Falcon strengthens its first-mover position in blockchain banking by introducing direct transfers of cryptocurrencies
- 6 years 10 months ago
- Blockchain, Banking
As the first Swiss private bank, Falcon introduces direct transfers of selected cryptocurrencies for both private and institutional clients. Falcon Private Bank reaffirms its first-mover position in blockchain banking by accepting direct transfers of selected cryptocurrencies. With immediate effect, private and institutional clients can directly transfer cryptocurrencies to and from segregated Falcon wallets, as well as convert them into fiat...
Horizon appoints Philippe Thomas as a new Advisory Board Member
- 6 years 10 months ago
- Trading Systems
Horizon Software (Horizon), the world’s leading provider of electronic trading solutions and algorithmic technology, has announced the appointment of Philippe Thomas as the newest member of its Advisory Board. The move is a key part of the company’s expansion strategy following a successful MBO in June 2018.
Al Mustashar Islamic Bank Goes Live in Record Time with ICS BANKS ISLAMIC From ICSFS
- 6 years 10 months ago
- Islamic Finance
ICS Financial Systems Limited (ICSFS), the global software and services provider for banks and financial institutions, announced that Al Mustashar Islamic Bank, a recently established bank in Iraq, is now operating on its multi-awards winning Islamic banking software suite
Secutech Thailand to return in October alongside Digital Thailand Big Bang
- 6 years 10 months ago
- Security
In a boost to Thailand’s smart city and digital infrastructure sectors, the organisers of Secutech Thailand, Messe Frankfurt New Era Business Media Ltd, have announced that the 7th edition of the fair will be co-located with Digital Thailand Big Bang 2019. The two fairs will take place from 28 – 31 October 2019 at the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre, providing trade visitors with plenty of cross-sector sourcing opportunities...
Nielsen report finds outbound Chinese tourists continue to embrace mobile payment while overseas merchants enjoy benefits of wider adoption
- 6 years 10 months ago
- Payments
Nielsen and Alipay have jointly released a new survey titled “2018 trends of Chinese mobile payment in outbound tourism,” shedding light on the latest trends in outbound tourism and the consumption habits of Chinese travelers.
QashBack to Launch Southeast Asia's First Blockchain-Powered Reputation Management & Permission-Based Marketing Platform in 2019
- 6 years 10 months ago
- Blockchain, Payments
With plans to release in Q2 2019, the QashBack platform is set
Objectway Acquires Algorfin From Unione Fiduciaria
- 6 years 10 months ago
- Asset Management, Investment Management, Wealth Management
Objectway, the leading Fintech group in Italy and one of the premier European players in software and services for the wealth, investment and asset management industries, acquired Algorfin, the software and services division of Unione Fiduciaria S.p.A. Algorfin is specialised in IT and administrative outsourcing services for Asset Management Companies, Custodian Banks and other financial operators, through the Archimede, Diogene and Archimede...
Intesa Sanpaolo signs agreement with the Italian Federation of Public Establishments
- 6 years 10 months ago
- Payments, Infrastructure
Intesa Sanpaolo and FIPE (Federazione Italiana Pubblici Esercizi - Italian Federation of Public Establishments) have signed an agreement for the benefit of the Federation's member companies (more than 100,000) operating in the catering, entertainment and tourism sectors.
MineralTree Partners with Mastercard to drive accounts payable payments to commercial cards
- 6 years 10 months ago
- Payments
Today MineralTree, the Accounts Payable and Payment Automation solution provider, announced that it integrates Mastercard In Control with its platform to drive the growth of Accounts Payable (AP) payments using commercial virtual cards.
Fime enhances payments biz with new hires
- 6 years 10 months ago
- People Moves
As part of the ongoing expansion of its banking and payments security and consultancy offering, Fime has confirmed the appointments of Arnaud Crouzet and Edouard Baroin.
Tech sector economic report: Tech sector growth weakest for three years as uncertainty begins to bite
- 6 years 10 months ago
- Infrastructure
Key findings § UK tech companies indicate loss of momentum in the final quarter of 2018 § Business activity expands at slowest pace since Q4 2015 § Tech sector much more upbeat than the rest of the UK economy regarding business outlook in 2019 KPMG UK Tech Monitor Index Above 50 = growth, seasonally adjusted Sources: KPMG, IHS Markit
CHARLES ROE APPOINTED EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AT THE NOTTINGHAM
- 6 years 10 months ago
- People Moves
The Nottingham Building Society has today announced its Chief Risk Officer, Charles Roe, has been appointed as an Executive Director of the Society. Charles joined The Nottingham in April 2018 as Chief Risk Officer and is accountable for the design of the Society’s risk monitoring plans, ensuring they provide assurance and control over key risks; and assessing the effectiveness of The Nottingham’s Risk Management Framework.
Public consultation process launched for new international privacy information management standard
- 6 years 10 months ago
- Infrastructure
The public consultation process for the draft international privacy information management standard, ISO/IEC 27552, is now open until 25 February 2019.
How Are Insurance Carriers Leveraging AI to Create Superior Customer Experiences?
- 6 years 10 months ago
- Artificial Intelligence, Infrastructure
Senior insurance executives to explore the AI-enabled personalization of insurance products to increase customer loyalty.
People's United Bank to acquire VAR Technology Finance, an industry-leading equipment finance company
- 6 years 10 months ago
- Banking, Infrastructure
People's United Bank, N.A., a subsidiary of People's United Financial, Inc., has acquired
