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CEZEX and Hydra X join forces for digital trading platform

Singapore-headquartered Hydra X, a next-generation trading technology provider, announced a partnership with leading Asian digital asset exchange, CEZEX

The partnership aims to integrate CEZEX with Hydra X’s Sigma trading platform as a trading venue.

Monday, January 14, 2019 - 07:52
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Insurance startup Trov expands to more US states

The New Year is here (how are your resolutions going?) and we’re already checking off some of our goals for 2019. We’ve been busy obtaining state-by-state approvals for Trov’s innovative approach to insurance over the past months. 

State government regulates insurance a little differently for their populace (as they should), so we’ve been adapting our tech platform and policies to comply with every state.

Monday, January 14, 2019 - 07:50
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Yapstone welcomes former Amazon Pay exec Kurt Bilafer chief revenue officer

Amazon Pay’s former General Manager for the Americas, Kurt Bilafer, has joined Yapstone as EVP, Chief Revenue Officer. Bilafer will drive all sales and marketing initiatives for the online marketplace payments leader.

Prior to his role at Amazon Pay, Bilafer was the Chief Revenue Officer for WePay, which was acquired by J.P. Morgan Chase in 2017. 

Monday, January 14, 2019 - 07:47
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2019 – the 12 biggest threats to payments security

In payments, consumers ask a lot in terms of convenience, speed and, above all, security. This puts the pressure on the industry to offer a pain-free consumer experience that is also highly secure.

Monday, January 14, 2019 - 07:41
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DEMAND FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES FALLS FOR FIRST TIME IN FIVE YEARS – CBI/PWC

Total business volumes in the financial services sector fell slightly in the three months to December, marking the first contraction of demand since September 2013. That’s according to the latest CBI/PwC Financial Services Survey.

Meanwhile, sentiment among financial services deteriorated further, rounding off three full years of flat or falling optimism.

Monday, January 14, 2019 - 06:58
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Just 2% of financial services companies prioritise investment in back office tech – whilst 77% invest in customer experience

Spending by financial services companies on improving customer interfaces may be coming at the expense of investment in crucial back office IT systems, suggests research by Pinsent Masons, the international law firm.

Just 2% of financial services companies surveyed have prioritised investment in back office technology over the last three years, whilst 77% have prioritised investment in enhancing customer experience.

Monday, January 14, 2019 - 06:56
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Advertised tech salaries grow for third year in row, with PHP developers, java developers and data scientists experiencing biggest increase

Average advertised salaries for tech professionals have increased for the third year in a row, despite uncertainty in the broader economy, according to new data from the 2019 Reed Technology Salary Guides.

Monday, January 14, 2019 - 06:53
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How Can Merchants utilize Blockchain based Payments Technology to expand to new markets and increase revenue?

This statement might be the summary of it all. The world is constantly changing, and with this change, new technologies and approaches are revealed, defining the future business and communications.

Global cross-border payments have been the main driving engine behind the recent international commerce great upsurge. However, in order to fuel this growth even further, new approaches and technologies must be utilized.

Monday, January 14, 2019 - 06:49
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Orowealth acquires the WealthTrust platform

Orowealth, one of India's leading Direct Mutual Fund platforms, today announced that it has acquired the WealthTrust platform, including the product and all its users. Orowealth is a cutting edge investment platform with award winning advisory services. It seeks to be a one-stop solution for all your investment needs — from investing in stocks and direct mutual funds, to financial planning, goal advisory and more.

Monday, January 14, 2019 - 06:43
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Who should be responsible for protecting our personal data?

Governments do not have the resources or the speed required to react to cybercrime. In most cases, businesses lack the incentives to focus on this topic. Consumers think they should be responsible for their own safety online, but most do not have the knowledge or motivation to tackle it. 

What can we do to protect users and businesses, and who should take charge? 

Friday, January 11, 2019 - 12:24
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