MeaWallet to deliver tokenization for mobile payments
- 10 years 11 months ago
- Online Banking
MasterCard and Visa has recently released the technical specifications for tokenization. Tokenization is the next generation security for mobile cloud based payments and other secure mobile services.
SIX supports the Federal Council to regulate financial market infrastructure and derivatives trading through a law
- 10 years 11 months ago
As an operator of financial market infrastructure, SIX supports the intention of the Federal Council to regulate financial market infrastructure and derivatives trading through a law. SIX recognizes that the legislation proposed at the beginning of September is pragmatic and feasible, and that it is largely based on international standards.
Neonet provides clients with access to Aquis Exchange
- 10 years 11 months ago
Neonet, the independent agency broker and execution specialist, has announced that it is providing access for clients to Aquis Exchange, the subscription-based European equities exchange. “We are very pleased to welcome Neonet as a new Member of Aquis Exchange,” said Graham Dick, Head of Sales & CRM at Aquis Exchange. “Neonet is the latest addition to Aquis’s growing list of participants, who are attracted by our unique subscription pricing...
Automic reports that IT automation is crucial for big data and cloud services
- 10 years 11 months ago
- Big Data
The automation of IT processes is a crucial factor in the success of future technologies and trends such as big data and cloud services, according to new research released by Automic. Looking at technologies and trends including big data, cloud services, mobile applications and consumerisation of IT, the findings reveal that across the board middle managers consider IT Automation to be more important than other groups.
Global Warning listed at Nasdaq's First North market
- 10 years 11 months ago
Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ) has announced that the trading in Global Warning System Production AB (shortname: GWS) shares commenced on First North at Nasdaq Stockholm. Global Warning System belongs to the Technology sector and is the 33rd company to be admitted to trading on First North’s Nordic markets (Stockholm, Helsinki, Copenhagen and Iceland) in 2014.
The Payments Council announced full-year results for Current Account Switch Service
- 10 years 11 months ago
- Retail Banking
The Payments Council reported its latest dashboard for the new Current Account Switch Service, covering the first full 12-month period from the start of October 2013 to the end of September 2014. More than two-thirds of people (69%) in the UK are now aware of the Current Account Switch Service - up from 60% in October 2013. Customer confidence in the new service is similarly high, increasing slightly from 61% to 62% over the same time period.
Axis Bank goes live with Fundtech’s Remittance solution
- 10 years 11 months ago
- Wholesale Banking
Fundtech, a market leader in global transaction banking solutions, has announced that India’s third largest private bank, Axis Bank, has gone live with Fundtech’s flagship cash management solution, Global CASHplus, for remittances. The solution enables Axis Bank to efficiently process cross border remittances by automating the money transfer process for retail customers.
International Decision Systems to implement Tegile hybrid
- 10 years 11 months ago
Tegile Systems, the leading provider of flash-driven storage arrays for databases, virtualised server and virtual desktop environments, has announced that International Decision Systems, a provider of software and consulting services to more than 250 customers in 34 countries, has implemented Tegile hybrid arrays to improve its data centre capabilities.
Worldline signed a reseller-partnership with United Brands
- 10 years 11 months ago
- Payments
Worldline [Euronext:WLN], European leader in the payments and transactional services industry, signed a reseller-partnership with United Brands. Together they offer powerful and pioneering payment terminals to the Middle East and African (MEA) market acquirers and telecoms companies.
Earthport to provide international payment services for Desjardins
- 10 years 11 months ago
- Wholesale Banking
Earthport has signed an agreement with Caisse centrale Desjardins to provide international payment services, helping Desjardins’ customers make efficient low-value payments in an expanded number of markets globally. Caisse centrale Desjardins selected Earthport for the efficiency its solution brings to payment operations, its ability to drive increased FX revenue and its adherence to the standards and guidelines of the International Payments...
TriOptima reports that 78 firms in APAC are proactively using its triResolve portfolio reconciliation service
- 10 years 11 months ago
- Risk Management
Impending regulatory changes in Asia Pacific (APAC) have prompted leading financial institutions to proactively reconcile their portfolios and manage their collateral disputes, according to TriOptima, leading provider of OTC derivative post trade services. TriOptima reports that 78 firms in APAC are proactively using its triResolve portfolio reconciliation service, in anticipation of regional regulatory changes. The number of firms using...
Orc enhances features of Smart Order Router
- 10 years 11 months ago
Orc, a global leader in derivatives trading technology, has announced Orc Smart Order Router (SOR), a flexible, high-performance routing engine designed to enhance quality of execution, reach the best liquidity and reduce costs. It also enables brokers and firms to consolidate their market access infrastructure to one global vendor.
IRIS Software warns accountants to meet compliance with UK GAAP
- 10 years 11 months ago
- Security
With just three months until UK GAAP is dramatically altered, IRIS Software is warning accountants to act quickly or risk failing their clients. UK GAAP is being brought into alignment with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and has been designed as a global language for businesses to simplify and modernise financial reporting. This comes into effect for accounting periods commencing on or after 1 January 2015, when FRS 101...
Dion rolls out a new NOVA suite module for Hong Kong Stock Connect scheme
- 10 years 11 months ago
- Wholesale Banking
Dion Global Solutions (Dion) (BSE: 526927), technology partner to the financial services industry, has launched a new module within its NOVA suite to support the Shanghai – Hong Kong Stock Connect scheme.
Calastone to provide order routing services for Hermes
- 10 years 11 months ago
- Wholesale Banking
Hermes Investment Management has selected Calastone, the global funds transaction network, for their global order routing services. Hermes has chosen Calastone’s global transaction network for their UCITS fund range in UK, Europe and Asia, enabling them to reach wider distribution channels through electronically automated STP.
