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Brink’s Strengthens Position with $6.6B NCR Acquisition
Brink's expands its services through strategic acquisition of NCR's Atleos.Highlights: Brink's acquires NCR Atleos for $6.6 billion.The deal aims to enhance Brink's logistics capabilities.This acquisition positions Brink's as a...
FinTech
Barclays Strengthens Blockchain Payments Platform Discussions
Bank explores blockchain vendors for enhanced payment solutions.Highlights: Barclays explores blockchain technology for payments.Bank engages with various vendors...
FinTech
Lloyds Tightens Bank Account Opening Process in Branches
The bank limits account openings amidst ongoing service updates.Highlights: Lloyds will restrict opening some bank accounts in branches.The...
FinTech
Jack Dorsey’s Block to Lay Off 4,000 Employees as AI Era Advances
Significant workforce reduction reflects shifts in technology focus.Highlights: Block announces 4,000 layoffs amid evolving AI landscape.The decision comes...
FinTech
Meta Secures Multi-Billion Dollar Deal to Rent Google AI Chips
Partnership strengthens Meta's AI capabilities with advanced technology.Highlights: Meta signs multi-billion dollar deal with Google for AI chips.The...
Ohio’s first female-led bank Fortuna nears launch after raising $20.7m
New Start-Up Bank:Fortuna Bank, an Ohio-based start-up, is preparing to launch after securing $20.7 million in funding and receiving conditional approval from...
Blockchain firm Consensys hires former Disney exec Dan Odell as CFO
New CFO Appointment:Consensys, a web3 and blockchain technology company, has hired Dan Odell as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO).Responsibilities:Odell...
Setpoint bags $31m Series B funding to fuel research and development
Series B Funding:New York-based fintech Setpoint secured $31 million in a Series B funding round led by 645 Ventures.Participants:Other investors...
Ireland’s PTSB extends partnership with Worldpay to expand merchant services offering
Expanded Partnership:PTSB, a Dublin-based bank, has expanded its partnership with Worldpay to offer additional merchant services to its commercial customers.Background:PTSB...
Experian snaps up behavioural analytics firm NeuroID
Acquisition Details:Experian has acquired NeuroID, a US-based tech start-up specializing in behavioral analytics, for an undisclosed amount.NeuroID's Expertise:Founded in 2014,...
Banking Tech Awards 2024 nominations deadline extended to 6 September
Extended Nomination Deadline:The deadline for nominations has been extended to 6 September 2024 to accommodate delays due to summer holidays.Event Details:...
UK start-up Sync Savings to make market debut next month
Launch and Founders:Sync Savings is a UK-based start-up founded by former Monzo chiefs, CEO Joss Tasker and COO Alex Fox.
The company...
Broadridge appoints Simon Robertshaw as CTO of trading solutions
New CTO Appointment:Broadridge has hired Simon Robertshaw as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for its front office trading capabilities division.
Robertshaw will...
India’s Vayana secures $20.5m in Series D funding
Funding Details:Vayana secured $20.5 million in its ongoing Series D funding round, led by SMBC’s Asia Rising Fund.
Additional participants include Chiratae...

