All articles by Vidhya Edwards Munnangi
Vidhya Edwards Munnangi
Ireland launches sale of final stake in AIB Group
This step is part of a broader strategy to return the banking sector to private ownership.
Sabadell considers sale of UK subsidiary TSB Bank
The valuation Sabadell anticipates for TSB has not been made public, but reports suggest a sale could generate £1.7-2bn.
BPCE seals $7.4bn deal to acquire Portugal’s Novo Banco
The deal is expected to be completed in the first half of 2026, following consultations with employee representative bodies.
Metro Bank gets takeover approach from Pollen Street
Metro Bank has been considered a target for acquisition after enduring a series of challenges as a public listed company.
Peymo launches AI-driven multi-hybrid banking platform
The platform integrates traditional fiat banking, cryptocurrency wallets, tokenised assets, and embedded finance into a unified system.
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UFS bolsters fintech portfolio with Quest Analytics purchase
Quest Analytics offers various customer success tools such as marketing, lead generation, and data analytics.
Matera, Circle tie up to support stablecoin-ready financial platform
The move enables interoperability between local currency accounts and USDC via Matera’s Digital Twin real-time ledger platform.
UK’s Starling Bank rolls out Gen AI powered chatbot
The chatbot, called Spending Intelligence and powered by Gemini, operates within the Google Cloud Platform.
US financial groups call for reforms in regulators’ handling of sensitive data
The groups made many recommendations, which include holding regulatory agencies to same security standards as private companies.
UniCredit’s Banco BPM bid gets clearance from EU Commission
The deal, under preliminary review by the Commission, has been authorised after the end of scrutiny.