Narmi, a digital banking provider, announced on October 26, 2026 that it has extended its Model Context Protocol (MCP) capabilities to Microsoft 365 Copilot, giving bank and credit union staff secure access to customer financial data within existing admin workflows. Using natural language queries, staff can retrieve customer information, manage fraud inquiries, assess lending and liquidity activity, and monitor transactions. The connector supports relationship management, cash flow and credit line analysis, review of unusual payments, and tracking of account onboarding. Co-founder Chris Griffin said AI's value depends on letting employees access information without compromising security or privacy. The launch follows Narmi's AI Marketplace.
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| Market | US stocks |
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| Sector | Information Technology |
| Industry | Systems Software |
| Market cap | $3.9T |
| Close on 10/23/2026 | 524.53 |
| Change that session | +0.66% |
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