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Vidhya Edwards Munnangi

EBA sets out plans to simplify EU bank capital framework 

The publication is part of the authority’s broader simplification and efficiency work. 

Germany rejects UniCredit’s share exchange offer for Commerzbank 

Officials also reiterated support for Commerzbank remaining a standalone institution and criticised UniCredit’s approach.  

eToro weighs acquisitions and banking licence – report

The Nasdaq-listed group is working with investment bankers on two transactions expected “soon”, chief executive Assia said.

JPMorgan targets five EU markets by 2030 in digital bank expansion – report 

France, Spain and Italy are among the countries under consideration, according to the sources cited by the publication.  

Scotia Group Jamaica set to go private  

The move is intended to improve capital use, operating efficiency and Scotiabank’s ability to respond to market opportunities. 

Four Iranian banks hit by cyber disruption – report

Iran’s Banks Coordination Council said there had been no “illegal access” to customer data linked to the incident.

Interview: Q2 Holdings Data and AI head Corey Gross on navigating AI challenges and opportunities in banking 

In this interview, Corey Gross, the VP and head of Data and AI at Q2, tells Vidhya Edwards where the technology is driving immediate value, challenges in adoption, and how AI will transform internal banking workflows over the next few years.

KOHO lands C$130m as it seeks banking licence

The latest funding round valued the Canadian fintech firm at C$1.33bn.

Commerzbank challenges UniCredit tender data 

Commerzbank said it was “reasonable assumption that the tendered shares stem almost exclusively” from parties tied to UniCredit. 

Belgium to offload 20% stake in Belfius bank 

The bank was being valued by financial markets at roughly €10bn.