DTCC Repo Clearing Service Receives Regulatory Approval
- 7 years 10 months ago
- Infrastructure
The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), the premier post-trade market infrastructure for the global financial services industry, today announced that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved rule changes allowing its Fixed Income Clearing Corporation (FICC) subsidiary to expand the availability of central clearing in the repo market, strengthening both the safety and efficiency of the marketplace.
Alphavend Unveils First Brighton Bitcoin ATM
- 7 years 10 months ago
- Infrastructure
Alphavend has just launched its first 24 hour Bitcoin machine on Brighton's seafront, yards from the famous seaside town's iconic pier. After successfully deploying machines in London and Scotland, Alphavend is optimistic about its foray on the UK's south coast.
Microsoft Azure Experience to be Shared at Blockchain Conference Astana
- 7 years 10 months ago
- Blockchain
The company's representative will share its experience of successful integration of Microsoft Azure cloud service with blockchain and potential for its use in Kazakhstan at Blockchain Conference Astana to be held June 14 - 15, 2017 at Diplomat Hotel & Business Center.
Philippines' UnionBank Taps IBM Cloud for App Overhaul
- 7 years 10 months ago
- Cloud
IBM (NYSE: IBM) announced today that UnionBank has selected IBM Cloud to quickly and easily build, deploy, run and manage new customer-facing apps for its growing digit
Market Gravity to Launch Experiential Banking Innovation Lab – Studio B
- 7 years 10 months ago
- Banking, IT Innovations
Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks has partnered with Market Gravity to design, implement and launch an experiential banking innovation lab – Studio B.
Mastercard and General Motors Power Digital Payments
- 7 years 10 months ago
- Payments
Mastercard today announced a major expansion of its long-standing relationship with General Motors (GM).
OpenLink Gets Former IBM Cloud CMO Nancy Pearson On Board
- 7 years 10 months ago
- People Moves
OpenLink, the global leader in trading, treasury and risk management solutions for the energy, commodities, corporate and financial services industries, has appointed senior IBM executive Nancy Pearson as its new Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). Based in New York, Ms. Pearson will take responsibility for aligning OpenLink’s strategy, value proposition, and global marketing team, bringing considerable experience in cloud and cognitive solutions to...
Capgemini Unveils First Cloud-based Mobile Applications Testing Lab
- 7 years 10 months ago
- Infrastructure
Today Capgemini, the world-leading provider of consulting, technology, and outsourcing services, supported reveals first cloud-hosted mobile application testing lab, using Experitest’s See-Test tools. The new solution allows financial service providers to constantly control and monitor all digital mobile applications 24 hours a day. This capability results in advanced mobile application quality and significant cost savings of up to 50%.
Pelican Unveils Trade Based Money Laundering Detection and Prevention Solution
- 7 years 10 months ago
- Security
Pelican, a global provider of payments and compliance systems for banks and corporates, today launched an advanced Trade Based Money Laundering (TBML) Detection solution. Incorporating a number of Artificial Intelligence disciplines, the unique Pelican TBML technology provides end-to-end security and compliance along the complete trade transaction cycle.
TerraPay Continues Global Expansion by Launching Mobile Wallet based Cross-Border Money Transfer Services in Tanzania
- 7 years 10 months ago
- Payments
TerraPay, a mobile-first international payment network, today announced that it has successfully obtained regulatory approval from the Bank of Tanzania to launch International Money transfer services to mobile wallets in Tanzania. This is the first of its kind license in Tanzania which allows TerraPay’s partners across the world to send money directly to mobile wallets in Tanzania.
WeInvest Teams Up with InvestCloud to Enhance Robo Service Offering
- 7 years 10 months ago
- Cloud, PaaS, Infrastructure
WeInvest, Asia’s first Robo-Advisory platform-as-a-service provider, today announced a strategic collaboration with InvestCloud Inc., a global FinTech firm. The partnership uses InvestCloud Emerald to enable WeInvest to become the only Robo-Advisory solution today supporting multi-asset based, multi-currency, goal-based and thematic investing.
BT finalizes acquisition of IP Trade
- 7 years 10 months ago
- M&A Deals
BT has completed the acquisition of IP Trade, a provider of unified communications and collaboration solutions for trading floor environments and command-and-control dispatch centres, following approval by the UK’s Competition & Markets Authority (CMA). As announced on February 1, the acquisition of IP Trade will improve BT customers’ ability to unify trading and control room communications:
Santander selects Hiperos for 3PM risk management
- 7 years 10 months ago
- Risk Management
Leading compliance solutions provider Opusannounced today that its innovative Hiperos 3PM™ platform has been chosen by Santander UK Plc to manage the risks associ
AEVI appoints Nelson Holzner as CEO
- 7 years 10 months ago
- People Moves
Today AEVI announced the appointment of Nelson Holzner as AEVI chief executive officer (CEO) as of May 1, 2017. In his new role, Nelson will leverage his vast knowledge of the payments and start-up landscape to grow AEVI and take the company to the next level.
UnionPay International Upgrades User Experiences at 100 Airports
- 7 years 10 months ago
- Payments
UnionPay International announced today the launch of its upgraded campaign at 100 airports worldwide, providing discounts and services at various types of merchants. From now to February 28, 2018, UnionPay cardholders can enjoy exclusive privileges and value-added services at more than 100 international airports across about 30 countries and regions.
