All articles by Swagath Bandhakavi

Swagath Bandhakavi

Simon Quick Advisors acquires Proquility Private Wealth Partners to drive purposeful, values-led growth

Strategic partnership expands Simon Quick’s national footprint and enriches planning-led wealth advisory services with the addition of a talented team

Areeba and Codebase partner to boost banking-as-a-service in Middle East

The collaboration aims to equip banks and fintech firms with BaaS solutions, allowing swift deployment of tailored financial products and services in the region

EastWest Bank partners with Temenos for core banking modernisation

EastWest Bank’s transition to a SaaS model aims to enhance its operational agility and strengthen its infrastructure resilience

Cecabank and Bit2Me to launch digital asset solution for traditional and digital banks

Bit2Me and Cecabank are launching a comprehensive digital asset solution designed specifically for the banking sector

Claritev and Claims Care to transform revenue cycle management in MENA

Central to the partnership is the integration of Claritev’s advanced claims analytics and AI solutions with the regional expertise of Claims Care

Intuit reports net income increase of over 20% in Q3 FY25 to $2.8bn

The total revenue of the financial technology company surged by 15% to $7.8bn during the reported third quarter

Azentio Software introduces AI-powered Amlock for enhanced AML compliance

The new system employs advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance detection precision, streamline operations, and comply with intricate regulatory standards

Steward Partners expands in Georgia with acquisition of Moore’s Wealth Management

The acquisition allows Steward Partners to integrate five seasoned financial advisers and $700m in assets into its legacy division

Crestline Investors raises $1.7bn for its latest NAV lending fund

Crestline has completed over $3.3bn in NAV-based transactions since the inception of the strategy

Temenos unveils FCM AI Agent to address financial crime detection

The FCM AI Agent equips financial institutions with advanced tools to detect, investigate, and prevent sanctions breaches on both global and domestic watchlists