FeaturedTechnologySoftBank-backed CloudMinds slashes jobs over failed IPOBharath KumarJanuary 28, 2020March 18, 2020 by Bharath KumarJanuary 28, 2020March 18, 2020 The company will cut between 175 and 225 jobs — and shut down its co-headquarters in Silicon Valley... Read more
FintechSoftBank invests $100 mn in Mexican fintech KonfioInternational Finance DeskDecember 4, 2019January 7, 2020 by International Finance DeskDecember 4, 2019January 7, 2020 This is Softbank’s third investment in Mexico reflecting its interest to promote new technologies... Read more
FintechChina fintech OneConnect skips HK, to raise $100 mn in US IPOPritam BordoloiNovember 15, 2019 by Pritam BordoloiNovember 15, 2019 The startup will list its shares either on the New York Stock Exchange or the Nasdaq Global Market... Read more
Real EstateBrazil’s QuintoAndar secures $250 mn SoftBank led fundingInternational Finance DeskSeptember 10, 2019December 23, 2019 by International Finance DeskSeptember 10, 2019December 23, 2019 With the new funding from SoftBank, the Brazilian company enters the unicorn territory with a valuation of over $1 bn... Read more
Oil & GasNew Aramco chairman takes charge, assures transparencyInternational Finance DeskSeptember 5, 2019December 17, 2019 by International Finance DeskSeptember 5, 2019December 17, 2019 Yassir Al Rumayyan’s appointment is a clear indication that Saudi Arabia is fast-tracking a local listing of Aramco... Read more
FintechBrazil fintech Banco Inter raises $343 mn from SoftBankInternational Finance DeskJuly 31, 2019December 23, 2019 by International Finance DeskJuly 31, 2019December 23, 2019 Shares in Brazil’s Banco Inter surged more than 20 percent as Japan’s Softbank bought into the company.... Read more
BrexitMagazineSeptember - October 2018UK’s fintech continues to dazzle despite Brexit fearsBharath KumarSeptember 6, 2018December 12, 2019 by Bharath KumarSeptember 6, 2018December 12, 2019 Even as UK inches closer to Brexit, the country's fintech industry appears to be unhinged as it continues to attract talent, opportunities and funds... Read more
CompanyT-Mobile, Sprint ready to transform the US wireless ecosystemInternational Finance DeskApril 30, 2018 by International Finance DeskApril 30, 2018 T-Mobile and Sprint Corp. signed a US$26.5bn agreement to change the wireless landscape by tapering down to only three major cell phone providers... Read more
BankingMumtalakat may invest in SoftBank Vision FundInternational Finance DeskFebruary 21, 2018February 27, 2020 by International Finance DeskFebruary 21, 2018February 27, 2020 SoftBank Vision Fund is a foundation platform for disruptive innovators in the technology sector... Read more
CompanyPaytm-Snapdeal merger, SoftBank to invest US$1bnInternational Finance DeskFebruary 9, 2018February 27, 2020 by International Finance DeskFebruary 9, 2018February 27, 2020 The all-stock merger between the two companies is a suitable deal, say industry experts... Read more