Path Solutions voted Islamic Banking Solution Provider of the Year 2017
- 7 years 10 months ago
- Islamic Finance
Kuwait-based Path Solutions has been named ‘Islamic Banking Solution Provider of the Year 2017’ at the just-ended Beacon of ICT (BoICT) 2017 Awards. This is the third time that Path Solutions has been named first on this prestigious list, standing out from competition and beating ICS Financial Systems in the finals.
Startupbootcamp InsurTech and Old Mutual Emerging Markets Form Strategic Partnership
- 7 years 10 months ago
- IT Innovations, Insurance, Infrastructure
Startupbootcamp InsurTech, the leading accelerator focused on insurance technology startups and corporate innovation, announces a new partnership with Old Mutual Emerging Markets, the leading financial services group. OMEM will bring global expertise and experience in international protection and investment solutions to Startupbootcamp InsurTech.
Financial Conduct Authority Reveals First Set of Data Under New Complaints Rules
- 7 years 10 months ago
- Regulatory Standards, Risk Management
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published data on the number of complaints reported by firms under new rules which came into force on 30 June 2016. The total number of complaints reported by firms in the second half of 2016 was 3.04 million. This number is higher than previous reporting periods because under the FCA’s new rules all complaints are now captured in the data. The data reflect the fact that under the new rules, financial...
City Social To Launch MIRAGE the World’s First Drinkable Tech Menu
- 7 years 10 months ago
- IT Innovations, Infrastructure
In May 2017, Jason Atherton’s Michelin-starred restaurant and bar, City Social, is set to revolutionise the way we consume cocktails with the launch of MIRAGE, the world’s first augmented reality cocktail menu.
Moscow Hosted Russia’s Largest Conference on Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies
- 7 years 10 months ago
- Blockchain
On April 19, Moscow-based Digital October hosted an annual, Russia’s largest conference, dedicated to blockchain and cryptocurrencies, – Blockchain & Bitcoin Conference Russia. It gathered 750 visitors and 30 speakers – blockchain practitioners and theoreticians from Europe, America, and Africa.
First Private Bank Opts for Misys FusionBanking
- 7 years 10 months ago
- Banking
First Private Bank (FPB) has chosen Misys FusionBanking to streamline operations and digitalise as it takes a significant role in contributing to Myanmar’s growing economy. The bank, which received the first banking licence in Myanmar in 1992, aims to facilitate access to financial services for all and will transform its retail, corporate and digital offering to bring new products and enhanced services to customers quickly and efficiently.
Avaloq announces Jiten Varu as Head of Product Management
- 7 years 10 months ago
- People Moves
Avaloq intends to further capitalise on the opportunities offered by the ongoing transformation and digitalisation of the financial industry. Jiten Varu has been appointed as new Head of Product Management and will join Avaloq’s Executive Board.
Starling Bank Adopts Pay by Bank app
- 7 years 10 months ago
- Payments, Banking
Pay by Bank app has announced a partnership with Starling Bank that will launch its market leading mobile payments service to Starling Bank’s customers. Starling Bank is the first challenger bank to commit to Pay by Bank app’s innovative technology, which enables customers to make real-time payments directly from their existing mobile banking app on their smartphone or tablet.
BeCyberSure Rolls Out GDPR Risk Assessment Solution For Effective and Secure Data Management
- 7 years 10 months ago
- Security, Data Management
Today, BeCyberSure, a leading provider of data management and information security solutions, has revealed implementation of General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) risk assessment framework. Along the expansion of digital marketplace, arises the need for proper data management and its security. GDPR substitutes UK Data protection Act 1998 and applies it to every company that collects, processes or stores EU citizens’ data, irrespective of...
Quint Group Awarded Queen’s Award for Enterprise
- 7 years 10 months ago
- Infrastructure
MACCLESFIELD fintech company Quint Group has been awarded the prestigious Queen's Award for innovation. The Queen's Award for Enterprise is widely recognised as being the UK's highest accolade for business success. The annual awards recognise British firms that have excelled in exporting, social or environmental good work, or innovation.
Garanti Bank Romania Opts for Allevo's Open Source Solution for Processing Payments
- 7 years 10 months ago
- Payments, Banking
Garanti Bank Romania selected FinTP, Allevo’s open source solution to connect to SWIFTNet, ensuring compliance to SEPA standards and regulations, in order to optimize its operations. The bank continues, as such, to grow rapidly on the Romanian market, offering better services to its customers.
Enso Extends Broker Vote Tool to offer RSRCHXchange MiFID II Research
- 7 years 10 months ago
- Management, Treasury
ENSO, a NEX Group business and leading portfolio finance and centralized treasury management solution for the buy-side, announces today that it plans to expand the ENSO Broker Vote tool (“Broker Vote”) to include MiFID II research consumption, powered by RSRCHXchange, the MiFID II compliant marketplace for institutional research.
ITG to Offer Conditional Orders for Posit Alert in Europe
- 7 years 10 months ago
- Infrastructure
ITG, a leading independent broker and financial technology provider, today announced plans to offer conditional orders for POSIT Alert® in Europe.
Leading Global Transaction Banks Kick off Blockchain Proof of Concept with SWIFT Gpi
- 7 years 10 months ago
- Transaction Banking
SWIFT, in collaboration with leading global transaction banks, is developing a proof of concept (PoC) application that will test whether distributed ledger technology (DLT) can be used by banks to improve the reconciliation of their nostro accounts in real time, optimising their global liquidity.
Tieto Keeps Providing Infrastructure Services to Outokumpu
- 7 years 10 months ago
- Infrastructure
Tieto continues as a supplier of Outokumpu’s IT infrastructure services and has signed a five-year contract whereby Tieto will provide Outokumpu with next generation infrastructure services. With Tieto’s solution, Outokumpu enhances its competitiveness by improving operational efficiency through global standardisation and decreased time-to-market.
