Bank of Palestine Launches its First Overseas Office in Dubai
- 10 years 1 month ago
- Banking
Bank of Palestine, the largest financial institution in Palestine, has set up its first international representative office worldwide at the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the global financial hub connecting businesses and institutions with emerging market opportunities across the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA).
Alejandro Alvarez Joins Ayming as UK Director for Operations Performance
- 10 years 1 month ago
- People Moves
Ayming, the international business performance consultancy group, has today announced the appointment of Alejandro Alvarez as UK Director for Operations Performance. Alejandro has been brought in to launch Ayming’s UK Operations Performance business unit, which will focus on helping clients improve their operational efficiency, procurement & supply chain performance and working capital. This builds on Ayming’s international expertise in...
Misys Receives Double Award at The Asian Banker Risk Management Awards 2016
- 10 years 1 month ago
- Banking, Risk Management, Infrastructure
Misys scooped two award wins alongside Bank of Beijing and Vietnam Technological & Commercial Joint Stock Bank (Techcombank). The accolades mark separate transformation projects in the Asia Pacific region.
Bank ABC Benefits from Nasdaq BWise GRC Platform
- 10 years 1 month ago
- Security and Compliance, Banking
Nasdaq BWise selected by Bank ABC, an international bank headquartered in Bahrain, to support and further enhance their risk management, compliance and internal audit processes as well as reporting. By implementing the BWise integrated GRC platform, Bank ABC will reduce the burden and costs of compliance, gain control over their key organizational risks and streamline their audit processes. The BWise integrated GRC platform will enable Bank ABC...
Experian Unveils Top Hints to Safeguard Security while Using of IoT
- 10 years 1 month ago
- Security
Experian is offering advice for both businesses and individuals to help them improve security and manage the risks that come with using internet-enabled products, also known as the Internet of Things (IoT). Connected devices, such as smart phones or tablets, are no longer the only things with an internet connection. There is now a large number of other consumer products, including cars, heart monitors, and clothing, also linked to the internet.
Greek Companies to Get Support from Alpha Bank, Eurobank and KKR
- 10 years 1 month ago
- Trading Systems, Banking, Infrastructure
Alpha Bank, Eurobank and KKR Credit have reached a binding agreement today by which the banks agree to assign the management of credit and equity exposures to a selected number of Greek companies into a platform managed by Pillarstone. Subject to final Board approval, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is considering co-investing in partnership with KKR and the banks.
KKR's Pillarstone Platform Strengthens its Outreach in Europe
- 10 years 1 month ago
- Trading Systems, Investment Management, Infrastructure
KKR Credit unveils the further expansion of its Pillarstone platform in Europe through the signing of a binding agreement with Alpha Bank and Eurobank in Greece. The agreement builds on the successful progress of the Italian platform that was announced in June 2015.
Kroll Enhances its Team with New Appointments
- 10 years 1 month ago
- Security, People Moves
Kroll announced the appointment of four new Directors in its Cyber Security and Investigations practice – Devon Ackerman, Mari DeGrazia, Ron Dormido, and Ray Manna. Each of these individuals is a highly accomplished cyber security professional with deep subject matter expertise developed through years of experience handling complex and high profile cyber security incidents for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the U.S. Army...
Neyber Appoints Hardy Sohal as Head of Digital Acquisition
- 10 years 1 month ago
- People Moves
Neyber, a provider of financial employee benefits, today announces the appointment of Hardy Sohal to the newly created role of Head of Digital Acquisition.
UBS and SigFig Collaborate on Wealth Management Technology Development
- 10 years 1 month ago
- Wealth Management
UBS Wealth Management Americas and SigFig have agreed to form a strategic alliance to develop financial technology for UBS WMA, its financial advisors and their clients.
Cashfloat Awarded Full Authorization Status in Short Term Credit Sector
- 10 years 1 month ago
- Alternative Finance
Cashfloat.co.uk has been awarded Full Authorization status in the highly regulated High Cost Short Term Credit sector, by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) aims to protect consumers of the UK’s financial services industry, ensuring businesses are run with integrity and with the consumers’ best interests at heart.
Liquidity Finance Announces New Strategic Hire
- 10 years 1 month ago
- People Moves
-Liquidity Finance LP hires Cristiano Leao, who is joining from BTG Pactual, as the specialist trading firm continues to expand its Emerging Markets bond trading platform across geographies. Liquidity launched its US operations in 2013 and has built a strong team of experienced market professionals and a global institutional client base.
Barclays and Planixs Team Upt to Boost Global Intraday Liquidity and Funding
- 10 years 1 month ago
- Trading Systems, Liquidity, Fund Management
Barclays and Planixs are collaborating in the creation of an improved global intraday liquidity and funding capability. The latest module has gone live and is providing more timely data and enhanced visibility of intraday positions across Barclays’ key locations. Barclays is using Realiti® across its global operations to: perform intraday liquidity management; optimise funding and forecasting activities, and deliver regulatory compliance with...
VocaLink Signs Five Year Deal with UnionPay International
- 10 years 1 month ago
- Payments
VocaLink, the international payment systems provider, today announces a five year deal with UnionPay International, which will enable UnionPay cardholders to access ATMs in the UK and continental Europe.
Equifax and BAE Systems Unveil Equifax Watchlist Check - AML Solution
- 10 years 1 month ago
- Security, AML and KYC
Equifax and BAE Systems, cyber security and anti-financial crime specialists, are launching the Equifax Watchlist Check to help companies fight money laundering and terrorist financing.
