All articles by Robert Prendergast
Robert Prendergast
FIFA announces Bank of America as its Official Bank Sponsor of FIFA World Cup 2026
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature 104 matches with 48 teams from around the world across 16 host cities in the USA, Canada and Mexico
Ceto acquires VPCtech to enhance service offerings for financial institutions
This strategic move marks a milestone for Ceto, allowing the company to expand its service offerings and drive growth
Mbanq enhances credit decisioning for banks and fintechs with AI tech from SMEApprove
Mbanq implements AI-driven credit evaluation for financial platforms to enable faster, more accurate credit decisions
Early-stage funding dominates global VC funding deals landscape with 77.8% volume share in H1 2024, finds GlobalData
GlobalData’s Deals Database revealed that a total of 3,957 early-stage funding rounds were announced during the review period
Tech Mahindra and LivePerson to power AI-driven customer experience in financial services
Tech Mahindra’s BPS will leverage LivePerson’s Conversational Cloud platform to develop tailored solutions
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Low-value deals occupy 67.1% share of APAC VC deal volume in H1 2024, reveals GlobalData
Meanwhile, high-value VC deals (valued >$100m) volume declined by 11.3% YoY from 53 in H1 2023 to 47 in H1 2024.
High-value VC deals surge 27.4% amid decline in overall deal volume in H1 2024, reveals GlobalData
High-value deals saw a significant 27.4% YoY growth suggesting a strategic shift towards larger investments
ClearBank secures Dutch banking licence
The company is now set to provide clearing and embedded banking services across Europe to UK and European institutions
AU10TIX launches new AML solution
Full-cycle solution leverages high-quality data sources for unmatched accuracy, enables organisations to manage all business needs
National Bank of Iraq updates mobile banking app with Codebase
The Iraqi banking sector is predominantly cash-based with 88% of adults in Iraq receiving their income in cash