All articles by Refna Tharayil

Refna Tharayil

Cardo AI announces $15m Series A funding

The $40 trillion asset-based finance and private credit market continues to operate with outdated systems, manual processes and fragmented data

Temenos launches on-premises generative AI platform with Nvidia for banks

Powered by Nvidia’s accelerated computing platform, including GPUs and Nvidia AI Enterprise software, the latest offering enables banks to process unstructured data securely and efficiently on-site

Class8 secures $22m in Series A led by Xplorer Capital

The company intends to utilise the new capital to accelerate its efforts in transforming the trucking industry by placing carriers and drivers at the core of decision-making processes

Modulr acquires accounts payable automation disruptor Nook

Modulr is bringing Nook’s comprehensive functionality to its established network of thousands of accountants and businesses already using its innovative and award-winning payment products

NatWest partners with NCR Atleos to transform self-service banking

The British banking group is upgrading its network of over 5,500 ATMs and multi-function devices, including those in partnership networks

Higo Bank adopts DTCC’s ITP services to automate post-trade operations

The adoption of DTCC’s ITP services will streamline Higo Bank’s trade confirmation processes, creating a more efficient and cost-effective system

Toronto Transit Commission implements smart charge management solution for electric bus fleet

This implementation is part of PowerON Energy Solutions’ comprehensive partnership with the TTC as their turnkey provider for electrification infrastructure

Doo Financial gets CySEC licence to bolster global reach

Doo Group’s regulatory framework includes multiple financial jurisdictions such as the UK, Australia, Hong Kong, and Malaysia

ASIC takes legal action against NAB for failing to address hardship applications

Documents filed in the Federal Court this week allege that between 2018 and 2023, the Australian financial institutions did not meet their obligation to respond to these applications within 21 days timeframe mandated by law

Telered and Discover Global Network sign strategic alliance

The launch of Project Clave 2.0 was attended by officials from, the Superintendency of Banks of Panama, the Panama Banking Association, the Chamber of Commerce, Industries, and Agriculture, local financial institutions and credit unions, among others