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Banking

Mediobanca CEO Steps Down After Acquisition

Following the surprising success of Monte dei Paschi di Siena’s (MPS’) takeover of Mediobanca, Italy’s leading investment bank, Mediobanca CEO Alberto Nagel announced his resignation last month after 17 years at the helm, ending one of the longest runs for a European banking chief.

Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

United States: With TikTok Deal, Larry Ellison Eyes Media Dominance

September was life-changing for 81-year-old billionaire entrepreneur Larry Ellison and his family.

Banking

Egypt’s Cautious Comeback: IMF Support and Rising FDI Fuel Growth

One year after an eleventh-hour bailout, Egypt’s economy is brightening. Reforms are being implemented, inflation is declining, and FDI is up.

Qatar’s QIB’s growth is built on its position as a leading Islamic Bank with deeply rooted customer relationships and strong engagement with the local community in supporting sustainable business practices

Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB) has devised a comprehensive growth and development strategy for the coming years with customers at the centre. A Q&A with Bassel Gamal, Group CEO of QIB on the bank’s digital channels driving its sustainability strategy.

Transaction Banking

Citi Launches Single Event Processing Platform In North America

The new technology reduces wait times from days to minutes.

Transaction Banking

BofA Leverages GenAI To Enhance Services

New features let employees to focus on creativity, conversation, and addressing complex client needs.

Transaction Banking

Deutsche Börse Group, Circle Forge A Stablecoin Alliance

The move aims to expand digital finance across Europe.

Transaction Banking

Top Banks Say They Are ‘Drowning’ In Payment Changes

North American banks are having difficulties keeping up with the evolutionary pace in payments.

Beyond the Buzz: New Treasury Solutions with AI

As artificial intelligence (AI) appears poised to revolutionize financial services, Andreas Lutz, CEO of global treasury solutions leader Fides, discusses the potential benefits of AI-powered treasury services, using AI to bridge the API connectivity gap with legacy systems and mitigating risks through responsible AI.

Transaction Banking

Financial Institutions’ Top Concern Is Compliance, Bottomline Report Finds

Maintaining older systems slows advancements towards real-time payment and regulatory compliance.

Transaction Banking

Standard Chartered: Corporates Focus On Resilience In Global Trade And Supply Chains

Survey of 1,200 corporate leaders shows resilience, digitalization, and supply chain shifts driving trade strategy.

Transaction Banking

SWIFT, Global Banks To Expand Blockchain Use

More than 30 of the largest banks worldwide join in the design, development, and testing of the new offering, SWIFT announced at the Sibos conference.

Transaction Banking

Finastra Unveils Intelligent Routing Module To Revolutionize Payments Processing

The new module is designed to help banks route payments faster, cheaper, and smarter across multiple rails.

Ethiopias’s Rising Demand for Digital Banking

Substantial investment in its digital platform positioned Awash Bank to capture growth opportunities driven by Ethiopia’s rapidly increasing demand for mobile and online banking services. Kefyalew Shiferaw, Awash Bank’s Chief, Digital Banking Officer, discusses the bank’s digital strategy and future expansion into new markets.

Transaction Banking

Merchants Eye PayTechs Amid Service Failures

Can banks stem the exodus of clients?