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Verdict Staff
UK government partners with startups to launch cyber security accelerator
The UK governments Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has joined forces with UKs cyber security agency GCHQ and the nations leading tech start-ups to launch a start-up accelerator to develop new technologies for combating cyber attacks.
Banco BPI makes way for Caixabank takeover by scrapping voting rights cap
Portuguese lender Banco BPI shareholders have approved the scrapping of a 20% cap on voting rights, clearing the way for Spains Caixabank to carry out a fresh purchase offer for the Portuguese lender.
KeyCorp-First Niagara $4.1bn merger deal secures OCC nod
KeyCorps acquisition of Buffalo, New York-based First Niagara Financial Group has received the go-ahead from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC).
Mobile finance platform MoneyLion launches in Malaysia
MoneyLion, a mobile personal finance platform based in New York, has launched operations in Malaysia.
Credit Agricole secures government nod to set up Islamic bank in Morocco
The government of Morocco has given the go-ahead to Credit Agricole for setting up an Islamic banking subsidiary in the country.
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UnionPay, National Bank of Pakistan partner to issue UnionPay cards
UnionPay International and National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) have signed an agreement to jointly issue 3.5 million UnionPay cards over the next five years in Pakistan.
Marvelstone to set up fintech hub in Singapore
Asian investment house Marvelstone Group is set to launch worlds largest fintech hub, named Lattice80, in Singapores Central Business District.
CIBC, NAB, Bank Leumi form alliance to accelerate innovation
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC), National Australia Bank (NAB) and Israel’s Bank Leumi have formed a partnership to speed up innovation by sharing aspects of their proprietary innovation strategies.
Westpac to shrink branch network in New Zealand
Australian banking major Westpac is set to close 19 of its branches across New Zealand as more people adopt online banking.
Financial crisis still affects financial services firms reputation: Study
Several financial services firms still feel the impact of the financial meltdown when it comes to reputation, according to the 2016 Makovsky Wall Street Reputation Study.