All articles by Satarupa Bhowmik

Satarupa Bhowmik

Acuity rolls out new AI platform for banks and asset managers

The platform, based on real-world processes, is being integrated into Acuity’s digital solutions.

Enterprise Bank & Trust to acquire 12 First Interstate Bank branches

The deal involves the transfer of around $740m in deposits and about $200m in loans.

Pinwheel taps Q2 to ease direct deposit switching process

Using Pinwheel’s data network of payroll providers, financial providers can get income and employment data from 1,800 platforms.

Cadence Bank seals deal to buy Industry Bancshares

Industry Bancshares operates 27 full-service branches in Central and Southeast Texas.

HarborOne, Eastern Bankshares seal $490m merger deal

The merger is due to complete in Q4 2025, subject to regulatory approvals and HarborOne shareholder consent.

Citizens State Bank taps Apiture to enhance digital banking capabilities

Apiture’s integration of consumer and business banking solutions will enhance advanced features for customers.

Ant Bank (Hong Kong) receives $100m funding for growth

This funding will allow Ant Bank to create “innovative” financial products and offer customised solutions to customers.

Columbia Banking to acquire Pacific Premier in $2bn deal

Post-merger, Pacific Premier shareholders will hold approximately 30% of Columbia’s shares.

AppTech enters digital banking space with CoreBanking solution

This new solution’s launch coincides with the onboarding of its first banking client, marking a strategic entry into retail financial services.

10x Banking adds new AI capabilities to core platform

The AI product suite features three solutions designed to tackle industry challenges and leverage AI in banking.