All articles by Refna Tharayil
Refna Tharayil
Lemonway launches new solution to simplify merchant onboarding for marketplaces
Features like automated document handling, PEP checks, and intuitive dashboards allow the solution to be scalable and adaptable to meet the needs of businesses as they expand
Abstract secures $4.8m to advance AI-driven regulatory intelligence platform
The funding will be used to enhance its AI-driven platform, which integrates disparate data sources from draft legislation, public comments, regulatory discussions, news, and social media
Ramp announces integration with Workday Financial Management
Workday Financial Management unifies a full range of core financial capabilities to help provide organizations with the real-time insight, agility, and efficiency required to meet the complex needs of today’s business landscape
InvestCloud to modernise digital wealth management platform for FAB
As part of the collaboration, FAB will adopt InvestCloud’s suite of products, including Client Experience, Prospect Experience, and Advisor Experience
EVgo secures $75m loan drawdown to expand US EV charging network
The loan, finalised under the Title 17 Clean Energy Financing Program in December 2024 after an 18-month approval process, is aimed at supporting the company’s efforts to expand its fast-charging infrastructure across the US
MetLife Investment to acquire traditional fixed income and equity portfolio management teams managing $6bn from Mesirow
Under the terms of the transaction, about $6 billion of assets managed by the acquired teams will transfer to MIM, subject to customary approvals and consents
Accenture snaps up Percipient’s digital twin technology platform
Through the acquisition, Accenture aims to help financial services clients accelerate core system transformation, foster innovation, and drive growth without disrupting existing operations
Lumin Digital partners with FINBOA to streamline payment dispute processing
The collaboration aims to enable members of banks and credit unions using Lumin’s platform to self-serve and speed up payment disputes, ensuring more accurate and efficient resolutions
Fazeshift secures $4m seed round led by Gradient to automate accounts receivable with AI
The round also included investment from Y Combinator, Wayfinder, Pioneer Fund, Ritual Capital, Phoenix Fund, and prominent angels including Terrence Rohan, Kulveer Taggar, and Rich Aberman
CFPB sues Vanderbilt over violations in manufactured home financing
The CFPB alleges that Vanderbilt ignored borrowers’ repayment ability, violated federal lending laws, and imposed extra fees and penalties on delinquent accounts, worsening their financial hardships