Yonnie Bergqvist has been appointed CEO of Handelsbanken’s (STO:SHBA)(STO:SHBB) subsidiary, Ecster, which provides payment solutions for e-commerce and traditional retail operations.

Yonnie Bergqvist currently works with board matters in Handelsbankens subsidiaries. In conjunction with taking up this new position, Yonnie Bergqvist is leaving Handelsbanken’s Senior Managemen

One of the best visuals juxtaposing expectations against reality takes place within what is widely considered a masterful scene in the adored romantic comedy 500 Days of Summer. Cinematic digression aside, such a balancing act is not only an undeniable component of life, but also a major factor in the hyper-dynamic, multi-faceted world of selling goods and services.

Two years after its launch, online lender Spotcap is expanding into the UK market, providing flexible and accessible funding solutions to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Spotcap provides SMEs with credit lines and business loans of up to £150,000 through an online application process. While traditional lenders make credit decisions based on historical financials and old-fashioned credit scoring, Spotcap uses a unique, proprietary credit algorithm, which provides deep insight into the financial condition of a business, enabling quick, sound decisions.

P3 Logistic Parks (“P3” or the “Group”), a leading specialist pan-European owner, developer and manager of logistics properties, announced today that GIC, Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire P3 from TPG Real Estate and its partner Ivanhoé Cambridge. The transaction values the business at €2.4 billion and is the largest European real estate transaction this year. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval and is expected to close by the end of 2016.

 Broadridge Financial Solutions has expanded its wealth management and U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Fiduciary Rule compliance capabilities with the acquisition of M&O Systems, Inc., a leading provider of advisor compensation management solutions that help broker-dealers and wealth management firms support advisors and grow their businesses. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

MetLife announced today the appointment of Lee Wood as CEO for its Hong Kong business. Mr. Wood will be based in Hong Kong and will report to Damien Green, Regional Executive of MetLife Asia.

Citibank announces the launch of Touch ID Sensor authentication service in Hong Kong, allowing for a full suite of mobile banking services, including transaction, investment and enquiry, to be performed via its Citi Mobile® App on the iOS platform with iPhone 5s or later models1. Clients can now log on to the mobile banking app on their iPhone devices with their unique fingerprints and enjoy a faster, more convenient and secure mobile banking experience.