All articles by Swagath Bandhakavi
Swagath Bandhakavi
TakeUp and Cloudbeds join forces to transform revenue management
Independent hoteliers on the Cloudbeds platform can now utilise TakeUp’s AI-powered pricing engine, which automatically adjusts room rates based on real-time market demand, competitor pricing, and booking trends
Mattioli Woods and Kingswood combine to create leading wealth management group
The group will serve over 25,000 core clients
Mahalo partners with six credit unions to drive advanced digital banking
Mahalo Banking’s platform incorporates features such as Credential Assurance Technology to combat credential stuffing attacks and supports functionality tailored for neurodiverse and accessibility requirements
Cantor Fitzgerald to acquire UBS’ O’Connor platform
Cantor Fitzgerald’s acquisition of $11bn in hedge funds, private credit, and commodities assets seeks to strengthen its asset management capabilities and drive growth in its core business sectors
Public prosecutor imposes penalty order on ABN AMRO
According to the NPPS, these transactions were part of a transaction structure through which dividend tax was wrongly offset by the Dutch subsidiary of the foreign financial institution
CoreTrust and Ramp team up for AI-driven financial operations
The partnership grants CoreTrust members access to advanced tools that streamline financial operations, cut costs, and enhance adaptability in the current economic climate
Deutsche Bank expands use of IBM’s AI and hybrid cloud technologies
The collaboration encompasses IBM’s business and IT automation tools, advanced hybrid cloud solutions, and the watsonx AI suite, among other resources
RCP Fund XIX closes on $314m
The Fund has a broad LP base of new and existing investors, including family offices, public pension plans, endowments, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals
Microsmart and Begini collaborate to enhance credit access for Greek MSMEs
Microsmart adopted Begini’s psychometric credit tool, enabling predictive data generation without needing financial records
ACI Worldwide enhances global payment integration with ACI Connetic
The integration encompasses Swift cross-border payments and RTGS options like Target2, SEPA Instant RT1, and TIPS payments, with future enhancements planned