More than bitcoin hype: blockchain technology achieves finance sector breakthrough in 2018
- 7 years 3 weeks ago
- Blockchain
Blockchain technology offers much more than the current bitcoin hype might suggest. “Blockchain has matured into a core technology and will achieve a breakthrough in the finance sector this year. Blockchain-based applications can be used to solve problems that used to be extremely costly and time-consuming,” explains Marika Lulay, CEO of GFT Technologies SE (GFT).
Citi Launches Innovation Lab in London
- 7 years 3 weeks ago
- Infrastructure
Citi is expanding the network of its Global Innovation Labs with the opening a new hub in London.
Russell FX Network (RFX Network) Powered by Integral InvestorFX™ Delivers 64% Savings in Transaction Cost
- 7 years 3 weeks ago
- Investment Management
Global asset manager Russell Investments today released figures from an internal study showing significant cost savings delivered by Russell FX Network (RFX Network) for currency transactions in 2017. RFX Network is a trading platform for foreign exchange (FX) transactions designed for the buy-side community, including asset owners and pension funds. Built on Integral’s InvestorFX technology, RFX Network combines advanced execution...
Trustbank Amanah Uses iMAL Islamic Core Banking Platform to Power Suriname’s first Islamic bank
- 7 years 3 weeks ago
- Banking
Path Solutions, a leading global Islamic core banking software, consulting and services organization, announced today that Trustbank Suriname, now Trustbank Amanah, has gone live on iMAL Islamic core banking platform with the successful transition of the bank from conventional to Islamic banking business model, a major milestone in the South American banking system as large banks in South America are tipped to tap into growing Sharia-compliant...
Fintech and Blockchain Mavens Launch International Digital Asset Exchange Council ('IDAXC') to Accelerate the Mainstreaming of Rapidly Emerging 'Real-Asset' Crypto Sector
- 7 years 3 weeks ago
- Blockchain, FinTech StartUps
2018 Davos conclave marked the official launch of IDAXC, the international Council charged with overseeing the emergent field of marrying and optimizing cryptocurrencies to quantifiable assets.
Fíonta Integrates Freeflow Digital Team and Clients
- 7 years 3 weeks ago
- Infrastructure
Fíonta is pleased to announce that it has hired several senior staff from Freeflow Digital, along with associated nonprofit and association clients. Freeflow Digital is sunsetting after a stellar 11 years of business.
Coinnest Will Be the First Korean Cryptocurrency Exchange to List PXS Token
- 7 years 3 weeks ago
- Cryptocurrencies
Pundi X, a cryptocurrency point-of-sale ("POS") solution provider and
HNA Technology's Intelligent Logistics Platform a Resounding Success at the IBM Watson Build Global Finals
- 7 years 3 weeks ago
- Artificial Intelligence
HNA Technology, a division of global Fortune 500 multinational HNA Group,focused on artificial intelligence, big data and cloud computing, and its Technology Research Institute's AI-drivenIntelligent Logistics Platform received high acclaim and recognition by experts at the IBM Watson Build Global Top 8 Finals, after taking away first prize in the Greater China Region.
Global Merchants Offer Exclusive Discounts for UnionPay Cardholders During the Chinese New Year
- 7 years 3 weeks ago
- Payments
Charlie Shrem Joins BnkToTheFuture’s Token Sale Advisory Board
- 7 years 3 weeks ago
- People Moves
Global FinTech, Bitcoin and Blockchain investment platform BnkToTheFuture (www.bnktothefuture.com) today announced the appointment of Bitcoin p
iGTB teams with Pivotal to bring contextual corporate banking to the cloud
- 7 years 1 month ago
- Transaction Banking, Cloud
Intellect Global Transaction Banking (iGTB), the corporate banking technology provider, and Pivotal Software, Inc. announced the upcoming availability of iGTB’s next-generation Cash Management platform, CBX 18, on Pivotal Cloud Foundry® (PCF), one of the world’s most powerful cloud-native platforms, to bring “on-tap” corporate banking capabilities to the financial services industry.
Shyft Reveals Blockchain-based KYC/AML Network
- 7 years 1 month ago
- AML and KYC
Shyft, the leader in KYC/AML infrastructure for the global economy, today announced an open and unified blockchain framework for the standardization of regulatory, compliance, and due diligence mandates for Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML).
Vienna Cyber Security Week 2018: International Cyber Security Scene Meets in Vienna
- 7 years 1 month ago
- Security
Representatives from international authorities around the world met with leaders from industry and research in Austria's capital at this year's Vienna Cyber Security Week 2018 (VCSW), a multi-stakeholder conference attracting participants of the highest calibre. After the event's successful premiere last year, high-level participants came together once again to discuss the protection of critical digital infrastructures in the face of new crime...
Valentine’s Day Spending Increases 11% in UK, but Shifts Away From Material Goods
- 7 years 1 month ago
- Payments
British consumers continue to invest in experiences over material goods, as new data shows sentimental spending has increased by 11% since 2015, with the number of transactions up by 23% during the Valentine’s Day period. The annual “Mastercard Love Index”, which analyses credit, debit and prepaid transactions during the Valentine’s period, reveals that dining out represents 25% share of spend in the UK, and 60% share of transactions in 2017.
Certify and Western Union Partner for international Business Mass Payments
- 7 years 1 month ago
- Payments
Leading automated travel and entertainment expense management software provider, Certify, today announced the formation of a new integration collaboration with Western Union.
