All articles by Satarupa Bhowmik

Satarupa Bhowmik

Republic Bank chooses Fiserv’s DNA platform

This move is aimed at boosting operational efficiencies and the bank’s overall productivity.

Albania’s Tirana Bank enhances digital capabilities with Backbase

The five-year partnership with Backbase will primarily aim to improve Tirana Bank’s retail banking service

Fintech firm Mercury secures $300m in Series C funding

The funding round, spearheaded by Sequoia Capital, includes both primary and secondary investments.

nCino powers omnichannel banking for Credit Union 1

This initiative seeks to unify the member experience across commercial, consumer, and indirect lending services.

Taiwan’s Hua Nan Bank taps TPIsoftware for digital banking platform

The new platform unifies core services such as account opening, personal banking, and credit card and loan applications.

Experian rolls out Cashflow Score to enhance credit decisioning  

Cashflow Score integrates into lenders’ existing workflows, offering a comprehensive view of an applicant’s financial behaviour.

Bank of England starts 2025 capital stress test for lenders

The participating financial institutions are Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds Banking, Nationwide, NatWest, Santander UK, and Standard Chartered.

Fintech firm Chime launches Instant Loans

Available to Chime members, the Instant Loans product offers a fixed interest rate and does not require credit check.

The Cumberland taps TCS for core system overhaul

The partnership aims to “future-proof” The Cumberland’s banking infrastructure and enhance service flexibility at its branches.

Deutsche Bank, Heavybit invest in governance automation specialist Kosli

Kosli has also received investments from Defined Capital, Transpose Platform, and various angel investors.