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Affiliated Managers Group’s IT hiring activity increases 145.5% in May 2021

US financial services industry sees a rise of 34.7% in deal activity in March 2019

Breaking up Deutsche Bank may be the only option

Pinnacle Financial Partners receives regulatory nod to acquire BNC Bancorp

Tennessee-based Pinnacle Financial Partners, the parent of Pinnacle Bank, has obtained the nod from the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, the Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions, and the North Carolina Office of the Commissioner of Banks to acquire and its subsequent merger with North Carolina-based BNC Bancorp, the parent of Bank of North Carolina.

Upgrade launches new consumer credit platform

Online lender Upgrade, created by former Lending Club CEO Renaud Laplanche, has launched a new consumer credit platform.

South Korean regulator approves internet -only bank Kakao Bank

Kakao Bank, a South Korean internet-only lender, has received the final approval from the country’s Financial Services Commission (FSC).

Malaysia and Thailand central banks collaborate to boost banking supervision

Bank Negara Malaysia and Bank of Thailand have inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen supervision of banking institutions in the two jurisdictions and cooperate in financial development.

Deutsche Bank launches contactless mobile payment service in Germany

Deutsche Bank has introduced mobile payments in Germany through its Deutsche Bank Mobile app for Android device users enabled with Near Field Communication (NFC).

Diebold Nixdorf introduces new ATM concept

Diebold Nixdorf has unveiled its new ATM concept, Essence, which incorporates a sleek, modern design and user interface to enhance consumer experience.

Mizuho Bank taps Vasco to boost online banking security

Japan’s Mizuho Bank has implemented DIGIPASS for Apps solution from Vasco Data Security International to strengthen security of its online and mobile banking channels.