All articles by Satarupa Bhowmik

Satarupa Bhowmik

Virgin Money enters open banking partnership with Mastercard

This alliance enables Virgin Money customers to manage transactions from multiple providers in one place.

Raisin launches savings platform in Finland

At launch, the Finnish platform will work with BlueOrange, EuroExtra, and Rediem Capital.

Square Financial Services gains FDIC approval for Cash App Borrow loans

Eligibility for Cash App Borrow loans is determined by various factors, including state of residence, Cash App usage, and repayment history.

NuMark Credit Union agrees to buy The Lemont National Bank

Upon completion of the deal, NuMark’s assets will reach $910m, with 15 branches.

Arab National Bank deploys IBM platform to combat fraud

The AI-driven system enhances fraud detection with custom decision models, reducing reliance on vendors and data scientists.

Digital bank Plata garners $160m at $1.5bn valuation

Plata’s total debt and equity investment since its inception now reaches $750m.

US fintech firm Synctera rakes in $15m

The funding will help expedite Synctera’s growth and brings its total capital raised to $94m.

ProgressSoft, Fintech Galaxy reach open banking partnership

This tie-up seeks to boost Open Banking adoption in financial sector by creating national hubs and improving API connectivity.

Nippon Life eyes minority stake in India’s IndusInd Bank

Reliance Nippon Life Insurance could reportedly aim for up to a 9.9% share in the Mumbai-based bank.

Mashreq teams up with Mastercard for digital bank launch in Pakistan

The partnership will cover card portfolios for consumer, affluent, and business segments.