News from Colt: Andrew Housden is appointed as VP of Capital Markets
- 9 years 3 weeks ago
- People Moves
Colt announced today that industry veteran Andrew Housden will lead the go-to-market strategy for Capital Markets in Europe, North America and Asia. He will report to Tom Regent, Colt`s Chief Commercial Officer. Colt works with 18 of the top 25 banks and diversified financial groups, over 50 exchange venues and 13 European central banks.
Prepaid Financial Services Selected by TSDFT to Manage Prepaid Card Programme
- 9 years 3 weeks ago
- Payments
Prepaid Financial Services (PFS), has been appointed by Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust (TSDFT) to manage a prepaid card programme to distribute funds for social care and health budgets. As part of the programme, PFS will work alongside the Foundation's direct payments partner, Disability Focus to distribute funds to over 400 service users.
Second Consecutive Year the Best: EY the Leading Global Provider of Services to Hedge Funds
- 9 years 3 weeks ago
- Fund Management
For its superior experience and breadth of offerings to hedge fund space managers, EY was recognized by The Hedge Fund Journal Awards 2017 as Leading Global Provider of Services to Hedge Funds for the second year in a row. The Hedge Fund Journal Awards recognize excellence in the European service provider community over the previous 12 months, celebrating organizations that pioneer innovation and growth in the hedge fund industry. This marks...
Saxo Payments Unveils Banking Circle Virtual IBAN
- 9 years 3 weeks ago
- Payments, Infrastructure
Building on its already successful and award winning Banking Circle platform, Saxo Payments is launching Banking Circle Virtual IBAN. Delivering full transparency and faster settlement on payments and transfers, Banking Circle Virtual IBAN is a unique proposition, giving FX and Payments businesses a crucial competitive edge by enhancing the service they can deliver to their customers.
New Acquisition: KKR has acquired Travelopia from TUI
- 9 years 3 weeks ago
- M&A Deals
KKR, global investment firm, has agreed to acquire Travelopia from TUI AG (“TUI”). The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions. Travelopia, headquartered in the UK, is one of the world’s leading specialist travel groups, providing customers with unique experiences, such as sailing adventures, tailor-made holidays, sports tours, school expeditions, private jet travel and polar expedition cruises. Travelopia has a large,...
BPC AG shares the UN Global Compact strategy 2030
- 9 years 3 weeks ago
- Infrastructure
BPC AG, the Swiss HQ of BPC Banking Technologies company, is pleased to announce to become a member of UN Global Compact Foundation, which aim is to help responsible business usher in an era of peace and prosperity on a healthy planet.
FinTech Startup bridges banks and developers, securing $1.3m funding led by Connect Ventures
- 9 years 3 weeks ago
- Core Banking, FinTech StartUps, Financial
Serial start-up offer ‘win-win’ solution, bank API platform to enhance financial innovation and prevent banks from getting left behind. TrueLayer has revealed the private beta of its API platform that will link applications with banks and financial institutions. The platform supplies developers with an access to the bank data they need to build new apps and services. Financial providers and other regulated businesses will also be able to utilize...
Mobile Banking based on Blockchain and Biometrics
- 9 years 3 weeks ago
- Blockchain, Mobile Banking
On March 9, one of the leaders of ambitious project called Humaniq, a famous blockchain entrepreneur and journalist, Richard Kastelein will speak at Blockchain & Bitcoin Conference Tallinn. Humaniq is a mobile bank based on blockchain and biometric user identification (without passports and signatures). Blockchain community has called the project Bank 4.0.
SySGroup:Payment of Deferred Consideration and Equity Issue
- 9 years 3 weeks ago
- M&A Deals
SySGroup announced on 10 December 2014, about acquisition of Q4Ex Limited (“Q4Ex”), which became the Merchant and Distribution division of the Group.
Stanton Chase: New Dynamic Leadership Team in India
- 9 years 3 weeks ago
- People Moves
Four experienced Stanton Chase executives have stepped up to lead the Stanton Chase India team, bringing young dynamism and ensuring continuity in the region.
Hackathon for the insurance sector:Software solutions and business ideas
- 9 years 3 weeks ago
- Security, Data, IT Innovations, Insurance
Allianz Deutschland AG, the global technology consultancy DataArt, the insurance analysts Franke und Bornberg and the strategy and management consultancy zeb are organizing a hackathon on March 24 – 25, 2017 for the insurance sector – the #_hackNEXT. The event will be held in Werk1 in Munich. Within 30 hours, interdisciplinary teams consisting of developers, programmers, designers and inventors will create new software solutions and business...
BetaSmartz Automated Investment: Now in Asia
- 9 years 3 weeks ago
- Data Management, FinTech StartUps, Financial, Accounting
BetaSmartz, the B2B automated investment platform for all sizes of investors, starting from institutions to retail, today announced opening a new branch in Hong Kong. BetaSmartz offers ‘hybrid ‘ digital investment or ‘robo’ advice that combines automated and face-to-face financial advice. Newly appointed Managing Director Asia, Zak Allom, said this model had been well received since its launch in 2015, with several clients now live including...
Amdocs to Mobile Wallet Providers: No full use of loyalty programmes, no extra financial gain
- 9 years 3 weeks ago
- Payments, e-Payments, E-Wallets
Amdocs (NASDAQ: DOX), provider of customer experience solutions, has announced the findings on a consumer and service provider survey. It showed that mobile financial service (MFS) providers do not fully realize the potential of loyalty programmes from which they can avail of financially. 80 % of unbanked users are not enrolled in any loyalty programmes at all.
JCB Became the Principal Member of nexo Standards
- 9 years 3 weeks ago
- Payments, Infrastructure
JCB International Co. Ltd., the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd. joined nexo Standards, the open standards association dedicated to the creation of implementation specifications for global card payment acceptance, as the Principle Member in its Card Schemes category.
Assurity and V-Key: Security and Convenience in the First Mobile Authentication Solution Made in Singapore
- 9 years 3 weeks ago
- Data Protection, Authentication Technology
The collaboration of Assurity Trusted Solutions (Assurity) and V-Key, digital mobile security global leader, accredited by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) has produced a revolutionary form of authentication, using V-Key`s mobile soft token application called V-Tap. Who needs it?
