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S&P Global to buy private markets data firm for $1.8bn

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S&P Global to buy private markets data firm for $1.8bn

S&P Global has struck a deal to buy private market data provider With Intelligence for $1.8 billion.

Santander merges Openbank with consumer finance unit in Europe

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Santander merges Openbank with consumer finance unit in Europe

Santander is merging its Openbank digital brand with its consumer finance business across Europe in a move designed to simplify operations.

OCC approves new bank targeting 'innovation economy'

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OCC approves new bank targeting 'innovation economy'

A new bank backed by tech billionaires that plans to fill the gap left by Silicon Valley Bank's collapse and serve firms in the "innovation economy" has received conditional approval from regulators.

Wealthtech Clove emerges from stealth with $14m in funding

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Wealthtech Clove emerges from stealth with $14m in funding

Clove, a UK wealth management startup co-founded by the former boss of fintech unicorn Paddle, has emerged from stealth with $14 million in pre-seed funding.

Coinbase invests in India's CoinDCX

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Coinbase invests in India's CoinDCX

Coinbase is targeting India and the Middle East after investing in Mumbai-based crypto exchange CoinDCX at a $2.45 billion post-money valuation.

BoE to prioritise AI, DLT and quantum computing in tech strategy

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BoE to prioritise AI, DLT and quantum computing in tech strategy

The Bank of England (BoE) intends to prioritise AI, DLT, and quantum computing as the three "cross-cutting technologies" with the most potential for "transformative outcomes".

Allianz UK appoints first head of AI

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Allianz UK appoints first head of AI

German insurer Allianz has named Mansoor Reehana as its first ever head of AI.

SBS shakes off legacy label, positions itself at the forefront of fintech

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SBS shakes off legacy label, positions itself at the forefront of fintech

Opening their 5th SBS Summit, delivered from a venue close to the Eiffel Tower in Paris, Eric Bierry, CEO, SBS and deputy CEO, 74Software set the tone for a day of future-forward discussions, seeking to leave behind a former perception of being a dated legacy player.

Lunar becomes first provider in Scandinavia to get MiCA crypto license

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Lunar becomes first provider in Scandinavia to get MiCA crypto license

Nordic challenger bank Lunar has become the first provider in the region to secure a crypto license under the EU’s MiCA regulation.

Monzo adds built-in tax filing tool

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Monzo adds built-in tax filing tool

UK digital bank Monzo has rolled out a tool that lets sole traders and landlords file taxes directly to HMRC from their business account.

Visa launches Trusted Agent Protocol for AI commerce

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Visa launches Trusted Agent Protocol for AI commerce

Visa has become the latest firm to introduce a protocol designed to act as a foundational framework needed to enable AI agents to transact payments on behalf of users and merchants.

FCA sets out plan to back tokenisation of investment funds

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FCA sets out plan to back tokenisation of investment funds

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has set out plans to support tokenisation in asset management, arguing that the technology can drive innovation and growth in the sector.

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