Fact: Women entrepreneurs are good for the economy. 

A study by MSCI, stated that companies with female presence at top management level generated a 36.4% average increase on equity over those that have a predominantly male board of directors. An even playing field for women and men is no laughing matter: it equates to an extra US$28 trillion per year, or a 26% rise in global GDP by 2025, according to a report by McKinsey Global Institute in 2015.

DekaBank now uses the iQbonds standard software from the IT developer icubic AG for swap trading. The securities trading bank of the German savings banks (Sparkassen) has thereby expanded their implementation of icubic solutions. This decision was based on their positive experience with the IT service provider’s applications in the past as well as pending regulatory requirements. The software implementation was fully completed in only about two weeks.

Bittium exhibits its secure and strong Bittium Tough Mobile smartphone and related products and solutions for authorities at the Critical Communications World exhibition in Hong Kong, May 16 - 18, 2017.

Bittium will take part in a panel discussion “Indrustry roasting – meeting user expectations (focus on broadband)”, where the panelists will discuss how to best fulfill authorities’ end user needs. The panel discussion will be held on Thursday, May 18, in the Critical Communications Live Theatre stream. Bittium’s panelist is Mr. Michael Long, Sales Director.

Friday's cyberattack on tens of thousands of computers around the world revealed businesses' and other organizations' vulnerability to ransomware and extortion. Elliptic (www.elliptic.co) is a Bitcoin intelligence firm that can guide banks and corporations through the ransomware process and work with law enforcement to identify the attackers. 

Gemalto, the world leader in digital security, is providing its Trusted Services Hub (TSH) to support Daimler AG's new smartphone-based 'digital vehicle key' for the Mercedes-Benz E-Class range. The premium car maker's innovative solution gives drivers the freedom to lock/unlock and start their vehicles using nothing more than an NFC smartphone.

 UBank, one of Australia's leading digital only banks, has today unveiled RoboChat, Australia's first virtual assistant to help potential home buyers and refinancers complete their online home loan applications. RoboChat will be available on the home loan section of UBank's website and will be available to guide customers through the application form.

Unity Trust Bank, a Birmingham based commercial bank with a social conscience, is delighted to announce the appointment of Daryl Wilkinson as Director, Customer Propositions and Strategic Marketing.

SecuredTouch is the first leading provider of behavioral biometrics for mobile services that offers digital-world authentication solutions to strengthen security and reduce fraud, at the same time allowing smooth digital experiences.

Idea Behind the Launch of Behavioral Biometrics

Yandex.Checkout enabled companies to accept payments via marketing newsletters. 

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) today entered into a co-operation agreement with the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) in Hong Kong to foster collaboration in support of financial technology (Fintech) innovation.