All articles by Satarupa Bhowmik

Satarupa Bhowmik

UK’s FCA partners with Nvidia to help financial firms experiment using AI

The Supercharged Sandbox will offer financial services firms access to Nvidia’s accelerated computing and AI Enterprise Software.

CBA closes stake sale in Bank of Hangzhou to NCI

In January this year, CBA entered an agreement to sell its remaining 5.45% stake in HZB.

Flipkart receives lending licence from Reserve Bank of India

This is said to be the first time the RBI has issued an NBFC licence to an e-commerce company in India.

BNP Paribas to shutter 200 branches in France by 2026

BNP Paribas CEO Jean-Laurent Bonnafe confirmed plans to close around 80 branches this year and another 120 next year.

Ant International launches new AI platform for fintech sector

The AI-as-a-Service platform streamlines the creation of AI-powered financial services.

FinTech Scotland, TSB launch innovation programme to address banking fraud

TSB Labs will work with FinTech Scotland to find and support “innovative” fraud prevention solutions.

Thrivent Bank launches operations in US

The launch completes the merger of Thrivent Credit Union into the newly formed bank.

Access Bank concludes acquisition of National Bank of Kenya

NBK and Access Bank Kenya will operate independently during the integration process.

Mercado Pago seeks banking licence in Argentina

This initiative aims to expand its digital services within a completely digital framework.

Lloyds, Lumio partner to enhance money management

The Lumio app allows users to manage shared finances, track expenses, and achieve financial goals together.