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StandChart Launches Crypto Spot Trading

Banking giant Standard Chartered has introduced an amenity for the spot trading of Bitcoin and Ethereum via a fully integrated digital asset service, through its UK branch for institutional clients, including corporates, investors and asset managers.

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Argentina: Revolut Acquires Cetelem

UK fintech Revolut will enter the Argentine market after agreeing to purchase Cetelem Argentina from BNP Paribas Personal Finance.

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Ripple In Banking License Push

Crypto company Ripple has applied to US regulators for a national bank charter, as the distinction between digital asset firms and traditional financial institutions becomes increasingly blurred.

Egypt’s CIB Eyes Another 50 Years of Leadership

Commercial International Bank (CIB) has built a legacy of shaping Egypt’s banking industry. Hisham Ezz Al-Arab, chief executive officer, reflects on how the past 50 years have positioned CIB to lead the banking sector for the next 50 years through innovation, sustainability and financial inclusion.

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As Dominican Republic’s Fintech Sector Booms, Financial Inclusion Is Big Goal

Fintechs are a rapidly growing presence in the Dominican Republic, where they promise to improve inclusiveness in a still-underbanked nation.

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Big Banks Mull Joint Stablecoin

As legislation to create a regulatory framework for stablecoins progresses in the US Congress, major banks are reportedly discussing issuing a joint stablecoin that could potentially provide commercial clients with various benefits.

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Italy Is Awash With M&As

With M&A ramping up in Europe, Italy is leading the way with a dynamic financial sector, boasting seven active deals.

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Japan’s SMBC Buying Stake In Yes Bank

India’s Yes Bank expects to sell a 20% stake to Japan’s second-largest bank, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC), a wholly owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, for $1.58 billion, pending regulatory approvals from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Competition Commission of India.

Banks shift focus to innovation and growth as AI delivers measurable impact

Bankers across APAC are reflecting their global peers and moving their strategic focus decisively from cost optimisation to innovation and sustainable business growth, as highlighted in the latest Infosys Bank Tech Index edition.

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Spain: Post-Pandemic Champion

Spain’s economy keeps outpacing Europe, thanks to tourism, immigration, and a budding pharma sector. But tariff threats and structural challenges loom.

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World’s Best Banks 2025—From Growth To Pressure

Industry invested in market expansion and technology, but tariffs loom.

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Germany Approves UniCredit Stake In Commerzbank

Last month, Germany’s Federal Cartel Office approved Italy’s second-largest lender’s plan to purchase a major stake in state-backed Commerzbank.

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Digital Assets Break Out

Banks, asset managers, and corporates push crypto and digital currencies into the mainstream amid shifting financial dynamics.

AI is Reshaping Financial Services & Redefining the Role of Banks

As the global financial services industry is accelerating the adoption of AI (artificial intelligence) technology, Abdullah Khalifa Al Nusef, Boubyan Bank’s Chief Data Officer, discusses the transformative impact on banks and the customer experience as well as Boubyan’s AI-driven services and growth strategy.

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M&A Booms Globally, But Tariffs Freeze US Deals

M&A activity got off to a strong start in 2025, with global deal value surpassing $1.2 trillion through April, according...