All articles by Satarupa Bhowmik

Satarupa Bhowmik

JP Morgan, Houlihan Lokey lead financial advisers M&A rankings for H1 2025

JP Morgan led by value with advisory on $237.1bn worth of deals, while Houlihan Lokey topped by volume with 128 transactions.

NatWest Boxed, Saga partner to offer tailored savings for over-50s

The initial focus will be on launching savings products tailored to this demographic’s unique needs.

Berlin fintech re:cap expands to UK with $170m credit facility

The company aims to streamline capital management, planning, and execution into a single system with its UK expansion and new funding structure.

Accenture, Microsoft join forces to develop Gen AI cybersecurity tools

The partnership seeks to help organisations tackle advanced threats, optimise technology tools, and lower operational costs.

Orion deploys Temenos digital banking platform for BNI Madagascar

This initiative aims to deliver a customer-centric banking experience that goes beyond the standard Temenos Digital offering.

Bank of England eases mortgage lending rules

The initiative supports the government’s goal of increasing home ownership for first-time buyers.

Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt deploys Intellect’s digital platform

The move allows the bank to shift from outdated systems to a streamlined, customer-focused digital banking framework.

Business First Bancshares enters deal to buy Progressive Bancorp

The acquisition will raise Business First’s total assets to around $8.5bn, with over $6.6bn in loans.

Pennsylvania’s Norwood Financial and PB Bankshares announce merger

The transaction is anticipated to be completed in late 2025 or early 2026, contingent on approvals.

Equity Bancshares closes acquisition of NBC Oklahoma

The company aims to fully integrate its core and digital banking systems by late August 2025.