FS&I: The new order

The financial services ecosystem is transforming. While no organisation would deny the pressing need for digital transformation, I'm referring here to another kind of change; the very structure of the financial services sector itself.

A new order is emerging. Fresh vigour is in evidence across the sector. It's a time of considerable opportunity for those who embrace the need for fundamental change. It could also be a time of diminishing opportunities for those who don't.

SEBA Crypto AG & Loomis International have announced a partnership to build a TEMPEST Level A Deep Cold Storage offering for digital assets. SEBA aims to offer Custody services to institutions, corporates and individuals seeking licensed and supervised storage of crypto assets. Custody services facilitate access to and participation in global financial markets and SEBA aims to deliver these services for the crypto economy.

Saxo Bank, the leading Fintech specialist focused on multi-asset trading and investment, today announces the appointment of Thomas Hovard to the position as COO of Global Distribution and Client Services, effective from 4 February 2019. 

He will report directly to Damian Bunce, Chief Commercial Officer of Saxo Bank.

Hovard joins Saxo Bank from Danske Bank where he most recently served as Global Head of DCM Sales & Research. During his 16 year tenure with Danske Bank he has held several positions in both research and sales.

Ondot Systems, the leading provider of Digital Card Services and Customer Empowerment Solutions, today announced that it was named by Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500^TM as the fastest growing Silicon Valley FinTech company, and one of the 500 fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences and energy tech companies in North America.

Retail Business Technology Expo (RBTE), Europe’s largest retail solutions show from Reed Exhibitions, will combine with Retail Digital Signage Expo (RDSE) and Retail Design Expo (RDE), the UK’s leading event for innovation in retail design, as one unified show for 2019 to mirror the transformation being seen in the retail industry and better meet the needs of its s

GlobalPlatform, the standard for secure digital services and devices, has reported a 25 percent increase in the number of Trusted Execution Environment (TEE)-enabled processors being shipped quarterly, year-on-year. At this rate, it is expected some 10 billion devices will feature TEE-enabled processors by the end of 2018.

The TALL Group of Companies, the UK leader in the provision of secure paper and electronic payment solutions, has been appointed authorised distributor and service partner to sell and support Olivetti banking products in the UK and Ireland from specialist manufacturer Olicom, the new owner of Olivetti banking&postal specialised printers The strategic partnership has been designed to provide the banking and financial sector with improved access to these innovative printing solutions.