Heartland Group acquires Challenger Bank to expand Australian footprint

Heartland Group acquires Challenger Bank to expand Australian footprint

Heartland Group Holdings Limited (NZX/ASX: HGH), known for its significant presence in the financial services sector, has confirmed the completion of Heartland Bank Limited’s acquisition of Challenger Bank Limited from Challenger Limited (ASX: CGF). This acquisition marks a historic move as Heartland Bank becomes the first New Zealand registered bank to acquire an Australian authorised […]

Infosys Finacle partners with UAE’s Zand Bank to revolutionize corporate banking with cloud solutions

Infosys Finacle partners with UAE’s Zand Bank to revolutionize corporate banking with cloud solutions

Infosys Finacle, a part of EdgeVerve Systems and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Infosys (NSE, BSE, NYSE: INFY), together with Zand Bank (Zand), the UAE’s inaugural digital-only banking institution, have officially announced their partnership. This collaboration signifies Zand Bank’s subscription to the Infosys Finacle Solutions suite to revolutionize its corporate banking services. The implementation of Infosys […]

Danske Bank embraces cloud technology with Amazon Web Services partnership

Danske Bank embraces cloud technology with Amazon Web Services partnership

Danske Bank has officially entered into a significant multiyear agreement with Amazon Web Services (AWS), marking a pivotal step in its digital transformation journey. This partnership is a cornerstone of Danske Bank’s Forward’28 strategy, aimed at delivering enhanced digital solutions, expanded self-service options, and seamless access to banking services for its customers. The bank’s commitment […]

Karnataka Bank marks centenary with new branches and revamped website

Karnataka Bank marks centenary with new branches and revamped website

In a significant milestone, Karnataka Bank celebrated its 100th Founders’ Day on February 18, 2024. This centennial event was commemorated with the launch of 15 new branches nationwide and the unveiling of a redesigned corporate website, signaling a new era in the bank’s journey towards integrating digital advancements with its rich heritage of customer service. […]

Danske Bank partners with Backbase to transform digital banking experience

Danske Bank partners with Backbase to transform digital banking experience

Backbase, a global leader in Engagement Banking, has recently forged a significant agreement with Danske Bank, a premier Nordic bank based in Copenhagen, Denmark. This collaboration marks a pivotal step in Danske Bank’s digital transformation journey, offering access to Backbase’s renowned Engagement Banking Platform. A New Era of Digital Customer Experience This partnership enables Danske […]

PortX and Plaid forge partnership to transform financial data integration

PortX and Plaid forge partnership to transform financial data integration

PortX, a leading financial infrastructure and integration technology company, has announced a strategic partnership with Plaid, a data network powerhouse in the digital financial ecosystem. This collaboration represents a significant milestone in the financial technology sector, marrying PortX’s expertise in digital core banking integration with Plaid’s industry-leading data connectivity capabilities. The alliance between these two […]

Visa to acquire cloud-native issuer processor Pismo for $1bn

Visa to acquire cloud-native issuer processor Pismo for $1bn

Global payment systems leader Visa has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Pismo, a cloud-native issuer processing and core banking platform with a presence spanning Latin America, Asia Pacific, and Europe. The landmark deal, worth $1 billion, underscores Visa’s commitment to strengthening its technological prowess and broadening its global footprint. Jack Forestell — Visa Chief […]