All articles by Vidya Sagar Maddela

Vidya Sagar Maddela

BNP Paribas acquires AXA IM to strengthen asset management

Building on AXA IM’s market position and expertise in private assets, the acquisition aims to strengthen BNP Paribas’ position in long-term asset management for insurers and pension funds

Block faces $40m fine over compliance issues in Cash App

Block had significant gaps in anti-money laundering and know-your-customer programmes, which facilitated illegal activities, including money laundering and terrorism financing

Signature Bank partners with Q2 for digital banking transformation

The collaboration aims to advance Signature Bank’s digital transformation through a new platform that enables the bank to offer digital banking products to a diverse customer base

Rain secures $75m funding to enhance financial wellness solutions

Rain partners with thousands of employers and intends to use the funding to scale its market reach and develop new financial wellness solutions for employees and employers

Turbine Finance secures $13m funding to enhance liquidity platform

The company has also secured a $100m warehouse loan facility from Silicon Valley Bank, which allows general and limited partners to borrow against their existing fund investments

Ascend partners with borrowedtyme to enhance payment processing

The collaboration aims to enhance payment processing options for agencies using btcore, which integrates client relationships, profiles, policies, claims, billing, service interactions, and financial accounting data into a single platform

Arta Finance launches AI agents to transform wealth management

The new Arta AI service aims to simplify complex financial decisions and enhance client engagement, marking a significant advancement in AI-driven wealth management

Protiviti acquires Adamantia to enhance financial services in France

The proposed acquisition will use Adamantia’s expertise in the financial services sector and Protiviti’s expansive global network to create a platform for expansion in the French market

Wealth Enhancement acquires FIBT’s wealth services division

FIBT’s wealth services division provides personal trust, estate planning, and asset management services across Arizona, Minnesota, South Dakota, and beyond

Mendel secures $35m funding to boost travel and spend management

Mendel intends to use the financing to boost its technology and AI development, particularly in its corporate travel module, Mendel Viajes, to streamline business travel management