All articles by Refna Tharayil

Refna Tharayil

Temenos to sell fund administration software Multifonds to Montagu in $400m deal

Multifonds provides fund administration software across multiple jurisdictions, serving fund administrators, asset managers, insurance companies, and pension funds

nCino acquires Sandbox Banking in $52.5m deal

Through the acquisition, nCino aims to strengthen its ability to improve data connectivity and optimise operations for banks and credit unions through an iPaaS solution

Muscat Clearing and Depository partners with TCS to modernise its operations

This partnership reaffirms TCS’ position as a digital transformation partner of choice in the MEA region

FactSet buys cloud-native trading solutions provider LiquidityBook in $246.5m deal

The acquisition builds on a partnership between FactSet and LiquidityBook, which previously integrated LiquidityBook’s OMS into the FactSet Workstation

Finastra launches AI-powered assistant to enhance trade finance operations

Developed using Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service, the tool aims to address knowledge gaps in the trade finance industry by providing instant, context-aware assistance to users

Experion Technologies and Tagit join forces to transform digital banking solutions

Tagit’s Digital Banking Suite is designed to enable both traditional and challenger banks to rapidly deploy high-end digital capabilities without requiring extensive custom development

Netcompany set to merge with Danish rival SDC in $139m deal

Through the acquisition, Netcompany aims to strengthen its position in the financial services sector, which is said to be the highest-spending vertical within IT services in Europe

Sanctuary Wealth adds NewSpring Wealth Partners to adviser network

NewSpring Wealth Partners operates as an independent advisory firm focused on helping clients build and protect their wealth

FCA steps up action against misleading financial adverts

Nearly 20,000 financial promotions were withdrawn or amended in 2024 following intervention from the FCA – nearly double the amount in 2023

CSI unveils real-time check fraud detection solution for NuPoint customers

The solution, powered by Mitek Systems, integrates real-time fraud prevention capabilities at bank teller stations