank connections. It will provide more robust integrations and higher-quality information from a wide range of financial institutions including smaller banks and credit unions. This will in turn make managing the finances a lot smoother, more precise and successful, as well as save valuable time for small business owners, accountants and bookkeepers,” said Vikram Grover, SVP Global Partnerships for Xero.
Regula’s embedded document reader offers dual-side scanning in a single step and automatic ejection after scanning for driver’s licenses and national ID cards to streamline checks at self-service kiosks and e-gates
Regula has introduced the Regula 7223E, an embedded document reader designed to streamline ID card checks at self-service kiosks and e-gates. This compact scanner is specifically built for ID-1 format documents, such as driver’s licenses and national ID cards, reducing user errors and improving customer experience. Self-service solutions are becoming more common in airports, hotels, and secure facilities. The Regula 7223E solves this problem with: Dual-side scanning in a single step; No-wrong-way card insertion; Automatic ejection after scanning. The result: faster lines, fewer errors, and a smoother process for customers and operators alike. The Regula 7223E is a standalone document reader based on the desktop ID card reader Regula 72X3. It can be used at kiosks, e-gates, or self-service points and is compatible with Regula’s embedded full-page document reader Regula 70X8M. The built-in indicator guides users through the process, improving usability and speeding up verification workflows. The 7223E is backed by Regula Document Reader SDK, a comprehensive document verification software solution that enables multiple automated checks to prove IDs’ authenticity. It draws on Regula’s proprietary identity document template database, which includes over 15,000 templates from 252 countries and territories.
Walmart provides business customers with pay by invoice; eligible customers can apply for a business line of credit with 30-day net terms that is fully integrated into the omnichannel Walmart Business environment
Walmart is letting SMBs and non-profits apply for credit to make payments. Walmart Business offers a broad assortment of more than 100,000 items with categorization and navigation tailored to organizational shoppers, is rolling out the TreviPay Pay by Invoice solution. This represents the retailer’s first business-to-business omnichannel payment capability and offers corporate and non-profit customers a business line of credit that provides flexible net terms and enables them to defer payment and receive detailed invoices to help monitor spending. Eligible customers can apply for a business line of credit with 30-day net terms that is fully integrated into the omnichannel Walmart Business environment. Walmart also recently rolled out Walmart Business Print, which enables organizational customers to design and place an order and then choose items with no-to-low minimum quantities to be shipped directly to them or picked up in-store. In addition, the discounter offers Walmart Business customers access to Clover business management solutions.
SearchStax’s generative AI feature delivers instant, natural language summaries at the top of onsite search results pages with each response grounded in the website’s indexed content and including source citations
SearchStax announced the release of Smart Answers for Site Search, a generative AI feature that delivers instant, natural language summaries at the top of onsite search results pages. Pulled from the customer’s own content index, Smart Answers gives website visitors faster access to accurate information, modernizing how people search, engage, and discover content on websites. With Smart Answers, visitors can type natural language questions into the search bar and receive a direct, AI-generated answer that appears instantly above website search results, similar to Google AI Overviews. Each response is grounded in the website’s indexed content and includes source citations. Users can also provide feedback to fine-tune the experience. For marketing teams and website experience owners, Smart Answers levels up their onsite search without the burden of heavy code changes or development projects. Smart Answers provides a developer-ready widget for easy implementation, with customizable UI to match your brand. Smart Answers determines if the search request requires a generative response and then synthesizes information from your content that has been indexed in SearchStax Site Search, delivering easy-to-digest answers to web visitors’ questions. Key Benefits of Smart Answers: Faster access to information with AI-summarized responses; Trusted answers based on your own website content; Natural language support, encouraging questions over keywords; Higher engagement and satisfaction by matching modern user expectations; Effortless modernization of your search experience without needing to re-architect your site
Nitrogen’s native AI solution for advisors transcribes advisor-client conversations, generates real-time meeting summaries, and produces editable, CRM-ready notes based on firm’s compliance guidelines
Nitrogen, the developer of integrated risk tolerance, proposal generation, investment research, and planning software for advisors, announced the launch of AI Meeting Center, a secure, native solution that streamlines meeting documentation and supercharges advisor productivity. Designed to save time, reduce compliance friction, and eliminate the need for third-party AI tools, AI Meeting Center helps deliver better client experiences without leaving the Nitrogen ecosystem. Built directly into Nitrogen’s secure infrastructure, AI Meeting Center transcribes advisor-client conversations, generates real-time meeting summaries, and produces editable, CRM-ready notes all within the compliance standards advisors already rely on. It inherits the governance model broker-dealer and RIA firms already trust and requires no new logins or tools. Key Features of AI Meeting Center: Real-Time Meeting Summaries: Instantly generate concise, actionable overviews of every client conversation. CRM-Ready, Editable Notes: Deliver documentation based on your firm’s compliance guidelines. Fully Native Integration: No third-party tools, plug-ins, or onboarding hurdles. Enterprise-Grade Security: Built entirely within Nitrogen’s secure infrastructure.
PNC Bank is looking to increase its direct deposit market share by automating the payroll deposit switch for payroll, Social Security payments, gig work payouts or other regular income from the bank’s mobile app
PNC Bank is looking to increase its direct deposit market share by automating the payroll deposit switch process for consumers. The bank announced the launch of its new digital direct deposit manager on Tuesday. It gives PNC Bank customers the ability to automatically set up direct deposits for payroll, Social Security payments, gig work payouts or other regular income from the bank’s mobile app. The upgraded deposit feature, referred to by the bank as PNC Direct Deposit, removes barriers to updating or changing the primary bank account for payroll deposits by combining the roles of the employer, the payroll provider and the bank into a single interface. PNC Bank built the feature through a partnership with the account-switching fintech Atomic. “This integrated direct deposit solution is just another example of how
PNC is continuously enhancing and improving the client experience,” Alex Overstrom, head of retail banking for PNC Bank, said. “By embedding direct deposit functions directly within the mobile app, our clients can seamlessly update and manage their direct deposit preferences without the hassle of filling out paperwork.” In most cases PNC consumers using the direct deposit manager won’t need to manually enter their routing and account numbers, which could reduce the risk of user errors and delays in receiving payments. The automated deposit switching feature covers about 85% of U.S. payees. The bank still provides a manual direct deposit enrollment form option for any consumers whose employers aren’t integrated into the PNC Direct Deposit platform. The bank previously offered this manual option for all users before launching its digital feature.