Open Banking Forum in Zurich 2019
- 7 years 3 months ago
- Banking
Already today banks are operating in a totally new financial services landscape and for that, they need to check and possibly adapt their business models. Open Banking is rated as one of the most important trends in banking and there are different aspects which deserve a closer look. With strong legal regulations, a variety of APIs, data protection, to name just a few challenges, it is not easy to establish the right strategy.
HCL named Leader and Star Performer by Everest Group
- 7 years 3 months ago
- Banking, Infrastructure
HCL Technologies (HCL), a leading global technology company, has been identified as a Leader and Star Performer in the Global Banking Application Services PEAK Matrix™ Assessment 2018 by Everest Group. HCL has been named a Leader for the fourth consecutive year in the Banking Application Services PEAK Matrix assessment and a “Star Performer” for the second time after 2015.
Xero Launches its New “Face” of Digitalisation - Dexter the Digital Tax Advisor
- 7 years 3 months ago
- Infrastructure
Dexter the Digital Tax Advisor has been unveiled by Xero, the accounting software platform – to help accountants and small businesses prepare for one of the biggest changes to UK business tax in decades - Making Tax Digital.
Only 36% of Top UK Retailers Fully Secure Online Stores
- 7 years 3 months ago
- Security
The shopping season is upon us and, like every year, many of us choose to buy online instead of trawling through the shops. But do UK retailers ensure shoppers can trust their websites? Sectigo, the world’s largest certificate issuer has studied 25 major UK retailers and provided a ranking, according to how effectively they maximise trust with their site visitors. To receive top marks an online shop must present its authenticated identity in a...
Julia Free Appointed to Board of Directors at CFH Clearing
- 7 years 3 months ago
- People Moves
CFH Clearing, TradeTech Group’s multi award-winning liquidity provider, has appointed legal and compliance expert, Julia Free to its Board. Julia Free, a qualified solicitor, has been promoted from Compliance Officer to Director at CFH Clearing. As part of her new remit, she will take on the role of Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) and has gained a CF11 accreditation with the FCA.
ACA Compliance Group Selected for RegTech 100 for 2019
- 7 years 3 months ago
- RegTech
The RegTech 100 recognizes the most innovative companies providing technology solutions that address the challenges of dealing with regulatory issues within financial services. The companies named to the 2019 list were selected by a panel of analysts and industry experts from a list of over 800 companies provided by RegTech Analyst. A full list of the RegTech 100 is available at www.RegTech100.com.
Asiakastieto, Nordea, OP, Privanet and Tieto to Digitalize Trading of Non-listed Company Shares
- 7 years 3 months ago
- Trading Systems, Infrastructure
This first-of-its kind initiative leverages distributed ledger technology to open up significant opportunities for companies, company personnel, investors, public authorities and financial service providers.
SEBA Crypto AG & Loomis International Join Forces to Build Deep Cold Storage for Crypto Assets
- 7 years 3 months ago
- Cryptocurrencies
SEBA Crypto AG & Loomis International have announced a partnership to build a TEMPEST Level A Deep Cold Storage offering for digital assets. SEBA aims to offer Custody services to institutions, corporates and individuals seeking licensed and supervised storage of crypto assets. Custody services facilitate access to and participation in global financial markets and SEBA aims to deliver these services for the crypto economy.
Saxo Bank appoints Thomas Hovard as new COO of Global Distribution and Client Services
- 7 years 3 months ago
- Banking, People Moves
Saxo Bank, the leading Fintech specialist focused on multi-asset trading and investment, today announces the appointment of Thomas Hovard to the position as COO of Global Distribution and Client Services, effective from 4 February 2019. He will report directly to Damian Bunce, Chief Commercial Officer of Saxo Bank. Hovard joins Saxo Bank from Danske Bank where he most recently served as Global Head of DCM Sales & Research. During his 16...
ClauseMatch named to the RegTech 100 list of the pioneering companies transforming compliance, risk management and cybersecurity for 2019
- 7 years 3 months ago
- RegTech
ClauseMatch, a London-based regulatory technology company with a unique SAAS offering for financial institutions, has been selected to the list of the world’s most innovative technology solution providers that address the challenges of dealing with regulatory issues within financial services by RegTech Analyst, a specialist research firm.
Ondot Systems Named One of North America’s Fastest Growing Companies in Deloitte’s 2018 Technology Fast 500™
- 7 years 3 months ago
- Infrastructure
Ondot Systems, the leading provider of Digital Card Services and Customer Empowerment Solutions, today announced that it was named by Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500TM as the fastest growing Silicon Valley FinTech company, and one of the 500 fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences and energy tech companies in North America.
Retail Business Technology Expo will combine with Retail Digital Signage Expo and Retail Design Expo as a single unified show, RetailEXPO, in 2019
- 7 years 3 months ago
- Infrastructure
Retail Business Technology Expo (RBTE), Europe’s largest retail solutions show from Reed Exhibitions, will combine with Retail Digital Signage Expo (RDSE) and Retail Design Expo (RDE), the UK’s leading event for innovation in retail design, as one unified show for 2019 to mirror the transformation being seen in the retail industry and better meet the needs of its s
GlobalPlatform TEE Spec Adoption to Reach 10 Billion
- 7 years 3 months ago
- Infrastructure
GlobalPlatform, the standard for secure digital services and devices, has reported a 25 percent increase in the number of Trusted Execution Environment (TEE)-enabled processors being shipped quarterly, year-on-year. At this rate, it is expected some 10 billion devices will feature TEE-enabled processors by the end of 2018.
JHC Neon signs Ireland’s largest wealth manager
- 7 years 3 months ago
- Wealth Management
Wealth management fintech firm JHC Systems (JHC) has today announced that Davy Private Clients has implemented its digital portfolio monitoring tool, JHC Neon (Neon), for its Portfolio Construction Team. Neon will automatically monitor and analyse every client portfolio daily in order to assess all positions, asset allocations and risk profiles within the team’s investment models. Through the system’s unique digital dashboard, Davy will have...
New TLT Report: Finance leaders race to unlock Open Banking potential
- 7 years 3 months ago
- Banking
Open Banking is one of the most radical changes in the recent history of financial services and has already dramatically impacted the investment decisions of financial services companies, according to a new report (Opportunity Knocks) published today by UK law firm TLT.





















