Zegami, an Oxford University spin-out, announces the release of the Zegami Cloud Beta platform. Zegami is providing a brand-new way to search and explore datasets with its innovative use of images, enabling new discoveries that were previously unattainable.
By taking the technology to the cloud, Zegami is looking to massively increase its reach by making it easy for anyone to upload and analyse their data.
An ESMA Q&A published this week provides some further guidance regarding the authorization of sub-delegated DEA providers, but it still leaves room for uncertainty. The Q&A draws a distinction between a DEA client that has EU exchange access directly via a member (Tier 1 DEA client), and a DEA client that obtains access through a sub-delegated DEA provider (Tier 2 DEA client).
Asia United Bank said Wednesday it launched WeChat Pay in the Philippines, which will allow mobile payments from Chinese tourists.
Under a licensing agreement with WeChat developer Tencent, AUB said it would enable merchants in the Philippines to accept payments through WeChat Pay for hotel and airline bookings, shopping and dining.
WeChat Pay's launch in the Philippines came after a unit of Tencent rival Alibaba launched a mobile payment system for Filipinos in partnership with Globe Telecom.
The new EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into force in May 2018. One of the consequences is that many organizations and businesses must appoint a Data Protection Officer (DPO) to ensure compliance with the legislation. The Norwegian Data Protection Agency is the supervisory body for the establishment of the DPOs, and the Authority now establishes a national registry for DPOs, a solution developed by Tieto.
Starling Bank is launching its latest API partnership with Yoyo Wallet, the U.K.-based mobile payment and loyalty platform.
Starting today, clients of ABN AMRO and a number of other European banks will be able to enjoy superfast transfers between the participating banks.
Interac Association/Acxsys Corporation (Interac) announced today that MoneyGram International, Inc. has begun using Interac e-Transfer Bulk Disbursement, an extension of the Interac e-Transfer service, as a new way for Canadians to receive payments sent through MoneyGram's payment service.
Interac e-Transfer Bulk Disbursement allows MoneyGram to deliver money to its Canadian recipients in real time, with instant pickup and real-time funds availability, while also providing the protection of Interac's world-class fraud detection and security features.
Trade technology firm Traydstream has taken home the award for best Financial Services & Fintech in the UK Digital Experience Awards 2017.
Celebrating the very best in organisations that offer exceptional digital experiences for their valued customers, the awards were hosted at the famous Wembley Stadium in London on 22nd November 2017, in conjunction with the UK Business Awards. The ceremony was host to over 500 contestants, including industry leading firms like Lloyds Banking group, Three UK, GlaxoSmithKline, Virgin Money, Thomson Reuters, and many others.
Premier David Burt will join more than two-dozen Bermuda executives in a multi-industry forum being held in London next week to showcase the breadth of expertise and advantages offered by the island's global business market.
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