ING Takes a 40% Stake in Spain’s Singular Bank, Accelerating Its Private‑Banking Drive
ING’s latest move into private wealth Dutch banking giant ING announced that it will acquire an approximately 40 % share in Singular Bank, one of Spain’s most prominent independent private banks.…
Amana hires CTO Andrey Artamonov to boost MENA trading
A strategic tech appointment in a fast‑growing market On July 6 2026, amana—widely recognized as the MENA region’s leading neobroker—announced the appointment of Andrey Artamonov as its Chief Technology and Information Officer (CTO & CIO).…
PingPong Wins In‑Principle MAS Approval for Capital Markets Services Licence, Paving Way for OTC FX Derivatives in Singapore
A regulatory milestone for an embedded‑finance player MAS’s CMS licence is a cornerstone credential for firms that wish to conduct capital‑market activities such as dealing in securities, futures, and derivatives.…
Kroger to Acquire Giant Eagle in $1.65 B Deal, Expanding Regional Footprint and Digital Reach
Deal structure and financing The purchase price breaks down into $1.25 billion in cash and the assumption of roughly $400 million of Giant Eagle’s existing liabilities. Kroger will fund the cash component…
LinqAlpha Raises $22M Series A for AI Market Insight
New funding fuels AI‑driven research platform New York‑based LinqAlpha announced on July 2, 2026 that it has closed a $22 million Series A financing round. The round was spearheaded by AVP, Atinum Investment and GFT…
Mach Travel Solutions Chooses Quarterly Reporting on BSE SME, Raising Transparency Standards
Mach Travel Solutions Limited, a publicly traded technology‑enabled travel‑services provider listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange’s SME platform, announced on July 3, 2026 that it will begin issuing financial statements every quarter…
Canada‑Thailand Export‑Credit Accord Signals Growing FinTech Collaboration in the Asia‑Pacific
A new chapter in North‑South trade finance Export Development Canada (EDC) and the Export‑Import Bank of Thailand (EXIM Thailand) formalised a Memorandum of Understanding on July 3, 2026 in Bangkok. The pact…
Finance Minister Opens Restored Kulam, ESG Spotlight
Event Overview On July 3, 2026, the Union Finance Minister of India, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, officially opened the refurbished Muzhiyan Kulam, a traditional water reservoir located in Pooranankuppam village, Puducherry. The ceremony marked the culmination…
Eddid Financial Unveils Minimalist “Eddid.” Brand as It Pushes Deeper Into Digital‑Asset Services
A new visual identity for a fintech in transition On July 6, 2026, Hong Kong‑based Eddid Financial announced a comprehensive overhaul of its corporate visual language. The centerpiece of the redesign is a…
Kyndryl Bolsters Executive Suite with New CFO and General Counsel Amidst Ongoing Growth Push
New York, July 6, 2026 – Kyndryl (NYSE: KD), the global IT‑infrastructure services firm, announced two senior‑leadership appointments that signal a sharpening of its financial and legal oversight as the company pursues its…
