Morgan Stanley stories

Databricks secures USD $10bn funding, USD $5.25bn credit
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Databricks has secured USD $10 billion in Series J funding and a USD $5.25 billion credit facility to enhance its AI capabilities and global reach.

Morgan Stanley partners with Wise to boost FX settlements
Thu, 26th Dec 2024
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financial institutions
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forex
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wise
Morgan Stanley has partnered with Wise to enhance its foreign exchange settlement capabilities, marking a first for an investment bank in this area.

LogicMonitor secures USD $800m for AI data centre boost
Thu, 21st Nov 2024
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saas
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data analytics
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digital transformation
LogicMonitor secures a USD $800 million investment, boosting its valuation to USD $2.4 billion and enhancing its AI-driven data centre solutions.

Booster's Savvy card finalist at Banking Tech Awards
Thu, 24th Oct 2024
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fintech
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cx
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martech
Booster’s Savvy debit card has been named a finalist in two categories at the Fintech Futures 2024 Banking Tech Awards, competing against major banks.

GaiaLens wins ESG innovation funding for anti-greenwashing
Tue, 15th Oct 2024
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dei
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ai
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cleantech
GaiaLens has been named a winner of FinTech Scotland's ESG innovation call, securing funding to enhance its Greenwashing Analytics Solution.

Australian CIOs face an unprecedented challenge to cut data-based carbon emissions
Thu, 3rd Oct 2024
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storage
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ai
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pure storage
Australian CIOs must tackle new legislation mandating detailed carbon emissions reporting, as data centres become major contributors to emissions.

Survey highlights: 83% aware of GenAI, call for eco-transparency
Tue, 1st Oct 2024
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martech
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power / energy
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cdp
A new survey reveals 83% of UK adults are familiar with GenAI tools like ChatGPT, yet concerns grow over their environmental impact, urging for transparency and regulation.

Echelon secures grid link for EUR €3.5 billion data centre
Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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power / energy
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cleantech
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jobs
Echelon Data Centres has secured a grid connection for its DUB20 campus in County Wicklow, paving the way for a EUR €3.5 billion investment and 1,300 jobs.

Climate X report: most top banks fail climate adaptation tests
Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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apm
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cleantech
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software development
Climate X’s report reveals that most major banks are ill-prepared for climate risks, with only 7 of 50 meeting over half the criteria.

Crypto market stabilises in September after August turbulence
Wed, 11th Sep 2024
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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bitcoin
Binance Australia's September report reveals stabilised crypto markets after August's 13.1% decline, with Bitcoin support around USD $60,000. TRX surged 19.5%.

Banks reveal increased AI usage in response to shareholder demand
Fri, 6th Sep 2024
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linkedin
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cba
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nab
Nearly one-third of the world’s largest banks now disclose AI use cases and ROI, with UK banks like Barclays and NatWest tripling AI references over the past year.

Reltio appoints James Redfern as new Chief Financial Officer
Wed, 21st Aug 2024
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ai
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management
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tax
Reltio has named James Redfern as its new CFO to lead global finance during a pivotal growth phase, leveraging AI opportunities.

CyberArk to acquire Venafi for $1.54 billion in major deal
Tue, 21st May 2024
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saas
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digital transformation
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genai
CyberArk will acquire Venafi for $1.54B, aiming to enhance its machine identity security platform and expand its market.

ScotlandIS celebrates tech pioneers at 2024 Digital Tech Awards
Wed, 8th May 2024
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cartech
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ai
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healthtech
ScotlandIS triumphantly acknowledges achievers in the digital industry at the 2024 Digital Tech Awards, showcasing Scottish innovation across sectors including AI and green tech.

European banks' AI start-up investments soar in 2023
Wed, 27th Mar 2024
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ai
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edge ai
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investment
Despite a global downturn in AI start-up investments, banks marked a 45% surge in 2023, with emphasis on bolstering regional AI capabilities.

Google for Investing - InvestmentMarkets launches in Australia
Mon, 18th Mar 2024
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dei
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physical security
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ipos
InvestmentMarkets, dubbed as the - Google for Investing, is set to democratise fund management in Australia, offering access to diverse asset classes and investment opportunities for both retail and wholesale investors.

Fivetran reaches landmark with over 500 data connectors offered
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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data analytics
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genai
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ai
Fivetran breaks record with 500 data connectors, offering the largest number in the field to aid enterprises in centralising data for AI, predictive analytics and operational use.

JPMorgan Chase leads as AI research powerhouse – report
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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ai
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edge ai
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hsbc
Newly data by Evident shows JPMorgan Chase's ongoing rise as a leading force in AI research, with a significant increase in output.

Entrust moves towards acquisition of London firm Onfido
Thu, 8th Feb 2024
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data privacy
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ai
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cloud services
Minneapolis-based Entrust is in exclusive talks to acquire London's AI-powered identity verification tech leader, Onfido.

Publicis Sapient & Google Cloud to launch Retail Media Network Accelerator
Fri, 12th Jan 2024
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digital signage
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public cloud
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cx
Publicis Sapient partners with Google Cloud to launch a Retail Media Network Accelerator, providing a platform for clients to boost revenue via customised ads and enhance customer engagement.