AcadiaSoft  today announced a new technology partnership with CloudMargin that will provide its clients with a seamless front-to-back process for collateral and margin management. The service offers access to AcadiaSoft’s and CloudMargin’s best-in-class solutions via a single sign-on to one platform and provides real-time data and processing information that all parties can view simultaneously, enabling end-to-end workflow connectivity.

As services across transport ticketing, payment, loyalty and more increasingly converge, mobility service stakeholders are presented with a number of new opportunities to deliver better services, form partnerships and enhance revenues. But for many, the costs and complexities of upgrading legacy systems can slow innovation.

Today marks the launch of Sweep, a fully automated expense tracking system designed specifically to meet the requirements of freelancers, start-ups and small and medium enterprises (SMEs).  The new app has been built from the ground up, leveraging cutting edge technology to provide users with a fully automated transaction tracking system, smart payment categorisation and real-time expense reporting.

 Finastra announced today that revverbank, a Manchester-based new bank for regional businesses and savers in the UK, has selected Fusion Essence in the cloud to power its end-to-end core banking capabilities. The solution will support revverbank as it launches its services to SMEs and retail savers in the UK, giving it maximum scalability and flexibility to grow its business.

Solactive is pleased to announce the relocation of its headquarters in Frankfurt. On July 5th 2019, Solactive moved its operations to Frankfurt’s Kastor Tower, opposite the city’s most prominent business hub, Frankfurt Messe. The relocation reflects the growth spurt that Solactive has recently experienced.

After four years, Solactive has left its former office, located in Westend Frankfurt. With its new facilities, Solactive paves the way for future expansion. Solactive occupies two floors in the new building. The new office houses 110 of the company’s 210 employees.

Kinesis Money – creators of a robust blockchain-based currency the value of which is tied 1:1 to underlying physical gold and silver holdings – has achieved a major step forward in its vision to offer a superior alternative to mainstream central bank-mediated fiat monetary system.

Ebury, one of the UK and Europe’s largest fintechs, is pleased to announce that it has appointed Martin Fest as the company’s Chief Financial Officer. Ebury, which services a global client base through its global trade and transaction banking platform, has appointed Martin to strengthen Ebury’s finance function. He will work directly with CEO and Co-Founder Juan Lobato as the company embarks on its ambitious growth strategy outside of Europe.

UK SMEs must create a tech-friendly culture to attract and retain top tech talent, according to a new white paper from Robert Half UK, Recruiting for the future: The challenges for UK SMEs. While remuneration and work–life balance are the top reasons for job moves, SMEs’ ability to offer an innovative culture with high levels of responsibility is central to their ability to secure and retain talent over larger organisations.

“In the current climate, politics is simply too unpredictable. No one really knows what is going to happen next year, let alone the next 3 years. However, we can create a healthy fintech scene whatever political party is in charge and whoever our country leaders are.”

Volt Bank, the first of a wave of new digital providers to be granted a banking license in Australia, has chosen technology and services from FIS (NYSE: FIS) to power its mobile and card payment services.

FIS, a leader in financial services technology, will provide Volt Bank with processing services for its credit card and mobile payments products. FIS will also provide solutions for risk and compliance management as well as treasury management.