by Steve Tabick | Aug 12, 2026 | RADD BUZZ
As financial organizations increasingly rely on automated underwriting, machine learning, and AI-driven decisioning, the question is no longer just whether a model works, but whether it can be explained. In an environment shaped by fair lending expectations, audit...
by Steve Tabick | Aug 3, 2026 | RADD BUZZ
AI is now embedded in some of the most important decisions financial institutions make, from detecting suspicious activity and fraud to making credit decisions. As these models become more widely used, supervisors are paying closer attention to how firms govern, test,...
by Steve Tabick | Jul 27, 2026 | RADD BUZZ
Banking‑as‑a‑Service, embedded finance, and multi‑layer fintech partnerships have moved from experimental to mainstream, with retail brands, marketplaces, and software platforms routinely offering accounts, cards, lending, and payments through stacked sponsor banks,...
by Steve Tabick | Jul 21, 2026 | RADD BUZZ
Consumers increasingly expect financial apps to offer instant approvals, one‑tap onboarding, and seamless day‑to‑day interactions. At the same time, regulators are doubling down on outcomes‑focused consumer protection, scrutinizing how products are presented, how fees...
by Steve Tabick | Jul 14, 2026 | RADD BUZZ
Regulators and sponsor banks now expect fintech‑driven financial organizations to pair streamlined, innovative products with bank‑grade compliance and governance. As digital services, embedded finance, and real‑time payments expand, informal controls and ad‑hoc...