April 8, 2025 – FintechDaily

Citi Makes Investment in Commercial Lending Platform Numerated

Citi has strategically invested in Numerated, signaling a broader partnership with the AI-driven modular commercial lending platform. As part of this collaboration, Numerated will deliver...

Santander UK Chair Steps Down Amid Future Uncertainty for the Bank

Santander UK Chairman William Vereker has announced his resignation amid growing speculation regarding the Spanish banking giant's potential withdrawal from the UK market. Santander UK...

John Wise Named Chairman of ESG Book

John Wise, a prominent figure in the fintech industry, has been appointed as the chair of ESG Book, a startup dedicated to sustainability and data...

Lloyds and NatWest Reduce Number of Branches

Lloyds Banking Group and NatWest have jointly announced plans to close nearly 200 branches, marking a continued trend of diminishing high street presence in the...

SEB Highlights the Carbon Removal Market and Nature-Related Risks

Sustainable finance is rapidly evolving, with innovations emerging from various corners of the globe. In our discussions with the authors of SEB’s Green Bond Report,...

Nubank Acquires Hyperplane to Accelerate AI-Driven Strategy

Nubank is reinforcing its commitment to an AI-centric strategy by acquiring Hyperplane, a data intelligence company based in Silicon Valley, for an undisclosed amount. Founded...

BBVA Seeks 1,100 New Technology Professionals

BBVA aims to expand its workforce to include 20,000 technology professionals by 2025, with plans to recruit 1,100 individuals for advanced technical positions. Over the...

Mizuho and IBM Collaborate to Evaluate Generative AI for IT Incident Response Management

Mizuho Financial Group is currently conducting trials with an IBM generative AI application designed to enhance recovery speed following IT outages. In the event of...

Which? Places Six UK Banks on ‘Red Alert’ Due to Fossil Fuel Investments

Recent evaluations have categorized several major high-street banks in the UK as facing significant scrutiny regarding their fossil fuel investments and environmental strategies. Consumer advocacy...