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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.

Driving Digital Banking in Qatar

Digital and financial innovations are driving increased customer demand and engagement for Commercial Bank of Qatar (CBQ). Amit Sah, Head of Retail Banking, highlights major milestones in the bank’s digital strategy and reveals bold ambitions to transform the industry.

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.

A ‘Quantum Leap’ in Transaction Banking

Established financial services institutions that fail to disrupt themselves in the digital era are at risk of falling behind as fintech operators leverage new technologies in an effort to service clients better and faster.

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.

A Treasurers Guide to the Pandemic: Two Steps for Navigating a Recession

With liquidity in scarce supply, and supply chains suffering unparalleled disruption, UniCredit’s Adeline de Metz, Global Head of Working Capital Solutions and Raphael Barisaac, Global Head of Cash Management, suggest two steps treasurers can take to help navigate the current economic climate.

Transaction Banking

Merchants Eye PayTechs Amid Service Failures

Can banks stem the exodus of clients?