An uncertain business climate doesn’t have to mean uncertainty in your business, says data analytics expert Laura Timms.

Despite complex challenges on the horizon, the wide availability and adaptability of data analytics means managers can take proactive steps to futureproof their organisations.

Equals Group PLC, the e-banking and international payments group announced that its subsidiary, FairFX plc, has acquired the International Payments business of Hermex International Limited ("HermexFX"), part of the FXPro Group, for a total consideration of £2 million, payable in cash on completion (the "Acquisition"). 

Every sector is under pressure to digitise. However, the mission critical nature of financial services means it is especially accountable; and therefore expected to lead the way by modernising and enhancing services to meet customer expectations, and successfully operate in an increasingly digital landscape.

According to NTT Ltd.’s 2019 Digital Means Business Report, only 11% of organizations are highly satisfied with those in charge of spearheading digital transfor

There’s no such thing as one size fits all when it comes to the intelligence needed to uncover, specify, and prevent cyberthreats. Each industry faces unique challenges and vulnerabilities as criminals tailor their activities to target prime assets. The financial services sector occupies an undeniable position in the crosshairs of cybercriminal activity. Intelligence analysts and cybersecurity teams tasked with protecting the business need in-depth understanding of the risks and weaknesses of financial institutions so they can mount an effective defence.

Path Solutions, the global Islamic banking software company, today announced that Jaiz Bank Plc., Nigeria’s premier non-interest (Islamic) bank has successfully upgraded its Islamic core banking platform iMAL R14.1 version. The upgrade is to enable innovation that will meet evolving customers’ needs as it expands into new markets.

Solactive announces that Australian ETF provider BetaShares released its new BetaShares India Quality ETF (IIND). The ETF tracks the Solactive India Quality Select Index (SOLINQSN), which includes the top 30 of India’s domestic companies based on a weighted ranking of the following key factors – high profitability, low leverage, and high earnings stability. The ETF is tailored to investors, who believe that the fast-growing Indian economy keeps its momentum and continues in long-term and stable growth.

Cyber security provider F-Secure is advising organizations using F5 Networks’ BIG-IP load balancer, which is popular amongst governments, banks, and other large corporations, to address security issues in some common configurations of the product. Adversaries can exploit these insecurely configured load balancers to penetrate networks and perform a wide variety of attacks against organizations, or individuals using web services managed by a compromised device.

EZ365 today announced its plan to launch the world’s first blockchain-based ecosystem that combines a digital asset exchange, a cryptocurrency casino and a blockchain education portal. 

EZ365 is comprised of three integrated and complementary platforms: