Friday, January 9, 2026

Quick Byte

Nomura Partners with OpenAI to Accelerate AI-Driven Innovation in Asset Management

Nomura Holdings has announced a strategic collaboration with OpenAI to advance AI adoption across its asset management and broader financial services operations. Under the...

MOIN and Nium Strengthen Partnership to Advance Cross-Border Payment Infrastructure

MOIN has expanded its strategic partnership with Nium, the global infrastructure provider for real-time payments, to enhance Korea’s cross-border remittance and settlement ecosystem. Announced...

Omnicom Finalizes Interpublic Acquisition, Creating a $25B Global Marketing Powerhouse

Omnicom has completed its acquisition of The Interpublic Group, forming what it calls the world’s most comprehensive marketing and sales company, following all regulatory...

Thredd Expands Global Payments Capabilities with Visa Cloud Connect Agreement

Thredd, a next-generation global payments processor, has signed a major deal to enable Visa Cloud Connect globally. This strengthens its role as a cloud-first...

S&P Global Strengthens Private Markets Leadership with $1.8 Billion Acquisition of With Intelligence

S&P Global has completed its $1.8 billion acquisition of With Intelligence. This company is a key provider of private market data, insights, and analytics....

GNOMI Unveils First-Ever AI ‘Finance Mode’ for Real-Time Global Market Intelligence

GNOMI has launched Finance Mode, the first agentic AI experience designed to give users real-time access to global earnings calls, instant transcripts, and generative...

Green Dot Restructures Through Dual Acquisitions by Smith Ventures and CommerceOne

Green Dot Corporation has announced two major strategic transactions that will split its operations between Smith Ventures and CommerceOne Financial Corporation, creating new opportunities...

i80 Group Backs Lighter Capital with $100M Facility to Accelerate Non-Dilutive Growth Funding

i80 Group announced a senior-secured credit facility of up to $100 million for Lighter Capital. This boosts Lighter’s ability to expand its non-dilutive financing...