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The move allows the bank to shift from outdated systems to a streamlined, customer-focused digital banking framework.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