Frankfurt-based index engineering firm Solactive AG and pioneer in AI-driven ESG data, Truvalue Labs, have joined forces to create a ground-breaking series of ESG Indices designed to provide investors with diversified exposure to global large- and mid-cap equities with strong ESG characteristics. The move reflects a growing demand from the global investment community for measures that analyse the vast quantities of unstructured ESG information now available.

There is a great industry need for automated corporate actions solutions, according to a survey by SIX conducted among leading global asset managers, wealth managers, custodians, clearing houses and investment banks. The survey was carried out from April to June 2020 to analyse their current corporate actions’ operational and technology challenges and opportunities. 

Financial infrastructure provider, Banking Circle, is tackling the compliance and reconciliation issues often faced in global B2B payments with its new Payments on Behalf of (POBO) and Collections on Behalf of (COBO) solutions.

Infovista, the leader in modern network and application performance, is helping one of Italy’s long established major banks, Banca Popolare di Sondrio, to deliver ground breaking digital innovations by leveraging Infovista’s Ipanema SD-WAN technology.

Profile Software, an international financial solutions provider, announced today the establishment of “Profile Technologies SA”, a wholly-owned subsidiary that will become a development center in Thessaloniki, Greece with a committed investment plan in excess of €5 mn for the next 3 years. The company has formed a fully functional and optimistic business plan aiming at becoming a model technology firm delivering innovation in Greece.

IHS Markit (NYSE: INFO), a world leader in critical information, analytics and expertise, has recruited Zion Hilelly as Managing Director, Head of Operations, Client Support and Service & Transformation for its Financial Services Solutions business.

Anti-money-laundering (AML) specialist SmartSearch has launched TripleCheck, a ground-breaking new digital Know Your Customer (KYC) and AML solution.

TripleCheck combines three highly sophisticated verification methods to set a new standard in AML security.

Level 1 – Identification and Verification with sanctions and PEP screening

Level 1 is SmartSearch’s award-winning electronic identity verification.

Aya Karlieva of Financial IT talks to Michael Shaulov, the CEO and co-Founder of Fireblocks, a company that secures digital assets in transit. Today he talks to us about his history, the challenges and missions for the future of safe money transfer.

Data speed and scale require real-time analytics and accurate predictions for financial trading companies

Fintech startup Thunes, which operates a global B2B cross-border payments network, continues to attract investment as emerging markets take off. The latest Series B funding round sees Africa-focused Helios Investment Partners leading the US$60 million investment in the Singapore-based company. Additional investors include Checkout.com as well as existing investors GGV Capital and Future Shape.