German stock exchange operator Deutsche Börse Group has initiated a significant move that could reshape the European wealthtech landscape, confirming it is now in exclusive discussions to acquire the B2B platform Allfunds. The non-binding offer proposes a price of €8.80 per share, placing the total
The financial industry is currently undergoing a profound and silent re-architecture, shifting from a model of digital transactions to one of intelligent, autonomous operations that will redefine the very nature of banking by 2026. This is not another incremental update to mobile apps or a new
The long-held narrative of agile fintech start-ups locked in a David-and-Goliath battle against incumbent financial institutions has officially given way to a new era defined by strategic collaboration. The financial industry is rapidly moving beyond the “us vs. them” mentality, recognizing that
Imagine a financial landscape where a smartphone app could challenge the centuries-old dominance of brick-and-mortar banks, reshaping how millions manage their money. This isn’t a distant dream but the current reality with fintech giant Chime, a San Francisco-based company at a critical juncture.
I'm thrilled to sit down with Priya Jaiswal, a renowned expert in Banking, Business, and Finance, whose deep knowledge of market analysis and international business trends offers invaluable insights into the evolving world of SME lending. Today, we’re diving into the recent partnership between two
Europe’s small businesses have long juggled a maze of banking portals, accounting tools, payroll systems, and tax apps that rarely talk to each other despite sharing the same numbers and deadlines across every month and quarter. Now a French cloud and AI player, Cegid, is moving to acquire Shine,
