Intellect Design Arena Ltd., a global leader in enterprise-grade financial technology, has entered a landmark multi-year, multi-million-dollar strategic engagement with one of the United Kingdom’s most prestigious financial institutions. The partnership aims to accelerate the bank’s international wholesale banking expansion using Intellect’s cutting-edge eMACH.ai platform.
This transformative deal underscores Intellect’s innovation-led approach, rooted in First Principles and Design Thinking, to reimagine banking from the ground up. The agreement will empower the bank to expand into key global financial hubs—including India, Hong Kong, and Singapore—while delivering hyper-scalable, AI-powered corporate banking experiences.
At the core of the partnership is eMACH.ai, Intellect’s next-generation wholesale banking platform built on the “Power of ONE” philosophy: One Architecture. One Platform. One Experience. The composable, API-first, microservices-based, cloud-native, and headless platform eliminates complexity across legacy systems, allowing for seamless execution, rapid innovation, and global scalability.
Key Capabilities of eMACH.ai Driving Global Expansion:
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Corporate Core and Lending: Full-suite banking support with end-to-end client and account management, asset and liability product configuration, real-time ledgers, and contextual workflows—including GIFT City branch operations.
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Cross-Border Payments: Real-time international transaction support that enhances global business enablement.
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Intuitive Banking Interface (CBX): A digital-first experience tailored for corporate clients, offering streamlined, contextual engagement.
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Regulatory Compliance: Region-specific regulatory support, including full compliance with India’s GIFT City requirements from day one.
The platform’s AI-native design also enables industry-specific solutions across 12 industry clusters and 36 sectors—ranging from real estate and energy to logistics and retail—delivering contextual intelligence and adaptive services tailored to each client segment.
“This marks a turning point in wholesale banking transformation,” said Manish Maakan, CEO of Intellect Wholesale Banking. “Global expansion is no longer about scale alone—it’s about clarity, speed, and precision. With eMACH.ai, we are helping our partner leapfrog legacy barriers, confidently enter new markets, and deliver insight-driven services that meet the unique needs of every client.”
Maakan emphasized that Intellect’s role extends beyond technology provision. “We are co-architects in this transformation journey. eMACH.ai is built to anticipate sectoral shifts, regulatory changes, and emerging digital engagement needs. This partnership is not just about deploying advanced systems—it’s about shaping the future of intelligent, agile wholesale banking.”

