NTT DATA and Reportix Complete Successful PoC Trial for Advanced XBRL Data Management with Bank of England Fintech Accelerator Programme
- 7 years 5 months ago
- Data
NTT DATA, a recognised leader in global technology services, is today announcing the successful completion on a Proof of Concept (PoC) trial for data analysis in conjunction with Reportix, a company that specialises in flexible data management, for the Bank of England (BoE) Fintech Accelerator Programme.
Paroc Group Capacity Expansion Investment in Poland Proceeds According to Plan
- 7 years 5 months ago
- Investment Management
Paroc Group has recently launched a capacity expansion programme in its Trzemeszno plant in Poland to support its growth strategy for Central and West Europe. In addition to the positive market situation, two key macro drivers ‒ energy efficiency and fire safety – are expected to increase the demand for insulation materials. Paroc believes that the demand growth will be especially in favour of stone wool insulation materials due to its superior...
Payment industry certifies record number of security systems as fight against fraud steps up
- 7 years 5 months ago
- Security
The number of payment card Point-to-Point Encryption (P2PE) systems, which meet the new industry standard has passed 200 for the first time, highlighting the growing worldwide emphasis on security.
Aquila Capital announces new investment strategy for Southern European logistics real estate
- 7 years 5 months ago
- Investment
Aquila Capital, an investment company specialising in alternative investments, has announced a new investment strategy with a focus on logistics properties in Spain, Italy and Portugal. In total, between EUR 350 and 400 million are to be invested in long-term, fully-let core and core plus properties in selected, highly sought-after logistics locations. The company expects to generate returns of between 7% and 8% (IRR) for its investors.
Carter Bank & Trust Embarks on Digital Transformation with Fiserv
- 7 years 5 months ago
- Banking
Fiserv, Inc. (NASDAQ: FISV), a leading global provider of financial services technology solutions, today announced it will enable Carter Bank & Trust of Martinsville, Virginia, to modernize operations, diversify income and lending opportunities, and attract new customers.
$1 billion in transactions processed on Ecobank Mobile App in Africa
- 7 years 5 months ago
- Transaction Banking, Payments, e-Payments, Mobile Banking
The groundbreaking Ecobank Mobile App, a single, unified financial services application across 33 African countries, has processed 9 million transactions worth over $1 billion since launch less than 18 months ago.
INDATA unveils the first of its kind iPM Portfolio Architect AI
- 7 years 5 months ago
- Artificial Intelligence, Trading Systems, OMS and EMS
INDATA®, a leading industry provider of software, technology and services for buy-side firms, today announced the release of iPM Portfolio Architect AI™, the investment industry’s first portfolio construction, modeling, rebalancing and reporting solution based on AI and machine learning.
Stuart C. Harvey, Jr. Appointed Chairman of Paysafe
- 7 years 5 months ago
- People Moves
Paysafe, a leading global payments provider, today announced the appointment of Stuart C. Harvey, Jr. as non-executive Chairman of its Board of Directors. The appointment takes immediate effect. Harvey has a proven track record of driving growth in multiple global companies over a 30+ year career with demonstrated expertise in the capital markets, payments and financial technology industries.
Temenos reconfirmed as a “Global Power Seller” and a “Top Global Player” by Tier 1 industry analyst firm
- 7 years 5 months ago
- Banking
Temenos (SIX: TEMN), the banking software company, has been named as a Global Power Seller by Forrester based on the firm’s Global Banking Platform Deals Survey 2018[1]. Temenos was also named a Top Global Player for combined deals, which measures new and extended business across the regions of the world.
Björn-Erik Karlsson nominated to lead cybersecurity company Nixu’s growth in Sweden
- 7 years 5 months ago
- People Moves
European cybersecurity company Nixu has increased significantly its foothold in Sweden. It has gained the market position as one of the largest cybersecurity companies in Sweden since 2016 as the result of Nixu joining forces with three Swedish cybersecurity companies: Europoint Networking AB, Safeside Solutions AB and Bitsec AB.
Metro Bank teams up with the Forum of Private Business
- 7 years 5 months ago
- Banking
Metro Bank, the revolution in British banking, has today announced that it has teamed up with the Forum of Private Business to provide its business customers with access to the Forum’s wealth of bespoke resources. The collaboration will allow the bank’s fast-growing number of business banking customers access to the Forum’s advice service, equipping them with the resources they need to navigate everything from legal and financial challenges, to...
Volante Technologies announces industry veterans David Mark as non-exec Board member and Harpreet Grewal as Executive in Residence
- 7 years 5 months ago
- People Moves
Volante Technologies Inc., a global provider of software for the integration, processing and orchestration of payments and financial messages, today announced the appointment of David Mark, Senior Partner and Managing Director at The Boston Consulting Group (BCG), to its Board of Directors. Harpreet (Harp) Grewal, long-time member of the firm’s Board of Directors, takes on an additional role in the firm as Executive in Residence.
FundedByMe Moves Into Poland
- 7 years 5 months ago
- Fund Management
FundedByMe, the fastest growing equity crowdfunding platform in Scandinavia, with a network of 110,000 investors, is expanding into Poland.
Starbucks Integrates with Samsung Bixby for Voice Ordering in Korea
- 7 years 5 months ago
- Payments, Infrastructure
Starbucks Coffee Korea Co., a 50/50 joint venture between Starbucks Coffee International, Inc. and Shinsegae Group, launched voice recognition ordering today in South Korea by integrating with Bixby, Samsung’s intelligent assistant, available on select Samsung Galaxy devices. These features are an extension of Starbucks Siren Order, the company’s mobile order and pay technology, which allows customers in South Korea to order and pay for their...
Here's the Solution to the EPA Time Theft Crisis
- 7 years 5 months ago
- Security
With recent allegations of employee time and attendance fraud at the Environmental Protection Agency, which so far has resulted in the resignation of one person, a simple solution may have prevented the problem to begin with. The solution: a biometric time clock.
