GFT Releases Blockchain App for Commodities
- 10 years 7 months ago
- Payments, Infrastructure
GFT, the leading provider of advisory, business consulting, IT and software services has launched its commodities consensus computing prototype for clients, which demonstrates how it is possible to track physical commodities assets through the use of a distributed ledger-based business model.
Gem Makes $7.1 Million Investment in Blockchain Technology
- 10 years 7 months ago
- Investment
Gem, a leading blockchain platform provider, announces today that it has closed $7.1 million in Series A funding, led by Pelion Venture Partners and participated in by KEC Ventures, Blockchain Capital, Digital Currency Group, RRE Ventures and more. “We believe blockchain technology will transform how people and companies interact,” says Micah Winkelspecht, CEO and founder of Gem. “It will underpin entire industries and one day produce a...
Earthport Announced Appointment New Global Head of FX
- 10 years 7 months ago
- People Moves
Earthport, the cross-border payment specialist based in London, UK, has appointed Peter Klein as Global Head of FX, effective immediately.
BT's Network Infrasrtructure Helps Nationwide to Boost Digital Transformation
- 10 years 7 months ago
- Infrastructure
BT today announced that it has won a six-year contract with Nationwide, the world’s largest building society, to continue to provide the network infrastructure underpinning its digital transformation strategy. The new infrastructure will allow the building society to introduce the latest customer-facing and back office technologies, boosting efficiency and affirming its position as a market leader in customer experience.
MasterCard and Samsung Redefine Grocery Shopping Experience
- 10 years 7 months ago
- Payments, Infrastructure
At the Consumer Electronics Show, MasterCard today introduced Groceries by MasterCard, a new app which enables consumers to order groceries directly from Samsung’s new Family Hub refrigerator. The first shopping app integrated into a refrigerator, Groceries by MasterCard connects consumers to leading grocers in the most convenient and efficient setting – their kitchen.
Truphone Announced Appointment of Ralph Steffens as CEO
- 10 years 7 months ago
- People Moves
Truphone, the world’s first global mobile network, today announced the appointment of Ralph Steffens as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), while former CEO, Steve Robertson has been appointed as Executive Chairman and CEO of Strategic Partnerships. Steffens has nearly 20 years’ experience in the industry. Steffens’ last assignment was with Indian telecommunications company, Reliance Jio Infocom as `President and Chief Operating Officer’ based in...
FXCM and FXFlat Team up for Strategic Partnership
- 10 years 7 months ago
- Foreign Exchange
FXCM is a leading online provider of foreign exchange (forex) trading, Contracts for Difference (CFDs) and related services, announced today its new partnership with German broker FXFlat. "FXCM is pleased to partner with FXFlat, a dominant player in Germany," says Brandon Mulvihill, Managing Director of FXCM PRO. "The numerous awards FXFlat received in 2015 and the years prior speak to the quality of this new venture. This is an important step...
Maybank Kim Eng Goes Live for Regional Trading with Fidessa's Solution
- 10 years 7 months ago
- Security and Compliance, Trading Systems
Fidessa today announced that Maybank Kim Eng has deployed its equities order management and execution platform as their Asian trading solution for global clients. With Asia being such a fragmented marketplace, many firms have ended up running different local systems for each market, which presents a real challenge when they want to offer a seamless regional trading service to customers.
CBIZ to Acquire Millimaki Eggert
- 10 years 7 months ago
- M&A Deals
CBIZ today announced that it has acquired the non-attest business of Millimaki Eggert, L.L.P., ("Millimaki Eggert") of San Diego, CA, effective January 1, 2016. Concurrent with the transaction, Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C. announced the acquisition of the attest business of Millimaki Eggert. CBIZ, Inc. and Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C. operate an alternative practice structure. The two companies are separate and independent legal entities that work...
SWIFT Announced 10% Discount on 2015 Messaging
- 10 years 7 months ago
SWIFT announces a 10 percent rebate on 2015 messaging fees, returning approximately EUR32 million to SWIFT users around the world. The rebate will be paid in March 2016.
Sky Selects Cisco's Security Software and Services Solutions
- 10 years 7 months ago
- Security, Infrastructure
Sky, Europe's leading entertainment company with more than 21 million customers, is using Cisco(R) (NASDAQ: CSCO) video software solutions to power its next-generation home entertainment system, Sky Q. Available in 2016, Sky Q is a family of advanced products, connecting wirelessly to create a new ecosystem that makes it easier than ever for customers to access their favorite TV. Sky Q will bring a wider range of entertainment to the big screen...
FinTech Ventures Fund to Acquire Shares of IOU Financial Inc
- 10 years 7 months ago
- M&A Deals
FinTech Ventures Fund, announced today pursuant to National Instrument 62-103 The Early Warning System and Related Take-Over Bid and Insider Reporting Issues that it has acquired ownership of 8,878,905 common shares ("Common Shares") of IOU Financial Inc, pursuant to a Share Purchase Agreement dated December 31, 2015, between FinTech and Qwave Capital.
Startupbootcamp InsurTech Teams Up with LV= and Swiss Re
- 10 years 7 months ago
- FinTech StartUps
Startupbootcamp InsurTech, the leading accelerator focused on Insurance innovation, announces new partnerships with LV= and Swiss Re. Startupbootcamp InsurTech welcomes them on board to provide the expertise, exposure channels, APIs and access to a network of industry professionals that most early-stage insurance startups would not otherwise be able to access.
Korean Fintech Startup BrilliantTS Launched Smart Multi Card
- 10 years 7 months ago
- Payments, FinTech StartUps
BrilliantTS embraces the plastic credit card and turns it into all-in-one payment solution. The company reveals Brilliant Card—the world’s first smart multi card—at Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2016 in Las Vegas this January. Brilliant Card™ is a smart multi card storing up to 30 cards including credit, debit, membership, employee ID cards and an OTP. BrilliantTS owns its Multi-IC Technology, which enables one single IC chip to store...
2C2P Announces Partnership with SafeCharge
- 10 years 7 months ago
- Payments
2C2P teamed up with SafeCharge International Group Ltd, a leader in advanced payment technologies. Through this strategic partnership, Southeast Asian brands and retailers will be able to break into the combined US$985 billion a year European and North American B2C e-commerce markets.
