All articles by Swagath Bandhakavi

Swagath Bandhakavi

Accenture partners with Reserv to transform insurance claims processing

The collaboration seeks to improve the accuracy and efficiency of the claims ecosystem through data-driven and AI-powered innovations

Ant International introduces Alipay+ GenAI Cockpit for AI-driven financial services

The Alipay+ GenAI Cockpit facilitates fintech functions, such as payment orchestration, customer onboarding, compliance management, fraud detection, and dispute resolution

Ned introduces Spotlight, a lightweight solution for instant cash flow insight

Spotlight delivers real-time cash flow visibility so lenders can reduce risk, cut complexity, and respond faster in a volatile market

Scalable Capital raises €155m for digital platform expansion

Sofina, listed on Euronext Brussels, and Noteus Partners, a pan-European technology investor focused on growth equity, led the funding round

Coldstream merges with Cable Hill to manage $13bn in assets

The merged entity will oversee approximately $13bn in client assets and comprise 40 certified financial planner professionals, 15 chartered financial analysts, and 22 certified public accountants

Mercer Advisors establishes strategic growth presence in Oklahoma City With addition of Full Sail Capital

Experienced team brings $2bn in assets and deep client relationships as Mercer Advisors strengthens footprint in the South

TP ICAP acquires Neptune Networks to form new credit business

Neptune provides real-time pre-trade bond data, including axes and inventory, from 34 sell-side banks directly to buy-side clients

Thomson Reuters launches agentic AI systems to transform tax and accounting workflows

The new agentic AI systems are said to be refined by legal and tax experts to align with industry standards while retaining human oversight for validation and decision-making

Monarq Asset Management announces strategic investment from FalconX

The investment will accelerate Monarq’s growth as it scales its team, product offerings, and institutional client base

Real-time data firm ClickHouse gains $350m in Series C round

The funding is allocated for enhancing product development, facilitating international growth, and strengthening partnerships with customers and technology providers concentrating on AI-native applications