FinTech
FinTech
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
Stanbic Bank Kenya set for Temenos core banking upgrade with Orion Innovation
Company: Stanbic Bank Kenya, part of South Africa’s Standard Bank Group.
Project: Upgrading its Temenos core banking system.
Partner: Orion Innovation, Temenos’ regional...
Stephen Bird to exit Abrdn after four years as group CEO
Company: Abrdn, UK asset management firm.
CEO Departure: Stephen Bird is stepping down as group CEO after four years.
Announcement: Made following strategic...
Turkey’s Colendi reportedly raises $65m Series B funding led by Citi
Company: Colendi, a Turkish digital banking start-up.
Funding: Raised $65 million in a Series B round.
Lead Investor: Citi Ventures.
Supporting Investors: Hedef...
Former Stripe exec Gang Wang joins Nuvei as CTO
Company: Nuvei, a Canadian payments processor.
New Hire: Gang Wang, former head of payment methods at Stripe, was appointed as CTO.
Previous CTO:...
Climate fintech start-up Cloover secures $114m in seed funding round
Company: Cloover, a Berlin-based climate fintech.
Funding: Raised $114 million in seed funding (combination of debt and equity).
Investors:Led by Lowercarbon Capital.
...
N26 fined €9.2m by BaFin over late submission of suspected money laundering reports in 2022
N26 Fined and Regulatory Updates:
Fine Imposed:Amount: €9.2 million
Reason: Systematic late submission of suspected money laundering reports in 2022
Regulator: Federal Financial Supervisory...
ABN Amro acquires Germany’s Hauck Aufhäuser Lampe in €672m deal
Acquisition Details:Price: €672 million
Seller: Fosun International
Buyer: ABN Amro, one of the Netherlands’ largest banksStrategic Goals and Impact:Combination with...
BBVA partners OpenAI to deploy ChatGPT among its employees
Deployment Details:Licenses: 3,000 ChatGPT Enterprise licenses distributed to employees in central services in Spain
Future Plans: Extend licenses to employees in other...
Arab National Bank in major upgrade of core banking system with Infosys Finacle
Arab National Bank (ANB) Upgrades to Infosys Finacle 11x:Upgrade Details:New Core Banking Solution: Infosys Finacle version 11x
Project Duration: 21 months
Staff...

