UAE-based RAKBANK Partners with Kamakura Solutions for Balance Sheet Management and Funds Transfer Pricing
- 7 years 12 months ago
- Risk Management
Kamakura Corporation reported today that UAE-based RAKBANK has signed an agreement to implement Kamakura's solutions for its balance sheet management and funds transfer pricing. The Bank has selected Kamakura's system after a comprehensive evaluation of available options.
Eicorn teams up with UK entrepreneur Steve Cooper
- 7 years 12 months ago
- Consultancy
Eicorn continues its journey of rapid growth by entering the UK market with a bang!
Star Solutions (M) Sdn Bhd honored as CRM Cloud Vendor of the Year at the 2018 Malaysia Excellence Awards
- 7 years 12 months ago
- Cloud
Star Solutions (M) Sdn Bhd was named the CRM Cloud Vendor of the Year at the annual Frost & Sullivan Malaysia Excellence Awards banquet, held at the Hilton Kuala Lumpur on 26 June.
Qudian Inc. Provides Business Update
- 7 years 12 months ago
- P2P Lending
Qudian Inc. ("Qudian" or the "Company") (NYSE: QD), a leading provider of online small consumer credit products in China, today provided an update of its business.
Asian Capital Participated in World Blockchain Conference and World Blockchain Summit held in Singapore
- 7 years 12 months ago
- Blockchain
In conjunction with the soaring anticipation from blockchain enthusiasts and professionals around the world, Asian Capital has participated in the World Blockchain Conference and World Blockchain Summit which were held in Singapore in July 2018.
REPAY Brings Payment Technology to InterProse Software
- 7 years 12 months ago
- Payments
Two powerhouses in the accounts receivable management (ARM) industry recently partnered together to create major efficiencies for their shared customers. REPAY Realtime Electronic Payments, a leading payment technology provider that offers the most advanced and secure omnichannel payment services on the market, completed an integration with InterProse, a powerful debt collection software that is proven to be flexible, feature-rich, intuitive and...
Absa Partners Samsung Pay to Provide More Payments Alternatives
- 7 years 12 months ago
- Payments
Absa has partnered with Samsung South Africa to offer its customers early access to Samsung Pay before the service is commercially launched in South Africa.
Mastercard and Entersekt Collaborate on All-in-one Scan-to-pay Feature in Nedbank App
- 7 years 12 months ago
- Payments
Mastercard and Entersekt have collaborated to enable Nedbank’s customers to make QR payments to Masterpass, Pay@, SnapScan, and Zapper merchants and billers through the Nedbank Money app, whether they are paying online or at a physical point of presence.
Udacity Unveils AI for Trading 'nanodegree' Programme
- 7 years 12 months ago
- Artificial Intelligence, Trading Systems
Companies are getting serious about artificial intelligence across a wide range of industries, and innovators in finance and trading have been notable early adopters. As detailed in The Wall Street Journal, “investors now have at their fingertips an expanding ocean of data about the global economy and financial data, such as changes in earnings estimates and accounts receivable.” Traders who can leverage data and technology, including...
Square Unveils Reader SDK
- 7 years 12 months ago
- Infrastructure
Today we’re excited to announce Square Reader SDK, a complete toolkit that enables developers to reimagine the checkout experience for sellers and buyers.
Smart Cities: Embracing the Urban Data Economy
- 7 years 12 months ago
- Infrastructure
[This is an abridged version of an IMPACT>CITIES white paper, ‘Smart Cities: Embracing the Urban Data Economy’. To download the full version – click here] Investment in the smart technologies revolutionizing urban mobility, energy, buildings and governance will give birth to a multi-trillion-dollar market in under a decade. These smart technologies will transform the quality of life for urban citizens and the operational success of...
Nearly a third of US pension plans are now within striking distance of a buyout, says RiskFirst analysis
- 7 years 12 months ago
- Risk Management
30% of US plans analyzed by fintech company RiskFirst have assets equal to or exceeding 95% of their liabilities on an accounting basis, according to RiskFirst data. Analysis of some 500 plans with assets of over $100bn highlights that the number of plans within this funding level band – which arguably puts them within reach of a buyout or termination (given the premium required to match current annuity pricing, offset by the increasing costs of...
Saifu Offers First-Ever Current Accounts in Euros and Cryptocurrencies
- 8 years 13 hours ago
- Cryptocurrencies
Cryptocurrencies are now just as safe and easy as a regular bank account
Paylater, the mobile app providing Nigerian consumers with access to credit, has reached 1 million downloads
- 8 years 14 hours ago
- Payments, Banking
In Nigeria, a country of nearly 200 million people, 61% of the adult population is un- or underbanked. Fintech companies like Paylater represent a tremendous opportunity to get formal banking services in the hands of Nigerian consumers to provide much needed liquidity for entrepreneurial investment, personal development, or unexpected expenses.
88% of Crypto Exchanges Want Industry Regulation Amid Fears of Market Crash
- 8 years 14 hours ago
- Cryptocurrencies
Mistertango, the first crypto-friendly payment company, today revealed that contrary to perception, 88% of crypto exchanges want industry regulation. Respondents believe regulation is needed for the industry to mature with nearly a third fearing a major market crash and sudden devaluation of assets without change. Despite the desire for regulation, law makers must be careful not to regulate cryptocurrencies out of existence.
