All articles by Swagath Bandhakavi
Swagath Bandhakavi
Plumery and Darien Technology partner on digital banking rollout in regional markets
The partnership aims to enable financial institutions to adopt modern digital banking platforms while retaining their existing core systems
Lyft to acquire FREENOW for €175m in European mobility expansion
FREENOW, currently owned by BMW Group and Mercedes-Benz Mobility, will retain its existing brand and leadership following the acquisition
CCBank selects Tyfone for digital transformation
Bank selects nFinia to enhance omnichannel and small business experience
Zions Bancorporation selects nCino to digitise end-to-end loan process
The US-based banking group plans to enhance loan origination for its commercial and small business customers by adopting nCino’s cloud-based solutions
Mediterranean Bank partners with Finastra to implement core banking system in Libya
The implementation is set to improve operational efficiency and enable the bank to launch new products more swiftly
Pure Financial Advisors deepens Midwest presence with acquisition of Fairhaven Wealth Management
The deal marks Pure’s second acquisition of 2025 – its sixth overall – and significantly increases its presence in Chicago and the broader Midwest market
FNB enables digital direct deposit transfers for account holders
The feature is built into FNB’s existing account opening process and is accessible through its online and mobile banking platfor
Accenture Invests in GoUpscale to boost digital engagement in wealth management
GoUpscale uses modular software powered by AI and generative AI to convert traditional financial communications into interactive digital experiences
Candescent opens new Bangalore office to spearhead digital banking software innovation and development
The new office, located in International Tech Park, will serve as a regional innovation hub for more than 200 Candescent team members
Schwarzwald Capital invests in Vesta to strengthen digital payment security
Vesta monitors digital fingerprints of fraudsters across partner sites, offering tailored risk data-driven decision-making to maximise sales while upholding risk management standards