Transaction Banking
HSBC, ANT Test Tokenized Deposits Via Swift
The test was the first example of leveraging the Swift network and ISO 20022 messaging standard.
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Economics, Policy & Regulation
Nigeria Modernizes Tax Collection
Nigeria has signed a new memorandum of understanding (MoU) with France to rewrite its tax framework for the digital economy, aiming to increase tax revenues beyond its borders.
Technology
Ripple Nears Banking License
Crypto firm Ripple has been granted conditional approval in its bid to secure a national trust bank charter from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)—the US federal regulator that supervises national banks and federal savings associations.
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Digital By Design
Digitizing more than 80% of its retail banking services proved a timely strategic move for Sberbank, Russia's largest bank. During the pandemic, customers could access most banking services while socially distancing and the bank launched new services quickly that helped customers facing financial hardship and uncertainty.
Technology
Tether’s Bid For Juventus Moves Beyond Branding
Cryptocurrency is making moves into professional sports, but the feeling isn’t always mutual.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
With Push From US, Mexico Hikes Tariffs
Mexico has placed tariffs up to 50% on goods from China and other countries following a 76-5 vote in the country’s Senate last month.
News
Trump’s Maduro Arrest Shakes Venezuela—And The Region
Beyond regime change, the operation raises immediate questions over Venezuela’s oil rebuild, proxy retaliation, and how far Washington will push compliance on migration, security, and trade.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
OpenAI: Disney’s Billion-Dollar Partner
Disney announced a $1 billion equity investment in OpenAI, a development that is likely to send shockwaves through the US creative industry.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
IBM Targets Confluent With $11 Billion Buyout
IBM agreed to acquire Confluent, a data streaming pioneer, for $11 billion. The buyout allows IBM to strengthen its AI platform and cloud offerings.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Moore Threads Goes Public As Chipmaker IPOs Surge
The lucky investors who got in on the first trading day of Moore Threads quintupled their money by the close.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Vodacom Takes Control Of Safaricom
South Africa’s largest mobile operator, Vodacom Group, announced that it will take control of Safaricom, East Africa’s biggest telecom, in a $2.4 billion transaction.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Bulgaria’s Looming Election Overshadows EU Membership
This year, Bulgarians will head to the polls. This election day will mark the eighth time since April 2021 that the Balkan nation has held parliamentary elections, securing its status as emerging Europe’s most politically volatile nation.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Coca-Cola Names New CEO
Henrique Braun “is an American citizen who was born in California and raised in Brazil.” He's also currently executive vice president and COO of Coca-Cola and will become the beverage giant’s new CEO effective March 31.