Core banking is evolving faster than ever, and staying ahead means keeping up with the latest shifts shaping the industry. From strategic acquisitions and renewed partnerships to transformative tech investments, the last two weeks have been buzzing with impactful developments. Whether it’s Visa bolstering its BaaS capabilities or De Volksbank doubling down on cloud-native platforms, these stories highlight how financial institutions are reimagining their core systems to thrive in a digital-first world.
Hypothekarbank Lenzburg acquires stake in Sutor Bank to drive BaaS (The Paypers)
Hypothekarbank Lenzburg invests in Sutor Bank to supercharge its Banking-as-a-Service strategy.
De Volksbank renews core banking contract with Ohpen (IBS Intelligence)
De Volksbank extends its partnership with Ohpen to power core banking on a cloud-native platform, fueling faster product rollouts.
Visa closes Pismo acquisition, expanding software services for banks (Payments Dive)
Visa finalizes its deal with Pismo, aiming to modernize bank systems and speed up new product launches worldwide.
LOL Technologies & Microsoft Team Up on Azure (Daily Mirror)
LOLC embraces Azure for faster updates, improved services, and stronger data security in core banking.
QNB Egypt Taps SBS for Core Banking Overhaul (IBS Intelligence)
QNB Egypt looks to modernize infrastructure, cut complexity, and boost innovation with SBS.
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