iGTB signals US growth ambitions with transformation strategist and business development hire
- 8 years 2 months ago
- People Moves
Intellect Global Transaction Banking (iGTB), the corporate banking and technology specialist from Intellect Design Arena Limited, has appointed Ravi Pandit as EVP & Head of Sales, USA. Ravi has almost two decades of experience in financial services business development in North America, and his appointment underlines iGTB’s ambitions to extend its market-leading products across the wider US market.
World Finance Global Insurance Awards 2017
- 8 years 2 months ago
- Insurance
The insurance industry is in a state of flux. For one, it's adapting to a new era of risk, in which a cyber attack could be as economically damaging as a hurricane. On top of this, the modern tools of big data, mobile phones and advanced analytics are ushering in a new generation of products that can be tailored to each individual customer. Meanwhile, the usual pressures relating to digital developments are exacerbating the 'commoditisation' of...
Intel AMT Security Issue Lets Attackers Bypass Login Credentials in Corporate Laptops
- 8 years 2 months ago
- Security
F-Secure reports a security issue affecting most corporate laptops that allows an attacker with physical access to backdoor a device in less than 30 seconds. The issue allows the attacker to bypass the need to enter credentials, including BIOS and Bitlocker passwords and TPM pins, and to gain remote access for later exploitation. It exists within Intel’s Active Management Technology (AMT) and potentially affects millions of laptops globally.
UK's Open Banking to Launch on 13 January 2018
- 8 years 2 months ago
- Banking
The UK’s largest account providers are making it possible for customers to make the most of their financial data and easily and securely access services from a wide range of companies that better meet their needs. This is the first major milestone in a multi-year programme to open all payment products to a vibrant, innovative new market for financial services Open Banking for current accounts begins on 13 January with a managed roll-out which...
Coupa Named as Global Leader by IDC
- 8 years 2 months ago
- Cloud
Coupa Software, a leader in business spend management (BSM), was named a leader in the inaugural IDC MarketScape: Worldwide SaaS and Cloud-Enabled Procurement Applications 2018 Vendor Assessment. Among the 13 vendors evaluated, Coupa is recognised as a Leader for capabilities and strategies.
Avaloq Extends Global Leadership Team and Organisation
- 8 years 2 months ago
- M&A Deals
As a next step in the company’s transformation into an integrated service provider, Avaloq strengthens its organisational structure and welcomes three new members to its Group Executive Board. Chris Beukers has been appointed Regional Manager Asia Pacific, Tobias Unger has been appointed Regional Manager Switzerland and Liechtenstein, and Brian Hurdis has been appointed Chief Service Delivery Officer.
The CEO of Pilatus Bank believes that the Premier Banking model adopted by many high-street banks in the Europe is failing
- 8 years 2 months ago
- Banking
The mass-affluent segment in Europe is expanding. Far from being a homogenous group, the demographic profile of the mass-affluent includes baby boomers as well as millennials. Similarly, their liquid investable assets range from $100,000 to $1,000,000. Hamidreza Ghanbari, CEO of Pilatus Bank, believes that to assume that this group would have the same financial behaviours and goals would be a mistake.
Worldpay Launches In Turkey
- 8 years 2 months ago
- Payments
Worldpay, a global leader in payments, has partnered with iyzico, the fastest growing payments provider in Eastern Europe and Turkey, to extend its payment services into Turkey. The collaboration is the first of its kind in the Turkish market, making it easier for global merchants to accept credit and debit card payments locally.
LendingPoint Acquires LoanHero
- 8 years 2 months ago
- M&A Deals
LendingPoint, the company working to revolutionize access to consumer credit, today announced that it has acquired LoanHero, a leading fintech platform for point of sale finance.
Alipay Strengthens US Position with Verifone Deal
- 8 years 2 months ago
- Payments
Retailers are looking for ways to enhance the shopping experience and attract more of the approximately 3 million Chinese tourists who visit the U.S. each year. To help retailers around the world support these traveling consumers who spent a total of $33 billion in 2016 just in the U.S., Verifone (NYSE: PAY) and Alipay announced today that they have expanded their global partnership to enable select Lacoste U.S. stores to accept Alipay.
Ingenico Appoints Jennifer Miles EVP, North America
- 8 years 2 months ago
- People Moves
Ingenico Group, the global leader in seamless payment, is pleased to welcome Jennifer Miles as Executive Vice President North America. Jennifer reports to Philippe Lazare, Chairman and CEO, and is a member of the company’s Executive Committee. Jennifer brings 20 years of experience in the payment and financial services industry. She started her career with Wachovia Bank, and further spent 16 years with Verifone in a variety of global business...
Traydstream India to service Global Banks and Corporates as Centre for Trade and Technology Expertise
- 8 years 2 months ago
- Trading Systems
Traydstream UK has announced the creation of its Indian entity, Traydstream Pvt Limited as its first global servicing hub for its Trade, Technology and Client Service operations. The entity will house leading professionals from across the twin disciplines of Trade and Technology to design and deliver cutting-edge solutions for the trade and banking industry. Commenting on the creation of Traydstream India, Sameer Sehgal, CEO of Traydstream, has...
Wells Fargo Partners with Fitbit Pay
- 8 years 2 months ago
- Payments
Wells Fargo & Company announced today that Wells Fargo is partnering with Fitbit, the leading global wearables brand, to launch Fitbit Pay™ to its customers, giving them the ability to conveniently and securely make purchases at merchants whose payment terminals are set up to accept near-field communication (NFC) payments. Fitbit Pay is available on Fitbit’s first smartwatch – Fitbit Ionic™.
eGain Enables Conversational Customer Service Through Facebook® Messenger(TM)
- 8 years 2 months ago
- Cloud
eGain, the leading provider of cloud-based customer engagement solutions, today announced its integration with Facebook Messenger.
Update on the Intended Offer by Thales for Gemalto
- 8 years 2 months ago
- Security
Reference is made to the joint press release by Thales (Euronext Paris: HO) and Gemalto (Euronext Amsterdam and Paris: GTO) dated 17 December 2017 in respect of the intended recommended all-cash offer by Thales for all the issued and outstanding ordinary shares in the capital of Gemalto at an offer price of €51.00 per share cum dividend (the "Offer").
