Partnerships

Partnerships
Stord Buys Shipwire to Expand AI-Driven Fulfillment and Global Reach
January 05, 2026

Stord has acquired Shipwire, the artificial intelligence (AI) fulfillment subsidiary of CEVA Logistics, expanding its global logistics footprint and strengthening its technology platform as brands accelerate adoption of intelligent end-to-end commerce infrastructure. The Atlanta-based logistics and commerce enablement company announced the move Monday (Jan. 5),...

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Flutterwave Acquires Mono to Boost Open Banking Offerings
January 05, 2026

Africa-focused payments technology company Flutterwave has acquired open banking infrastructure provider Mono. “The transaction deepens Flutterwave’s long-term commitment to building a connected, interoperable financial system for Africa and positions open banking as a core pillar in the evolution of alternative payment methods across the region,” the company said...

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Cisco Eyes $2 Billion Purchase of Cybersecurity Firm Axonius
January 04, 2026

Cisco is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire Israeli cybersecurity firm Axonius for $2 billion. That’s according to a report Sunday (Jan. 4) from Calcalist, which noted that Axonius was previously valued at $2.6 billion. However, the company denied that the deal is happening in...

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Commerce Bancshares Completes Acquisition of FineMark Bank
January 02, 2026

Commerce Bancshares, the parent company of Commerce Bank, has completed its previously announced acquisition of FineMark Holdings, the parent company of FineMark National Bank & Trust. This merger makes Kansas City, Missouri-based Commerce the 15th largest bank-managed trust company based on assets under management, the...

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Wall Street Banks on 2026 as Big Year for ‘Megadeals’
December 31, 2025

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) reached historic numbers during 2025. Now, dealmakers are hopeful that 2026 will bring more of the same, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Wednesday (Dec. 31). This year saw a record 68 transactions valued at least $10 billion, the report said, citing data...

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US Bill Takes Fresh Look at Bank-FinTech Partnerships
December 30, 2025

For many financial institutions, particularly small banks and credit unions, collaborating with FinTechs has become one of the most effective ways to modernize products, improve customer experiences and remain competitive without rebuilding core systems from the ground up. At the same time, regulation continues to...

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Meta Pays $2 Billion for Singapore AI Startup Manus
December 30, 2025

Meta is acquiring Singapore-based startup Manus to boost its artificial intelligence (AI) agent offerings. “Manus is already serving the daily needs of millions of users and businesses worldwide,” Meta said in its announcement Monday (Dec. 29). “It launched its first general AI agent earlier this...

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Looser Regs Boost Worldwide M&A Value 50% in 2025
December 26, 2025

The value of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) announced worldwide in 2025 was reportedly the highest since 2021 and the second highest in the more than 40 years of records kept by the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG). The total value reached $4.5 trillion in 2025,...

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Snowflake in Talks to Acquire Observe to Expand Range of AI Offerings
December 24, 2025

Snowflake is reportedly in talks to acquire Observe for about $1 billion to expand its range of artificial intelligence (AI) offerings. A deal would add Observe’s observability tools for monitoring applications, including AI apps, to Snowflake’s product portfolio that includes database technology and AI that handles...