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King Farouk's coin auction scattered treasures and changed collecting forever
When Egypt sold off King Farouk's legendary coin collection in 1954, thousands of rare coins hit the market at once. The sale set new standards for value, provenance, and showed the risks of forced liquidation in times of upheaval.
BNG completes core banking overhaul as Amir Arooni exits leadership
Bank Nederlandse Gemeenten has completed a sweeping core banking and cloud migration in under a year, closing the chapter on Amir Arooni's interim leadership and welcoming a new permanent CIO.
Dutch Central Bank Moves 86 Tonnes of Gold to London for Crisis Access
Amid record gold prices and global instability, the Netherlands has shifted a quarter of its overseas gold reserves from North America to London, aiming for faster liquidity and stronger crisis readiness
How Digital Tech and New Materials Are Transforming Coins
Coins are being reinvented with digital features, unconventional materials, and advanced minting. From QR codes to microchips and polymer coatings, the future of physical currency is being shaped by innovation and changing consumer habits
Triodos Bank Appoints Lauren Couch to Lead UK Business Lending
Triodos Bank has named Lauren Couch as head of business banking in the UK, aiming to strengthen its impact lending across sectors like energy, food, and nature. The move comes as the bank returns to profitability after a challenging year
US Bank Investment Services Adopts Fenergo Platform for Client Onboarding
US Bank Investment Services has implemented Fenergo's Fen-X platform to automate onboarding and lifecycle management for alternative investment clients, aiming to streamline compliance and reporting across multiple business lines
Revolut Gains French Banking Licence as Bunq Faces US Setback
Major developments in global banking this week include Revolut's full French licence, Bunq's US charter rejection, Bank of America's $1.9bn move into India, and a $1.44bn sale of Moneris in Canada, with executive changes at NAB also in focus
US Regulator Blocks Bunq's Bid for National Bank Charter
Dutch neobank Bunq's attempt to launch a US national bank has been rejected by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, raising questions about capital adequacy, management experience, and the challenges of entering the American financial sector
ABN Amro Partners with Mistral AI to Advance Secure Banking Technology
ABN Amro is working with Mistral AI to develop artificial intelligence solutions tailored for European banking, aiming to strengthen data privacy, regulatory compliance, and reduce reliance on non-European tech providers
Visa Moves to Acquire BioCatch as TMX Group Reshapes US Markets
Visa's planned $2.4 billion acquisition of BioCatch and TMX Group's $800 million investment in MEMX highlight a week of major fintech deals, regulatory fines, and new banking ventures with global implications for payments and compliance
Rabobank to Invest €2 Billion in AI and Data Overhaul by 2029
Rabobank will allocate up to €2 billion over three years to expand its artificial intelligence and data infrastructure, aiming to modernize operations and improve services for its customers in the Netherlands and beyond