All articles by Refna Tharayil

Refna Tharayil

Australia’s analytical data virtualisation platform Zetaris opens second US office 

Zetaris offers easier, more accessible and faster data analysis for businesses, helping them to get valuable insights and stay competitive in the changing market

Innoveo, Capgemini join forces to offer new digital transformation solutions to insurance clients 

By combining Innoveo’s innovative platform with Capgemini’s extensive expertise in digital transformation, the collaboration will equip insurers with the tools and guidance needed to expedite their growth

Wallbox and Kia America join forces on bidirectional EV charging

Wallbox estimates that Quasar 2 can offer users yearly energy bill savings of over $1,000 when combined with utility Demand Response programs and time-of-use utility rates

Citi invests in Peruvian foreign exchange services fintech Rextie

In addition to the investment, Citi’s advanced foreign exchange technology will be integrated into Rextie’s currency exchange services

Prudential Financial to boost retail wealth management capabilities with LPL Financial

According to the terms of the agreement, Prudential Financial will transfer retail brokerage and investment advisory assets from Prudential Advisors’ current third-party custodian to LPL Financial

Tata Power and Zoomcar join hands to offer seamless EV charging infra solutions

This collaboration aims to promote Tata Power’s EZ Charge points on the Zoomcar platform and will focus on supporting existing and aspiring EV owners along with Zoomcar’s existing customers

IBM and Fortitude Re sign $450m deal to transform insurance operations

Under the terms of the agreement, IBM will streamline Fortitude Re’s life insurance policy servicing operations by deploying AI technology and other automation tools to deliver better customer experience for policyholders and insurers

UK’s Ofgem fines Morgan Stanley over failure to retain WhatsApp communications

The British regulator has fined the financial services company for the communications made between January 2018 and March 2020

Yahoo acquires social investing platform Commonstock

Founded in 2020, Commonstock has over $10bn in connected assets

Gryphon Fund taps QUODD’s market data platform to deliver enhanced services

Universe+ is an API-based cloud platform and a fit for purpose middle to back office research tool