All articles by Vidhya Edwards Munnangi
Vidhya Edwards Munnangi
Hang Seng Bank shareholders greenlight buyout plan by HSBC
The proposal, announced in October 2025, places an overall value on Hang Seng Bank of approximately HK$106.1bn (then $13.63bn).
Volante introduces low-code tool for managing bank payment workflows
The company said the tool sits within Volante’s cloud-native Payments Platform and provides pre-built functions.
Zilch to acquire Lithuania’s Fjord Bank for expansion in Europe
With this deal, Zilch will obtain a European banking licence, allowing it to broaden its reach within the European market.
Bunq submits application for US banking licence
According to Bunq, prospective users in the US will have the option to open both US and European checking accounts if eligible.
Iute Group to enter Ukraine with bridge bank banking licence
The acquisition will be financed using existing liquidity within Iute Group.
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Shareholders approve $7.4bn Huntington-Cadence merger
The deal, valued at $7.4bn, is expected to be finalised on 1 February 2026.
PNC completes $4.1bn purchase of FirstBank
The acquisition is said to extend PNC’s footprint in Colorado as well as Arizona.
IBM powers digital upgrade for Egypt’s Bank NXT
The move is intended to lower operational costs as well as improve resource management.
Knight FinTech raises $23.6m in Accel-led Series A round
The funding will be used to enhance fraud detection, early warning systems, portfolio analytics and debt recovery capabilities.
WTW to acquire insurance broker Newfront for $1.3bn
The deal aims to strengthen WTW’s position in the US middle market.