ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Backflip, Ansa, Salmon, Firenze and more
Backflip: US-based proptech Backflip raised $15 million in a Series A funding round led by FirstMark Capital, with participation from existing backers and...
Inclusive instant payment system Higala launches in the Philippines
Introduction of Higala: Higala, an inclusive instant payment system (IIPS), has been launched in the Philippines to reduce the cost of real-time payments,...
Renasant Corporation promotes president and COO Kevin Chapman to CEO
Leadership Transition at Renasant Corporation: Renasant Corporation, the parent company of Renasant Bank, announced that its President and COO, Kevin Chapman, will become...
Franklin Templeton partners Microsoft to build “advanced financial AI platform”
Partnership with Microsoft Azure AI: Franklin Templeton, a US-based investment management firm with over $1.6 trillion in assets under management, is partnering with...
Barclays reportedly leading the race to take over GM credit card programme from Goldman Sachs
Potential Sale of GM Credit Card Programme: Goldman Sachs is reportedly in talks with Barclays regarding the potential sale of its General Motors...
UMB Financial Corporation acquires Heartland Financial in $2bn deal
Acquisition Announcement: UMB Financial Corporation (UMB) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Colorado-based bank holding company Heartland Financial USA (HTLF) in...

