All articles by Vidhya Edwards Munnangi

Vidhya Edwards Munnangi

Backbase, Synpulse collaborate to power digital banking in APAC

The partnership combines Backbase’s engagement banking platform with Synpulse’s regional expertise.

Fintech firm Ramp finalises secondary share sale at $13bn valuation 

The company now powers over $55bn in annualised payment volume across card transactions and bill payments. 

Alpha Bank Cyprus to buy AstroBank in €205m deal  

The acquisition is projected to result in a 60% growth in its loan portfolio, a 70% increase in its deposit base, a 65% rise in its asset base. 

Metallicus, Payfinia offer crypto service access to US credit unions

Payfinia will become a preferred API and payment services partner for Metallicus’s Metal Pay.  

Frontwave Credit Union agrees to acquire Community Valley Bank 

The combined entity will have over $1.7bn in assets and serve over 130,000 members across Southern California. 

Neonomics buys open banking firm Ordo 

This acquisition has received full approval from both the UK FCA and Norwegian Financial Supervisory Authority (FSA). 

Banking Circle signs deal to buy Australian Settlements Limited  

This deal is contingent on standard closing conditions including regulatory clearances. 

BlackRock, FDIC oversight talks hit new deadline to 10 February 

This follows the asset manager’s failure to meet an initial 10 January deadline and its unsuccessful request to extend discussions until 31 March. 

Lumin Digital, FINBOA partner to ease dispute resolution for banks

This tie-up helps Lumin Digital’s customers to offer their members self-service options and speed up payment dispute resolution. 

Security Bank, JuanHand tie up to drive financial inclusion in Philippines  

This partnership aims to bolster financial inclusion by providing Filipinos with accessible financial solutions.