HDFC Bank leans on Backbase for next-gen digital banking platform
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Deals HDFC Bank appoints Backbase to rev up its digital retail banking platform This deal with Backbase will provide them with a more diverse digital infrastructure in line with consumer expectations and new regulatory requirements. Backbase is a fintech firm that provides digital architecture services and platform infrastructure for banks. Read More>> BPER Bank chooses SAS to accelerate technological innovation SAS Viya is specifically designed to provide easy access to data, statistics, and analytics tools, enabling productivity and collaboration across the organization. An ad hoc training program has been defined for all levels of the company, ensuring effective utilization of the technology by both existing and new users. Read More>>Centre Setup and Expansion HSBC Bangladesh launches new sub-branch in Tejgaon The new sub-branch at 186 Bir Uttam Mir Shawkat Ali Road, Tejgaon, will cater to both retail and corporate customers. The sub-branch will operate under the Gulshan branch. Read More>>Partnerships KB and KCCI join hands to offer special loans to SMEs KB Financial Group has teamed up Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry to offer special loans to small and medium-sized enterprises that prioritize environmental, social, and corporate governance initiatives. The sustainability-linked loan program, valued at 500 billion won, is intended to encourage SMEs to strengthen their ESG management voluntarily. Read More>> Standard Chartered teams up with Amundi on retail fund offering The partnership is to develop and offer the Amundi Asia Funds – Signature CIO Funds to its retail clients. The funds have been constructed based on the views of Standard Chartered’s group chief investment officer and are aimed at offering sustainable risk-adjusted returns to investors. Read More>> Checkout.com utilizes the Mastercard partnership to bring real-time payments to the Asia Pacific The company has expanded its partnership with Mastercard to offer Mastercard Send in the Asia Pacific region, beginning in Australia and Hong Kong later this year. The partnership will provide near-instant pay-out capabilities for fintech, banks, insurance companies, online marketplaces, and merchants processing instant refunds or settlements. Read More>>Mergers and Acquisitions Republic Bank completes acquisition of CBank It has successfully merged with CBank and its subsidiary for USD 51 million in cash. The merger combines CBank’s commercial lending and private banking strengths with Republic’s capital and resources, benefiting their clients and associates. The merger increases Republic Bank’s banking centers to 7 in the Cincinnati area and 44 in 5 states, with combined assets of approximately USD 6.1 billion. Read More>> Eurowag subsidiary completes USD 328.7 Mn acquisition of Inelo The acquisition includes Inelo, a fleet management solutions and work time management provider in Poland and Slovenia. Eurowag, which processes toll and fuel payments for trucks across Europe, expects to add approximately 87,000 connected trucks through the acquisition. Read More>>Executive Movements TMX Group names Luc Bertrand as the new Board Chair, effective on May 2, 2023 Bertrand replaces Charles Winograd, who is retiring after serving as chair for more than a decade. Bertrand served in several senior positions, including president of the Montreal Stock Exchange, which is primarily a derivatives exchange. Read More>> ICICI Prudential Life approves Anup Bagchi’s appointment as new MD & CEO Bagchi, presently Executive Director of ICICI Bank and non-executive director of the life insurance company, will take over from incumbent MD & CEO NS Kannan in June. He has been appointed for a period of five consecutive years. Read More>>Financial and Marker Activity Swissquote reports a net profit fall of 19% in 2022 The company has reported its 2022 financial results with net revenue of USD 440 Mn and pre-tax profit of USD 201 Mn, consistent with preliminary figures. Despite a decrease in revenue, pre-tax profit only marginally decreased to 45.7%, and net profits declined by 18.6% to USD 169.8 Mn. Read More>>
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