All articles by Refna Tharayil
Refna Tharayil
Alchemy Pay achieves AUSTRAC approval as digital currency exchange provider in Australia
This approval represents a key regulatory approval, enabling Alchemy Pay to facilitate seamless, secure fiat-to-crypto payment services in the Australian market
FDIC approves WesBanco and Premier Bank’s $959m all-stock merger
The merger is expected to create a regional financial services institution with approximately $27bn in assets
Federal Treasurer approves proposed MyState/Auswide merger
Approval from Auswide shareholders at a Scheme Meeting to be held on Monday 3 February 2025
Generali and BPCE announce plans to form €1.9 trillion asset management JV
The new entity is expected to become ninth largest asset manager globally by assets under management and the largest in Europe, with €4.1bn in revenues
Highnote secures $90m Series B
Highnote’s unified payments platform offers unique capabilities for next generation issuing and acquiring customers
Dubai Islamic Bank increases stake in Turkish digital bank T.O.M. Group
This latest move follows Dubai Islamic Bank’s initial 20% stake acquisition in September 2023
GTreasury expands global development hub in Ireland
The Dublin expansion marks a significant milestone in GTreasury’s growth strategy, reinforcing the company’s position as the leader in treasury solutions
Burgan Bank to acquire United Gulf Bank in $190m deal
The acquisition of UGB is expected to strengthen Burgan Bank’s offerings by granting its clients access to Kamco Invest’s investment platform
SB Financial Group announces completion of acquisition of Marblehead Bancorp
This merger marks a significant milestone in SB Financial’s growth, extending our presence in the vibrant and expanding Northwest Ohio region
TransUnion to acquire additional 68% stake in Trans Union de Mexico in $560m deal
The US-based consumer credit reporting agency will increase its ownership in Trans Union de Mexico from 26% to approximately 94%, excluding Buró de Crédito’s commercial credit operations