All articles by Vidhya Edwards Munnangi

Vidhya Edwards Munnangi

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. 

US fintech Chime confidentially files for IPO  

Chime Financial has appointed Morgan Stanley to lead the IPO process. 

US watchdog orders USAA Bank to rectify practices 

The OCC’s order consolidates unresolved issues from the past orders and stipulates comprehensive corrective measures.  

Indonesia’s Bank Jago reaches multi-year alliance with Google Cloud 

Bank Jago is utilising Google Cloud’s infrastructure to scale its services within its digital ecosystem. 

Bridgewater Bank finalises First Minnetonka City Bank acquisition 

The merged entity holds nearly $5bn in total assets, with nine full-service branches across the Twin Cities. 

Scotiabank gets regulatory nod to raise stake in KeyCorp  

The initial phase, which helped Scotiabank secure a 4.9% stake in KeyCorp, was completed in August.