All articles by Shivam Mishra
Shivam Mishra
RUUT to enter UK digital banking market via Algbra-Moka partnership
Moka United will introduce RUUT with the support of Algbra Labs, which will power the digital banking brand through its fintech-as-a-service platform.
Addiko Bank ventures into Romania’s digital banking sector
Addiko Bank aims to stand out by providing a completely digital service that addresses financial needs of customers.
HSBC reportedly considers selling Australian retail bank
The potential sale, managed by Citi, could attract local lenders seeking to expand their credit card offerings.
US consumer finance watchdog to revise open banking regulations
CFPB’s decision follows a federal judge’s pause on a lawsuit aiming to strike down these regulations.
Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz and Alston & Bird top H1 2025 financial services M&A legal advisory list
Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz advised on deals worth $54.3bn, securing the top position in terms of value.
Evercore and Houlihan Lokey lead H1 2025 financial services M&A financial advisory rankings
The analysis shows that Evercore led by value, advising on $38.6bn worth of deals, while Houlihan Lokey led by volume, advising on 25 deals.
Jefferies, Mizuho, and Morgan Stanley top M&A value in South & Central America in H1 2025
Jefferies, Mizuho Financial Group, and Morgan Stanley each advised on a deal worth $9bn.
UBS, Rand Merchant Bank lead financial adviser M&A rankings in MEA for H1 2025
UBS topped by value, with $1.6bn in advised deals, while Rand Merchant Bank led by volume, with four deals to its credit.
A&O Shearman and White & Case lead M&A legal advisory in Middle East & Africa in H1 2025
A&O Shearman secured its top position by advising on deals worth $2.8bn, and in terms of volume, White & Case led with eight deals.
FCA fines Barclays $56m for financial crime risk management failings
The fine covers two cases: Barclays Bank UK’s handling of WealthTek and Barclays Bank’s dealings with Stunt & Co.