All articles by Shivam Mishra

Shivam Mishra

Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison and Debevoise & Plimpton lead M&A legal advisory in financial services for Q1 2025 

Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison topped in terms of value, by advising on over $12bn worth of deals. 

Citi and Houlihan Lokey lead Q1 2025 M&A financial advisories 

Citi led by deal value, while Houlihan Lokey topped by deal volume. 

Santander UK to shutter 95 branches, affecting 750 jobs

This decision comes amid a shift towards digital banking, with a 63% increase in digital transactions at the bank since 2019.

mylo receives approval for digital onboarding in Egypt 

mylo said this “landmark achievement represents a transformative leap” in Egypt’s consumer finance sector industry.  

India’s IndusInd Bank raises Rs110bn through certificates of deposit  

This move comes as the bank seeks to strengthen its funding position following the revelation of a Rs20bn accounting discrepancy in its derivatives book. 

CommBank expands AI partnership with Anthropic 

This collaboration aims to leverage Amazon-backed Anthropic’s AI expertise to accelerate AI adoption within CBA. 

UniCredit obtains ECB approval for Commerzbank stake hike 

Notably, Germany has resisted UniCredit’s efforts to expand its stake in Commerzbank. 

Challenger bank Lunar launches app for kids and teens 

Lunar Youth is linked to parents’ accounts, helping young users explore digital money management while parents retain oversight.  

Neobank Zolve secures $251m in Series B funding 

The latest funding is the largest in Zolve’s history, valuing the Houston-based company at approximately $800m. 

Doha Bank and Ooredoo Money form alliance for fintech growth 

This partnership focuses on leveraging technologies to enhance digital banking services and financial inclusion.