Uncertain economic times call for the assurances provided by a financial services company that has helped its clients successfully irrespective of many storms. The origins of the company date back to the early 1900s and SMG F.S Ltd has been providing expert Independent Financial Advice for many years. Today, the independently owned company’s core business is focused on running pension schemes for small companies, as well as personal financial planning and wealth management. 

I have been fortunate to spend nearly 20 years implementing software solutions in the banking industry globally. It’s amazing to see how technology has changed the way we live our life and certainly it’s changed the way we bank today.

While only a few years ago it was great to be able to withdraw cash anytime anywhere and transfer funds while being in the comfort of our homes – now our expectations are much more than that.

Colt announced today that industry veteran Andrew Housden will lead the go-to-market strategy for Capital Markets in Europe, North America and Asia. He will report to Tom Regent, Colt`s Chief Commercial Officer. Colt works with 18 of the top 25 banks and diversified financial groups, over 50 exchange venues and 13 European central banks.

For its superior experience and breadth of offerings to hedge fund space managers, EY was recognized by The Hedge Fund Journal Awards 2017 as Leading Global Provider of Services to Hedge Funds for the second year in a row.  

The Hedge Fund Journal Awards recognize excellence in the European service provider community over the previous 12 months, celebrating organizations that pioneer innovation and growth in the hedge fund industry. This marks the second consecutive year in which EY has earned the prestigious title of Leading Global Provider of Services to Hedge Funds.

Serial start-up offer ‘win-win’ solution, bank API platform to enhance financial innovation and prevent banks from getting left behind.

TrueLayer has revealed the private beta of its API platform that will link applications with banks and financial institutions. The platform supplies developers with an access to the bank data they need to build new apps and services. Financial providers and other regulated businesses will also be able to utilize the platform to drive their technology innovation.

KKR, global investment firm, has agreed to acquire Travelopia from TUI AG (“TUI”). The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions.

Travelopia, headquartered in the UK, is one of the world’s leading specialist travel groups, providing customers with unique experiences, such as sailing adventures, tailor-made holidays, sports tours, school expeditions, private jet travel and polar expedition cruises. Travelopia has a large, international customer base of over 800,000 travellers each year and serves over 70 destinations globally through its 53 brands.

Building on its already successful and award winning Banking Circle platform, Saxo Payments is launching Banking Circle Virtual IBAN. Delivering full transparency and faster settlement on payments and transfers, Banking Circle Virtual IBAN is a unique proposition, giving FX and Payments businesses a crucial competitive edge by enhancing the service they can deliver to their customers.

BPC AG, the Swiss HQ of BPC Banking Technologies company, is pleased to announce to become a member of UN Global Compact Foundation, which aim is to help responsible business usher in an era of peace and prosperity on a healthy planet.