April is Financial Literacy Month: – Union Bank Union Bank Home » The Go Far Blog from Union Bank » April is Financial Literacy Month: A Beginner’s Guide to Investment April 17, 2025 April is Financial Literacy Month, a great reminder to focus on improving your understanding of personal finance. At Union Bank, we believe … Read more
Miruna-Daniela Ivan The widespread practice of financial institution to re-use securities received as collateral plays a key role in the repurchase agreement (repo) market functioning. By increasing the availability of securities which can be used as collateral, collateral re-use lowers funding costs under normal market conditions, allowing collateral to flow to where it is most … Read more
Chipmaking giant Nvidia is seeing high demand for its AI tools within the financial services industry. Nvidia is seeing a “sharp jump” in its AI services as companies in all sectors across the globe continue to adopt and deploy AI, Chief Financial Officer Colette Kress said during the company’s first-quarter earnings call today. (Courtesy/Bloomberg) “The … Read more
Perplexity Labs launches with Pro AI suite Perplexity has launched Perplexity Labs, a new tool available to Pro subscribers that enables users to create reports, spreadsheets, dashboards, and interactive applications through features like AI-powered spreadsheet generation, interactive dashboard creation, and a 10-minute research workflow that autonomously conducts comprehensive research and data analysis. avidreader pplx-res.cloudinary.com Perplexity … Read more
Consumers know they have many options for how to spend their money. Smart consumers know they have options for how to pay that can benefit them financially. You are likely familiar with credit cards that offer rewards such as airline miles, travel perks, and cash back. But if you aren’t comfortable maintaining lines of credit, … Read more
Have you ever wondered why your statement of account is so important? As it is your financial footprint, it is quite important to access it and keep checking every now and then. Having a glimpse of your financial history is a good thing for effective personal financial management. You would know exactly what is going … Read more
In today’s fast-evolving digital landscape, where payments are becoming faster, smarter, and increasingly fragmented, cash is quietly losing ground. Consumer cash usage in Europe now accounts for only 17%, down from 38% in 2022. What used to be the cornerstone of monetary systems is now a shrinking piece of the puzzle—especially in regions like Europe … Read more
Shanti Ekambaram, Director and Deputy Managing Director , Kotak Bank Kotak Mahindra Bank on Saturday announced leadership transition, including the decision of Shanti Ekambaram to retire from her role as a Director and Deputy Managing Director on the Bank’s Board, effective upon the completion of her current term on October 31, 2025. The Bank’s Board, at … Read more
UPDATE: This article includes additional information about the strategic rationale for the deal. Seacoast Banking Corporation of Florida is making a $710.8 million play for entrée into the largest retirement community in the United States. The Stuart, Florida-based company plans to buy Villages Bancorp., a $4.1 billion-asset institution that operates primarily in the eponymous neighborhood … Read more