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Two thirds of UK millennial finance professionals feel threatened by automation, Metapraxis research reveals

7 years 2 months ago
Infrastructure

However, 78% agree that the implementation of technology will add strategic value to the business 1 in 2 believe that advanced analytics has the potential to transform the finance function

Kasasa Loans tech partners with CUneXus cpIXpress platform for fast and secure loan services

7 years 2 months ago
microfinance, Infrastructure

Kasasa, an award-winning financial technology and marketing provider, announced today that it has partnered with CUneXus, a provider of advanced loan acquisition and automation technology for banks and credit unions.

Basware Client, Department for Work and Pensions Named ‘Overall Winners’ at 2018 CIPS Supply Management Awards Europe

7 years 2 months ago
Payments

Basware, the global leader in networked source-to-pay solutions, e-invoicing and innovative financing services, is celebrating after its long-standing client Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) claimed the ultimate accolade at the 2018 CIPS Supply Management Awards Europe. Announced at yesterday’s celebratory dinner event in Prague, Basware’s work with DWP was not only chosen as the ‘Most Innovative Use of Technology’ but also the ‘Overall...

BlueBay Launches Business Intelligence Capabilities for Its Investors with Progress

7 years 2 months ago
Asset Management, Infrastructure

Progress , the leading provider of application development and digital experience technologies, today announced that

Brazio cryptocurrency lists on SouthXchange

7 years 2 months ago
Cryptocurrencies

Brazio, a secure digital asset for Brazil, is now listed on SouthXchange. The Brazio cryptocurrency (www.braz.io) offers a solution to the unbanked problem in Brazil; users will enjoy increased assurance of the security of their personal funds and decreased costs to transact. Brazio has been developed by Online Blockchain plc (LSE:OBC), which has partnered with ADVFN Brazil for the project.

Scalable Solutions and Real World Implementation to Headline Agenda For Third Annual Fintech Summit In Dubai

7 years 2 months ago
Blockchain

The movers and shapers of the financial technology (fintech) world will return to Dubai on 30th October 2018 for the third annual Fintech Summit, organised by leading regional deal facilitation company Naseba.

Blockchain Tech for the Financial Sector

7 years 2 months ago
Blockchain

Financial institutions are ready to implement blockchain technology. This article is aimed at the industry leaders, progressive thinkers, and innovators; those people who know this domain inside out, with all the accomplishments and shortcomings, and those who are already foreseeing the abundance of opportunities lying behind the advent of emerging technologies.

IHS Markit Creates First One-Stop Data Solution for Syndicated Loan Market

7 years 2 months ago
microfinance

IHS Markit (Nasdaq: INFO), a world leader in critical information, analytics and solutions today announced the launch of a portal that consolidates critical data for participants in the $1 trillion syndicated loan market.

Argo launches Bitcoin on its mining platform

7 years 2 months ago
Blockchain, Bitcoins

Argo, a UK-based provider of cryptocurrency mining services, is pleased to announce the launch of Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency, on its platform from 1st of November 2018. The move comes in response to consumer demand and will increase the total number of cryptocurrencies available for mining by subscribers to seven. The current market capitalisation of Bitcoin is $114bn. Argo’s customers are currently able to mine Bitcoin Gold,...

Aspiring Blockchain bank BABB raises 1.4m to help Unbanked

7 years 2 months ago
Blockchain, Investment, Banking

BABB has successfully completed its equity crowdfunding through Crowdcube, raising more than £1,400,000 from 1,232 investors. The funds will be used to support BABB’s applications for banking licences in the UK and Lithuania. BABB is building a decentralised platform using blockchain and biometrics technology, to provide mobile banking services to empower the global micro economy and tackle one of the world’s biggest challenges: how to...

Axioma Launches axiomaBlueTM, a Cloud-Based Environment to Efficiently Create, Implement and Scale Unique Investment Strategies for Competitive Advantage

7 years 2 months ago
Cloud, Infrastructure

Axioma today announced the launch of axiomaBlueTM, an innovative cloud-based environment providing best-of-breed solutions and tools that enable investment managers to cost efficiently create, implement and scale unique investment strategies.

The full financial services ecosystem is all set for the FinTECHTalents festival, 30th & 31st October 2018, Here East, London

7 years 2 months ago
FinTech StartUps, Infrastructure

Event: FinTECHTalents Dates: 30th & 31st October 2018 Venue: Here East, London – in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Sponsors: include Finastra, Pluralsight, TSB, Travelex, Capita, and Rand Merchant Bank FinTECHTalents is the ultimate fintech festival offering two days of innovation, collaboration, live tech demos, music & craft beer – and is being held at Here East, London for its inaugural edition.

Gap Inc. selects Adyen as payments partner

7 years 2 months ago
Payments

Adyen, the payments platform of choice for many of the world’s leading companies, today announced that it has been selected by Gap Inc. to manage its in-store and online payments across Europe.

Blockchain Impact in Europe Impeded due to Lack of Industry Collaboration

7 years 2 months ago
Blockchain

Recent research of over 1,500 European business decision makers across the banking and financial services, manufacturing, retail, healthcare and insurance industries reveals that Europe is potentially quite conservative when assessing the significance of blockchain. Cognizant’s report, ‘Blockchain in Europe: Closing the Strategy Gap’ highlights that, while there are breakthrough ideas on how blockchain