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Money & Machines: Federal's shift from co-brands to control; When AI turns hacker

30 May 2026, 15:45 PM

The card strategy of the fintech-friendly Federal Bank; and on the AI front we write, as AI systems begin to autonomously find and exploit vulnerabilities, cybersecurity is entering a new phase.

Federal Bank to acquire Standard Chartered

Federal Bank to acquire Standard Chartered's India credit card portfolio

01 May 2026, 12:40 PM

Federal Bank's decision comes months after private equity giant Blackstone said it will invest about $705 million in the India lender.

Neobank Fi closes banking services on its platform

Neobank Fi closes banking services on its platform

12 Mar 2026, 16:48 PM

Fi had launched banking services in partnership with Federal Bank in 2021.

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Federal Bank's executive director Shalini Warrier resigns

06 Apr 2025, 18:33 PM

Federal Bank’s executive director Shalini Warrier has resigned from the bank to pursue an entrepreneurial opportunity.

Travel card fintech Scapia raises $40 million led by Peak XV

Travel card fintech Scapia raises $40 million led by Peak XV

04 Apr 2025, 01:39 AM

Existing investors Elevation Capital, Z47, and 3STATE Capital also participated in the round.

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