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FinTech
Bridge, Owned by Stripe, Strengthens Approval for National Trust Bank
Stripe’s Bridge secures national approval to operate as a trust bank.Highlights: Bridge secures national approval to function as a trust bank.The approval signals expansion in financial services for Stripe.Bridge...
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ECB Strengthens Framework Ahead of Planned Digital Euro Pilots
European Central Bank prepares for digital euro testing phase.Highlights: ECB announces enhancements to its regulatory framework.Planned pilots for...
FinTech
Mastercard and Visa Strengthen Agentic Payment Pilots with Bank Collaborations
Financial giants team up with banks to enhance payment systems.Highlights: Mastercard and Visa partner with banks for innovative...
FinTech
Mastercard Strengthens Cyber Defense with Cloudflare Partnership
New alliance enhances transaction security amidst rising cyber threats.Highlights: Mastercard partners with Cloudflare for enhanced cyber security.Collaboration aims...
FinTech
Gemini Stock Plummets as Three Top Executives Depart
Key leadership changes raise concerns over Gemini's future stability.Highlights: Gemini stock drops significantly after three executives resign.Executive departures...
Dutch lender BridgeFund taps Mambu for core banking upgrade
BridgeFund Selects Mambu's Cloud Banking PlatformOverview:Amsterdam-based BridgeFund partners with Mambu to scale its SME lending operations.Objectives:Replace BridgeFund’s in-house-built core banking...
Al Etihad Payments prepares to launch new domestic card scheme in UAE this month
Launch of Jaywan Card Scheme by CBUAEOverview:The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) is launching a domestic card scheme named Jaywan through...
NatWest prepares to introduce GenAI-powered virtual assistant Cora+ in collaboration with IBM
NatWest Launching AI-Powered Virtual Assistant Cora+Introduction:NatWest is launching a generative AI-powered virtual assistant, Cora+, developed with IBM’s Watsonx.Features:Integrates information from...
Former HSBC exec Roz Smith named as new COO of Broadridge International
Roz Smith Appointed COO of Broadridge InternationalAnnouncement:Roz Smith appointed as COO of Broadridge International, effective 1 May 2024.Role and Responsibilities:Tasked...
Eurobank Cyprus overhauls legacy systems with Temenos solutions
Eurobank Cyprus Partners with Temenos for Digital Banking TransformationPartnership Overview:Eurobank Cyprus, the country's third-largest bank, has partnered with Swiss banking tech firm...
Oman Arab Bank debuts new direct debit solution
Oman Arab Bank Launches New Direct Debit SolutionProduct Introduction: Oman Arab Bank (OAB) has introduced a direct debit product to streamline and automate...
U.S. Bank taps Greenlight for family-focused money management tools
U.S. Bank Partners with Greenlight to Enhance Financial Literacy ToolsPartnership Overview: U.S. Bank has teamed up with Greenlight to promote positive financial habits...
Finseta offloads non-trading subsidiary Capital Currencies to undisclosed buyer for £150,000
Summary of Finseta's Sale of Capital Currencies:Transaction Overview:Finseta (formerly Cornerstone FS) sold its non-trading subsidiary, Capital Currencies, for £150,000 in cash.
The...
Peru becomes first South American country to adopt NPCI’s UPI tech
Summary of BCRP and NPCI International Partnership:Partnership Overview:Central Reserve Bank of Peru (BCRP) partners with NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL).
Aim: Create...

