finance

Singapore launches AI workforce co-lab, pledges to train 80,000 financial services employees

Finextra Research Headlines  · based on a teaser/excerpt

A large-scale, government-backed push to upskill financial workers in AI signals Singapore's intent to cement its position as a leading fintech and AI hub, which could accelerate adoption of AI-driven tools across trading, risk, and compliance functions regionally. For PE and quant firms, this points to a growing talent pool and infrastructure supporting AI integration, potentially shaping where firms locate AI-heavy operations in Asia.

https://www.finextra.com/newsarticle/48482/singapore-to-train-80000-fs-sector-employees-in-ai-skills?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed  · ★ interesting

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Revolut secures regulatory approval to acquire Argentina's Banco Cetelem from BNP Paribas

Finextra Research Headlines  · based on a teaser/excerpt

The deal signals Revolut's continued push into Latin American banking via acquisition rather than de novo licensing, giving it a regulated banking foothold in Argentina. For PE and fintech investors, it's another data point on how neobanks are using bolt-on acquisitions to accelerate market entry and gain local licenses in emerging markets.

https://www.finextra.com/newsarticle/48479/revolut-gets-green-light-to-buy-argentinian-bank?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed  · ★ interesting