All articles by Satarupa Bhowmik

Satarupa Bhowmik

Revolut to base 40% of global workforce in India by end-2026

The company will add 1,600 roles in India through 2026, taking its headcount there to 5,500 by the end of that year.

Lloyds admits IT glitch hit nearly half a million customers

The bank reported that 114,182 users accessed others’ transactions, potentially exposing sensitive data like account details.

Citigroup invests in Japan’s Sakana AI

The investment size was not disclosed, though both sides described it as “strategic”.

Bank of England explores alternatives to card payments – report

BoE is creating panels to take evidence from stakeholders both inside and outside the financial sector.

FICO, Tech Mahindra form global alliance to speed AI decisioning for banks

Under the agreement, Tech Mahindra will set up a dedicated Centre of Excellence (CoE) focused on the FICO Platform.

Trump calls for 10% cap on credit card rates

The cap is intended to take effect on 20 January, coinciding with the one-year anniversary of Trump’s return to the White House.

Synovus and Pinnacle finalise $8.6bn merger

The merged entity is said to be the “highest-performing regional bank” focused on the “fastest-growth markets” in the Southeast.

Alkami launches Digital Banking Conversion Toolkit for financial leaders

The new toolkit aims to assist bank and credit union leaders throughout each phase of their digital banking conversion process.

NOBA targets Nasdaq Stockholm listing with $3.74bn valuation

NOBA becomes the second major Swedish financial group to seek a public listing this year, following Klarna’s New York debut.

Starling Bank reportedly plans secondary share sale targeting £4bn valuation

The bank has enlisted investment banks, including Morgan Stanley and Rothschild to assist with the sale process.