On Finovate.com

• Blackhawk Network Acquired by Silver Lake, P2 Capital Partners in $3.5 Billion Deal.

Around the web

• FIS partners with Australia’s ME Bank to serve as card platform provider.

• Finastra launches Future of Banking Center of Excellence at Cyberport in Hong Kong.

• Swedbank Norway and EVRY renew core banking contract.

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