When Controls Fail: Vigilance Lessons from the Punjab National Bank Fraud

Vigilance in banking is often associated with investigations, disciplinary proceedings and action taken after misconduct has been detected. Its more important role, however, is preventive. An effective vigilance framework should identify vulnerable processes, unusual employee behaviour, control overrides and suspicious Read More …

Kenyan Banks Turn to AI to Tackle Bad Loans

Kenyan banks are increasingly deploying artificial intelligence and alternative data in credit risk management as the sector confronts elevated levels of non-performing loans and seeks more accurate ways to assess borrowers. According to the Kenya Bankers Association, lenders are integrating Read More …

FDIC Plans Standards Body for Bank-Fintech Partners

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is working with banking and fintech industry groups to create an independent standard-setting organisation aimed at improving how banks assess fintech companies and other third-party service providers. Under a draft term sheet dated July Read More …

Major US Banks Scale AI Across Operations

Leading US banks including Bank of America, Citigroup and JPMorgan Chase are reporting measurable operational changes as artificial intelligence becomes increasingly embedded across banking workflows, from risk and finance to coding, client servicing and fraud management. At Bank of America, Read More …

SBI to Expand AI Use for Fraud and Risk Management

SBI to Expand AI Use for Fraud and Risk Management

SBI is accelerating the deployment of artificial intelligence across critical banking operations, with a focus on fraud prevention, proactive risk management, anti-money laundering (AML) and cheque processing. SBI Chairman C. S. Setty said the country’s largest lender is increasingly using Read More …

Absa Bank Modernises Credit Risk Reporting with SAS

Absa Bank Modernises Credit Risk Reporting with SAS

Absa Bank has modernised its credit risk management infrastructure using SAS Viya on Amazon Web Services (AWS), significantly reducing reporting time while strengthening model governance and regulatory compliance. The initiative was announced by SAS on 5 August 2026. (PR Newswire) Read More …