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UK, US Stablecoin Rules Demand Infrastructure Overhaul
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US regulators reject Bunq’s bank charter bid
**Regulatory documents on OCC desk**. The rejection of Bunq’s application for a national bank charter by the US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) in early...

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UK’s New Payment Scheme Boosts Open Banking Adoption
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Theon completes purchase of MERIO and wins first contract
Theon will release its Q3 2026 financial performance update on November 9, 2026, following market closing hours. Theon International Plc has finalized the acquisition of an 80% stake in MERIO,...

Act-On unveils ready-made marketing tools for banks
A man intensely analyzing stock market data on a laptop in an office setting. Photo: Tima Miroshnichenko/Pexels Act-On Software has introduced a suite of prebuilt marketing automation solutions aimed at...

Hospital expands virtual care for patients
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Buying a Home in Singapore for Different Life Stages: How to Choose a Property That Grows With You
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