Tagged: financial services

April 11, 2025 @ 2:31 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BNY) (NYSE: BK) has piloted the “first” intraday repo trade settled through its triparty infrastructure. The USD-denominated pilot transaction, which “took place in February, saw UBS borrowing cash from Swiss Re while delivering collateral via BNY’s global collateral… Read More

April 7, 2025 @ 11:08 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The financial services sector is witnessing a key shift as artificial intelligence (AI) adoption accelerates, prompting innovative responses from industry professionals. Canapi Ventures, a fintech investment firm, has launched its inaugural Generative AI Council to bridge the gap between AI founders and the complex financial… Read More

April 6, 2025 @ 10:38 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BNY) (NYSE: BK), a global financial services company, announced the expansion of its Digital Asset Platform with the launch of its Digital Asset Data Insights product, designed to securely and efficiently “deliver both on- and off-chain data across… Read More

April 3, 2025 @ 2:20 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), the post-trade market infrastructure for the global financial services industry, today announced a digital collateral management platform. Collateral is an essential risk mitigation tool “that helps support overall financial stability.” DTCC also noted that as the markets grow… Read More

March 22, 2025 @ 5:26 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Cross River Bank, a technology infrastructure provider that offers embedded financial solutions, and Forward, a technology partner empowering Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) companies to integrate and monetize payments, are addressing some of the core payment challenges currently inhibiting the growth of SaaS providers through embedded payment offerings…. Read More

March 18, 2025 @ 8:21 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK Finance released its Plan for Growth, a blueprint designed to amplify the financial services sector’s role in driving the UK’s economic agenda. Submitted to the government earlier in March of this year, the suggested plan consolidates key insights from industry body UK Finance’s diverse… Read More

March 1, 2025 @ 1:14 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has released its Supervisory Priorities for 2025, outlining the Authority’s commitment to fostering market integrity, consumer protection, and financial stability. This document details the MFSA’s supervisory focus areas for 2025, building on its “compliance outcomes-based approach to supervision introduced… Read More

February 25, 2025 @ 3:39 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The rise of financial technology has enhanced the financial services industry by leveraging technology to provide solutions that enable financial inclusion, streamline processes, and improve user experiences, according to an update from Citi Group. From digital payments to peer-to-peer lending, artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain… Read More

February 10, 2025 @ 8:59 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Moneythor, a personalization engine for financial services providers, has announced its expansion to Latin America. The regional operations will be led by Enrique Ramos O’Reilly, Moneythor’s President Americas, who has 25 years of experience in banking and fintech. O’Reilly previously led Temenos‘ Latin America and… Read More

February 7, 2025 @ 6:03 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Fiserv, Inc. (NYSE: FI), a provider of payments and financial services tech, announced the FirstRand Group will become the “first” financial institution outside of the U.S. to commission Finxact from Fiserv — the ­cloud-native, real-time banking solution that offers enhanced access to data — to… Read More

February 5, 2025 @ 6:16 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

A recent funding round has highlighted the growing demand for artificial intelligence (AI) solutions in the financial services industry.  The investment in Jump, a provider of AI tools for financial advisors, underscores the potential benefits of leveraging AI to streamline administrative tasks and enhance customer… Read More

February 2, 2025 @ 11:33 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Bondster, a Czech investment platform, has become a member of the Czech Fintech Association (CFA), which supports the development of technologies in financial services. Bondster thus confirms its vision to be a key player in accessible investing. Petr Polenda, CEO of Bondster said: “Joining the… Read More

February 2, 2025 @ 5:48 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

ADGM, the UAE capital’s international financial centre, has officially launched its all-in-one mobile App, which is set to redefine how businesses, employees, and residents engage within the financial district. Designed to streamline connectivity, the app reportedly provides seamless access to various tools and services, “enhancing… Read More

February 1, 2025 @ 12:19 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Fintech firm Square’s annual report finds that global consumer businesses, including beauty and retail, plan to invest in new automation and loyalty programs in 2025. Square, the technology company that makes commerce and financial services accessible, released insights from its forthcoming Future of Commerce report,… Read More

January 21, 2025 @ 8:21 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The number of UK sectors reporting falling output rose to 11 in December 2024, up from eight in November, and the highest number since September 2023, according to data from the latest Lloyds UK Sector Tracker. The number of sectors with growing demand was “one… Read More

January 9, 2025 @ 9:46 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Northwestern Mutual, a financial services provider of insurance and wealth products, and Sixth Street, a global investment firm, announced a partnership to support Northwestern Mutual’s long-term, diversified investment strategy for its institutional investment portfolios, which “total over $320 billion.” Under the partnership, Sixth Street will… Read More

January 1, 2025 @ 11:10 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has recently released its Financial Stability Report. The update highlights key developments in the country’s financial ecosystem and what we can expect in 2025. Jaya Vaidhyanathan, CEO, BCT Digital has shared insights with CI on the nation’s banking sector…. Read More

January 1, 2025 @ 6:19 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Aditya Birla Capital Limited (ABCL) has announced a new milestone by becoming the first BFSI company to “go live” on all three core financial services – lending, insurance, and mutual fund investments, available on the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) platform. This latest development… Read More

December 29, 2024 @ 5:09 pm By Michael Wong  |  

The Bank of Nova Scotia (Scotiabank) has finalized its $2 billion investment in KeyCorp, acquiring approximately 14.9% of the U.S.-based bank’s common stock. The transaction, announced in August 2024, received Federal Reserve approval on December 12, 2024, and marks the completion of Scotiabank’s strategic minority… Read More

December 29, 2024 @ 1:38 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Financial Services Regulatory Authority of ADGM (FSRA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the UAE Ministry of Interior, to enhance coordination in combating financial crime related to virtual assets. The agreement aims to facilitate the exchange of information, strengthen risk mitigation frameworks,… Read More