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Paige McNamee

Why did SVB collapse?

Paige McNamee - Finextra Research
Discussion
UniCredit to acquire Banking-as-a-Service venture Vodeno and Belgian digital bank Aion
Enrico Camerinelli

Enrico Camerinelli

  UniCredit's acquisition of Vodeno and Aion Bank marks a significant shift in embedded finance. This move brings in-house a suite of Banking-as-a-Service products and 200 skilled professionals, positioning UniCredit to offer tailored financial solutions and strengthen customer relationships. It reflects a broader trend of banks becoming comprehensive embedded finance providers, responding to fintech challenges by controlling key technological platforms. This strategy allows for greater innovation, flexibility, and client intimacy. Further analysis and details are available here 
UK fintech investment down 37% in H1 2024
Vladimir Dimitroff

Vladimir Dimitroff

  Some bubbles don't burst with a loud 'Bang!', they just deflate slowly with a quiet 'Ssshshshhh..h...'
BNP Paribas forms partnership with Mistral AI
John Davies

John Davies

  As I replied on X, this is an excellent decision. I spent many years of my life at Paribas and then BNP Paribas leading FX trading and then global architecture. It's critical that EU AI like Mistral gets support from major institutions like BNPP. It's equally critical that banks make early moves to make use of AI and I think the innovation of Mistral will play a major role in moving BNP Paribas into the lead in AI.
UK election 2024: What it means for fintech regulation
Richard Moreland

Richard Moreland

  Agree with you and the people who have been working on this for years now. More to lose than to gain am I correct?
Scott Hamilton

Which banks are at risk after the SVB collapse?

Scott Hamilton - Contributing Editor, Finextra