Formance, a French fintech startup, has recently captured significant attention by raising $21 million in a Series A funding round. The funding was co-led by PayPal Ventures and Portage, with participation from existing investors Y Combinator, Hoxton Ventures, and Axeleo. Formance aims to simplify
Recent changes at Citi have sparked significant discussion within the financial sector, primarily due to the departure of Ida Liu, the global head of Citi’s private bank. This organizational shift has led to the elimination of Liu's role and the restructuring of private banking leadership a
Imagine a financial world where tokenized assets from various classes are seamlessly traded and managed on the blockchain, heralding a new era of transparency, efficiency, and inclusivity. Ripple, with its XRP Ledger (XRPL), is striving to materialize this vision by pushing the lengths of
In a significant development in the investigation of a Rs 220 crore bank fraud involving Sharon Biomedicine Limited (SBML), the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has intensively seized immovable assets worth Rs 79.78 crore. This seizure, which took place on January 24, included flats, plots, hotels, and
The financial landscape has undergone significant changes since the Great Recession, particularly in the realm of middle-market lending. One of the most notable trends is the rise of partnerships between banks and private credit firms, hedge funds, or asset managers. These collaborations have
The landscape for Asia-focused asset managers in 2025 is fraught with complexities and uncertainties. As the world navigates through evolving geopolitical dynamics, stringent regulatory expectations, and the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, asset managers must remain vigilant and adaptable. This
