All articles by Swagath Bandhakavi
Swagath Bandhakavi
Standard Chartered launches private markets co-investment club for ultra-high-net-worth clients
For the inaugural launch of the CIC, Standard Chartered has entered into an exclusive partnership with Ardian
UniCredit finalises acquisition of Aion Bank and Vodeno
Vodeno is a fintech company specialising in BaaS solutions, while Aion Bank operates as a digital bank with a subscription model
BBVA will offer bitcoin and ether trading and custody services in Spain
The bank is set to launch a new service, accessible to all its customers, enabling them to securely buy, sell, and manage bitcoin and ether transactions through its app
American Express to acquire Center for enhanced expense management
The acquisition aims to enhance American Express’s corporate and small business card services through the integration of Center’s advanced software solutions
ProcessOut and Trustly team up to offer merchants smarter instant bank payments
This integration allows businesses to easily offer Trustly’s instant bank payment solutions, increasing conversion rates, reducing costs, and expanding into new markets
Palantir and TWG launch AI JV to transform financial services
The partnership aims to transition from fragmented, isolated AI tools to a holistic, enterprise-wide integration within the banking, investment management, and insurance industries
Airwallex to strengthen Southeast Asia foothold with CTIN Pay acquisition
The acquisition aims to bolster Airwallex’s financial infrastructure, supporting Vietnamese merchants in international expansion and aiding foreign companies entering Vietnam
First Busey completes $917m acquisition of CrossFirst Bankshares
The merged entity will manage approximately $20bn in total assets, including $17bn in deposits, $15 billion in loans, and $14bn in wealth assets under management
WesBanco completes $959m acquisition of Premier Financial
Following the acquisition, WesBanco has expanded its franchise with 73 new financial centres in northern Ohio, southern Michigan, and northeastern Indiana
Gold Coast Federal Credit Union enlists Tyfone to accelerate digital transformation
Credit union selects best-in-class digital, mobile banking platform to enhance member experience, boost operational efficiencies