All articles by BV Swagath

BV Swagath

Finastra and Tesselate launch Tegula Trade Finance Service for US banks

The new offering leverages Finastra’s Trade Innovation and Corporate Channels solutions to empower US banks in streamlining manual processes and adapting swiftly to evolving market demands

AGF Management invests in multi-strategy investment manager New Holland Capital

AGF will initiate a strategic investment through a convertible note, entitling it to a 25% economic interest in NHC, with the option to bolster its ownership stake in the future

Cohesity to merge with Veritas’ data protection business in $7bn deal

The merged entity will offer a comprehensive, multicloud data protection portfolio, emphasising simplicity, user experience, and performance

Citi Securities Services introduces FIX API Connectivity on ACES Global ETF Portal

The FIX protocol serves as a communication standard for the real-time exchange of securities transaction data on an international scale

Grant Thornton unveils CompliAI tool to revolutionise risk management

Grant Thornton CompliAI harnesses the power of generative AI and has been developed using cutting-edge Microsoft technology, including the Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service

First National Bank settles redlining allegations, agrees to $13.5m settlement

The settlement comes after accusations that FNB engaged in redlining practices, specifically targeting predominantly Black and Hispanic neighbourhoods in Charlotte and Winston-Salem, North Carolina

UBS Wealth Management USA expands with addition of Hart Group

Led by financial advisers James Hart, Emily Hoag, Natalie Squillace, and Nolan Hart, along with registered client service associate Lynda O Von Jaeger, the team collectively oversees around $1.3bn in client assets

Heart Aerospace secures $107m in Series B funding for sustainable air travel

The infusion of funds will fuel Heart Aerospace’s expansion efforts and propel advancements toward securing type certification for its inaugural hybrid-electric airplane, the ES-30

KKR closes $6.4bn infrastructure fund for Asia Pacific region

The completion of the final close signifies a notable milestone, as the fund now ranks as the largest pan-regional infrastructure fund exclusively dedicated to the Asia Pacific region

Nuvei expands ERP integration portfolio with Dynamics 365 Business Central integration

Key features of Nuvei’s integration include invoice matching and proprietary cash acceleration tools, which can significantly reduce DSO or receivables cycles for businesses