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Objectway expands into the MENA region by signing with Kuwait Financial Centre "Markaz"

Strategic collaboration leverages Objectway’s cutting-edge modular solution to enhance the client experience for Markaz customers.

The Group will integrate the Oracle Exadata Cloud@Customer solution in its cloud systems by hosting it in BNP Paribas data centers.

Thanks to Oracle Exadata Cloud@Customer, the bank will be able to combine the advantages of a cloud infrastructure while maintaining on-premises databases.

Consulting boutique sevenQ becomes part of Eraneos and strengthens financial services competence in Switzerland

sevenQ brings extensive expertise in core banking, payment systems, asset management and digital transformation.

ABN Amro's Tikkie payments reach record 7.4 billion euros in 2024

Tikkie continues to gain popularity: ABN AMRO’s payment app handled 157 million payment requests in 2024 for a total of 7.4 billion euros.

Lumen Illuminates the Way: Unique Presents an AI-Powered Platform Driving Efficiency for LGT

Lumen leverages advanced AI technologies to enhance internal knowledge sharing, streamline research processes, and seamlessly integrate internal and external resources.

Campaigners want Swiss central bank to hold bitcoin in reserves

The initiative calls for a change to the constitution stating that the SNB should build up currency reserves from its earnings, part of which should be held in gold and bitcoin.

4 AI Trends to Watch in Wealth Management in 2025

But often, these AI initiatives are in their infancy, either undergoing early-stage testing for broader deployment or limited in scope—such as AI chatbots designed to handle and route customer questions.

BBVA migrates its data platform to the AWS cloud in Europe

The project involved the complex task of migrating tens of thousands of processes and thousands of users, all with no service interruptions.

Garanti BBVA enhances investment options on its mobile app

The app’s new investment menu allows customers to monitor a wide range of investment products, such as stocks, private pensions, time deposits, mutual funds, foreign exchange transactions and precious metals.

Swiss financial center is facing the next big thing

This project aims to revolutionize traditional interbank trading by introducing a digital franc as a wholesale CBDC (Central Bank Digital Currency).

Russian banks authorized to halt transfers with CBDCs for days

The Bank of Russia has introduced new rules requiring banks to suspend digital ruble transactions for up to two days if they are suspected to involve fraud.

Netherlands plans to include AI, biotech to investment screening law

Adding these technologies protects Dutch entrepreneurs, their innovations and the future of the Dutch economy.”

The AI revolution: Transforming the asset management industry in Europe and beyond

And they need to know the necessary steps asset and fund managers should take to navigate this new EU regulatory landscape.

Why firms are opting for a hybrid strategy when integrating AI

Wealth managers seem to be embracing the hybrid structure for now which is leaving more time for firms to focus on the client relationship.

How tax processing is slowing down German banks

Tax processing in particular is a challenge for financial companies, as the legal framework varies greatly from country to country.

Societe Generale successfully completed a first repo transaction on public blockchain with the Banque de France

This transaction demonstrates the technical feasibility of interbank refinancing operations directly on blockchain.

Caceis expands digital asset services in Luxembourg

Caceis is a key sponsor of this year’s Luxembourg Blockchain Week, taking place from December 9 to 13.

Digital identity in retail banking

Digital identity involves data that uniquely identifies an individual person who is online.

ABN Amro pilots 'Pay Later' feature for B2B transactions

ABN Amro is launching a 'Pay Later' debtor management pilot for business clients with the aim of securing trust in online B2B transactions.

La Banque Postale enters exclusive negotiations with BNP Paribas to develop innovative mobility solutions

The two banking groups ambition to make this platform accessible to all retail customers of La Banque Postale by early 2026.

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