Adyen, a leading global payments platform, has announced its expansion into India following authorization from the Reserve Bank of India to operate as an Online Payment Aggregator for both domestic and cross-border transactions. This expansion includes the establishment of a…
CaixaBank Hotels & Tourism, the bank’s dedicated unit for the tourism industry, provided €1.75 billion in loans to hotels and tourist accommodations during the first half of 2024. This represents a 43% increase in loan volume compared to the same…
Singaporean consumers are showing increased optimism about both the local economy and their personal finances, despite ongoing concerns about inflation and gaps in financial preparedness among younger people, according to UOB’s ASEAN Consumer Sentiment Study (ACSS) 2024. The study reveals…
Deutsche Bank has announced the closing of an AUD 348 million debt and bank guarantee facility for the Goorambat East Solar Farm. The bank will serve as the Initial Financer, Bank Guarantee Facility Provider, and Hedge Provider for this project.…
In a strong indicator of the UK’s economic potential, 468,000 new businesses were launched in the first half of 2024, according to the New Startup Index by Beauhurst, supported by NatWest. This surge brings the total number of companies operating…
As a key player in advancing development, Bank Mandiri remains dedicated to accelerating financial inclusion among the younger generation. By introducing various innovative solutions and educational initiatives, the bank aims to broaden access to secure and convenient banking services, particularly…
Mortgage Trust, a boutique mortgage broker based in Oregon, has partnered with Calque to unveil The Trade-In Mortgage™, a groundbreaking loan program designed to assist homeowners across the nation. This innovative solution enables clients to use the equity from their…
Global equity market returns were modest in the second quarter of 2024, marking a shift from the robust performance seen in the first quarter, largely due to ongoing concerns about global inflation. The median return for institutional asset owners in…
Verint® (NASDAQ: VRNT), known as The CX Automation Company™, has announced a significant enhancement in customer experience for a leading bank, achieved through the deployment of Verint’s AI-powered Verint Quality Bot and Verint Coaching Bot. The bank’s contact center Net…
U.S. consumers are increasingly relying on debit cards for more transactions and higher spending, according to the 2024 PULSE Debit Issuer Study. This study, commissioned by Discover® Financial Services’ PULSE debit network and conducted by Banking & Payments Group, highlights…
XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust (NYSE: XFLT) (the “Trust”) has declared its regular monthly distribution of $0.085 per common share. This distribution will be payable on September 3, 2024, to shareholders on record as of August 15,…
Tradeweb Markets Inc. (Nasdaq: TW), a global leader in electronic marketplaces for rates, credit, equities, and money markets, has finalized its $785 million acquisition of Institutional Cash Distributors (ICD), an investment technology provider for corporate treasury organizations trading short-term investments.…
