All articles by Satarupa Bhowmik
Satarupa Bhowmik
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.
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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.
UniCredit to raise stake in Greece’s Alpha Bank
This acquisition of 9.7% will raise UniCredit’s total stake in Alpha to approximately 20%.
Westpac unveils AI-driven assistant to combat scams in real-time
The AI call assistant is currently in a pilot phase with the bank’s fraud and scam team.