All articles by Refna Tharayil

Refna Tharayil

Deutsche Börse partners with Google Cloud on cloud adoption

Through the partnership, Deutsche Börse intends to utilise Google Cloud’s infrastructure and data and analytics capabilities to expedite the development of its digital securities platform D7

FNZ to acquire Luxembourg-based B2B fund platform ifsam

Through the acquisition of ifsam, the wealth management platform expects to bolster its global client proposition for asset managers and distributors

Goldman Sachs closes West Street Global Growth Partners I fund at $5.2bn

The growth equity fund, which is the first direct private markets fund from the US-based investment manager, is focussed on high-growth firms with solid market positioning, high rates of growth, and durable business models

Commerzbank, T-Systems partner on automated supply-chain financial services

By utilising event-based automation of payment flows to reduce manual billing processes, the solution to be developed through the partnership will serve as the basis for further networked financial services

Morgan Stanley gets Chinese regulatory nod to take full ownership of Huaxin Funds  

Established as a joint venture in 2008, Huaxin Funds offers investment management services to institutional and retail customers through mutual funds and segregated management accounts

Mizuho Bank engages Oracle to modernise core banking operations

Over the coming years, Mizuho Bank will deploy Oracle’s banking solutions to support highly important functions at its operations in major offices outside Japan

Targa Telematics, SAP Labs France partner for greener fleet management

The partnership will leverage SAP Labs’ expertise in vehicle electrification and its platform to develop, operate, and manage EV charging networks

Hightouch unveils automated billing solution for B2B software firms

By eliminating the need for complex software engineering, the solution enables finance and business teams to more easily deploy or experiment with consumption-based pricing

CGI, Laurentian Bank extend partnership for digital transformation

The Canadian IT services firm expects to assist the bank in its efforts to enhance and streamline the end-user experience for both external and internal customers

Permira to acquire majority stake in Acuity Knowledge Partners

Acuity Knowledge was established as an independent business in 2019 through a management buyout from Moody’s with the backing of Equistone Partners