Tag Archives: financial services

Natixis Appoints Anne Sabot as CFO, Effective June 2025

(IN BRIEF) Anne Sabot has been appointed CFO of Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking, effective June 1, 2025. With extensive experience within Groupe BPCE, she will join both the Natixis Senior Management Committee and the BPCE Executive Committee. She succeeds … Read the full press release

Shanghai Commercial Bank Implements Wolters Kluwer OneSumX Solution for Basel Compliance and Risk Management

(IN BRIEF) Shanghai Commercial Bank has successfully implemented Wolters Kluwer’s OneSumX solution to enhance its regulatory reporting, Basel III compliance, and risk management processes. The automated system streamlines operations and ensures compliance with the Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s guidelines. In … Read the full press release

Jennifer Lassiter Appointed as Head of Digital Assets for Europe and Americas at Standard Chartered

(IN BRIEF) Standard Chartered has appointed Jennifer Lassiter as Head of Digital Assets for Europe and the Americas, based in New York City. She will lead the Bank’s strategic initiatives in the digital asset space, focusing on expanding capabilities and … Read the full press release

Tomas Kindler, Rafael Moral Santiago, and Fabienne-Anne Rehulka Appointed to SIX Executive Board to Lead Future Growth

(IN BRIEF) SIX has announced key appointments to its Group Executive Board, effective June 1, 2025. Tomas Kindler has been appointed as Head of Exchanges, following his interim role since January 2025. Rafael Moral Santiago takes on the role of … Read the full press release

Wolters Kluwer Financial & Corporate Compliance Recognized with Two Prestigious A-Team Innovation Awards for Integrated Regulatory Risk and Financial Data Management

(IN BRIEF) Wolters Kluwer Financial & Corporate Compliance has earned two prestigious 2025 A-Team Innovation Awards, recognizing excellence in integrated regulatory risk and financial data management. These awards highlight innovative projects that leverage new technologies to deliver high-value solutions for … Read the full press release

BNP Paribas and IBM Renew 10-Year Partnership to Strengthen Cloud Infrastructure and Accelerate Generative AI Adoption

(IN BRIEF) BNP Paribas has renewed and strengthened its partnership with IBM for the next decade, focusing on enhancing cloud infrastructure, advancing cloud-native strategies, and supporting the development of generative AI. The expanded collaboration will further increase operational resilience, improve … Read the full press release

GRO Fund III and Kirk Kapital Secure Acquisition of Omada A/S, Marking Exit for CVC Growth Funds and GRO Fund II

(IN BRIEF) Omada A/S, a global leader in Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) software, has announced its acquisition by GRO Fund III, alongside Kirk Kapital. This move marks the full exit of Omada’s previous investors, CVC Growth Funds and GRO … Read the full press release

EY and Confluent Launch Strategic Alliance to Modernize Data Streaming Across Industries

(IN BRIEF) EY US has teamed up with Confluent to help organizations harness the power of real-time data streaming through a complete platform built on Apache Kafka®. This alliance will support clients in modernizing legacy systems, optimizing business operations, and … Read the full press release

CACEIS Appointed as Depositary for Vesper Infrastructure Partners’ Debut Fund

(IN BRIEF) CACEIS has been appointed to provide depositary and banking services for Vesper Infrastructure Partners’ inaugural fund, Vesper Next Generation Infrastructure Fund I SCSp, which is targeting €800 million and currently has €600 million in assets under management. Vesper, … Read the full press release

Lloyds Tracker Shows Real Estate Rebound Drives Modest UK Sector Growth in March

(IN BRIEF) UK economic activity remained steady in March with four out of fourteen sectors reporting output growth, the same as February, according to Lloyds Bank’s UK Sector Tracker. Real estate services saw their first expansion of 2024, spurred by … Read the full press release

FCA Establishes First Overseas Offices to Support Global Growth of UK Financial Services

(IN BRIEF) The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is establishing offices in the US and Asia-Pacific for the first time under its 2025–2030 strategy. Tash Miah has begun her new role in Washington, DC, while Camille Blackburn will open a regional … Read the full press release

Capgemini and NVIDIA Propel Enterprise Innovation with Bespoke Agentic AI Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Capgemini, in partnership with NVIDIA, has introduced customized agentic solutions designed to accelerate the deployment of enterprise AI. By leveraging NVIDIA NIM and a dedicated agentic gallery, Capgemini will provide end-to-end AI services tailored to diverse industries such … Read the full press release

Proximus Global and Nokia Unveil Joint Plan for Developer-Friendly Network APIs at #MWC25

(IN BRIEF) Proximus Global, a digital communications leader, has entered a strategic collaboration with Nokia to integrate each other’s network APIs on their respective marketplaces. This move, showcased at #MWC25, aims to give developers better access to telecom capabilities—particularly 5G … Read the full press release

KPMG and KfW Release Analysis on Digitalisation of Germany’s Capital Markets Using Blockchain Technology

(IN BRIEF) KPMG and KfW have unveiled an analysis evaluating the maturity of DLT-based capital markets in Germany and Europe, with a focus on KfW’s blockchain-based bond issues. The study highlights the importance of developing scalable digital markets to ensure … Read the full press release

Helios Fund V Secures $75 Million Investment from EIB Global to Fuel Africa’s Digital and Tech Growth

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB Global) has committed $75 million to Helios Fund V, a private equity fund managed by Helios Investment Partners. Focusing on sectors like digital infrastructure, financial services, and tech-enabled services, the fund aligns with … Read the full press release

The AA and NatWest Boxed Partner to Launch Instant Savings and Personal Loan Products for UK Consumers

(IN BRIEF) The AA and NatWest Boxed have partnered to offer UK consumers instant savings accounts and personal loans. The collaboration will provide The AA’s members with easy access to financial services while allowing The AA to expand its offerings, … Read the full press release

Barclays UK Appoints Jatin Patel to Lead Mortgages, Savings, and Insurance Business

(IN BRIEF) Barclays UK has appointed Jatin Patel to lead its mortgages, savings, and insurance division. Jatin brings over 20 years of experience in retail financial services, having held leadership positions at organizations like TSB Bank and Lloyds. He succeeds … Read the full press release

FCA Announces Winners of Research Competition to Explore Regulation’s Role in Economic Growth

(IN BRIEF) The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has revealed the six winners of its research competition, awarding up to £30,000 in funding to each project. These studies aim to deepen the understanding of how regulation can foster economic growth, with … Read the full press release

UniCredit Wins Global Bank of the Year 2024 and EMEA Loan House of the Year

(IN BRIEF) UniCredit has been named Global Bank of the Year 2024 and EMEA Loan House of the Year by IFR, marking a significant achievement in the bank’s ongoing transformation. The recognition highlights UniCredit’s leadership in banking and its successful … Read the full press release

ING Finalizes Deal to Sell Russian Operations to Global Development JSC

ING Repurchases Nearly 1.7 Million Shares, Demonstrating Progress in Buyback Initiative

(IN BRIEF) ING has announced the sale of its Russian operations to Global Development JSC, marking its exit from the Russian market. The sale includes the transfer of all shares of ING Bank (Eurasia) JSC and its associated activities. Global … Read the full press release